Mexico

The alliance is initially focused on the preservation of protected areas within six regions of Mexico by strengthening local organizations and communities and supporting management strategies for land and water conservation, threatened species protection and climate change adaptation. 

© Anthony B. RATH / WWF-Canon

WWF is working with the Fundación Carlos Slim, the Mexican Federal Government and other partners on an initiative to establish Mexico as a global model for conservation by protecting its rich natural heritage and promoting sustainable development within six priority regions that collectively represent 30 percent of the country. 

The new alliance plans an initial investment from the Slim Foundation and other donors of US $100 million to support and significantly advance ongoing efforts at the local, national and global levels within Mexico. This work will include efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change, develop comprehensive water management policies, strengthen civil society, develop innovative financial mechanisms, and invest in local sustainable economies.

In 2009, the alliance is working in coordination with federal, state and municipal governments, civil society organizations, local communities and academia to establish the basis for the preservation of priority protected areas within the six regions by strengthening local organizations and communities and supporting management strategies for land and water conservation, threatened species protection and climate change adaptation.