Mexico: General Law for Sustainable Forest Development

 To contribute to the social, economic, ecological, and environmental development of the country, through the sustainable management of forest resources; to encourage the use of forest resources in such a way that will ensure the improvement of the Mexicans’ standard of living; to develop environmental goods and services and to protect, maintain and increase the biodiversity offered by forest resources; to respect the right to the preferential use and enjoyment of forest resources of the places occupied and inhabited by indigenous communities.

Date Implemented: 2002

References: ‘Advances with Regard to Climate Change’