Mexico
At a Glance
Mexico’s complex topography and location between two oceans increase the country's exposure to extreme weather events such as tropical cyclones, frosts, heat waves, and floods. Aging transportation, power, and water infrastructure are vulnerable to damage from flooding and strong winds, especially in coastal areas. Coastal tourism, an important economic sector for Mexico, is also at risk along with destruction of diverse marine ecosystems. In rural areas, extreme temperatures and erratic rainfall drastically affect agricultural productivity, including of both crops and livestock. Energy is the largest greenhouse gas emitting sector, followed by agriculture, industrial processes, land-use change and forestry, and waste.
Climate Projections and Impacts
Refer to the Climate Risk Profile (2017) for more information.
Additional Information: Mexico Climate Change Country Profile & Fact Sheet on USAID.gov
Climate Projections
Key Climate Impact Areas
Country Climate Context
Population (2023)
GAIN Vulnerability
GHG Emissions Growth
% Forested Area
Average GHG Emissions Growth due to Deforestation
EC-LEDS Partner Country
Funding & Key indicators
USAID Climate Change Funding (2023)
Total
Clean Energy
Sustainable Landscapes
Investment Mobilized for Sustainable Landscapes (USD) (2022)
Hectares Under Improved Management Expected to Reduce GHG Emissions (2022)
Reduced or Sequestered GHG Emissions through Sustainable Landscapes Activities (metric tons) (2022)
Refer to metadata and sources for more details.