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ARTICLE · 14 MARCH 2025

5 Trends To Watch: 2025 Environmental — Mexico

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Mexico is expected to enact legislation recognizing clean water as a fundamental human right. This legislation would affect the management of key water basins including Lerma, Tula, and Atoyac.

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Erick Hernández Gallego
Erick Hernández Gallego
Luis Jorge Akle Arronte
Luis Jorge Akle Arronte
  1. New Water Law and Policy May Establish Clean Water as a Fundamental Human Right — Mexico is expected to enact legislation recognizing clean water as a fundamental human right. This legislation would affect the management of key water basins including Lerma, Tula, and Atoyac.
  2. Investment in Strategies to Combat Climate Change — As Mexico strengthens its legislation strategy to combat climate change, greater investment in clean and renewable energy will likely be encouraged.
  3. Environmental Impact May Be a Priority — 2025 may see greater emphasis placed on the importance of considering and minimizing the environmental impact on the development of infrastructure projects, including restrictions in the mining sector.

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