- Mexico has started developing its National Action Plan for maritime decarbonization with broad participation from government, ports, industry, and civil society.
- The plan focuses on cleaner fuels, port upgrades, regulatory coordination, innovation, workforce training, and aligning with climate and international shipping goals.
- Key priorities include advancing low- and zero-carbon technologies, securing financing, conducting emissions assessments, and fostering regional and sector collaboration.
Mexico has begun developing its National Action Plan for maritime decarbonization. Led by the Secretariat of the Navy with support from the IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 Programme, the process started with a national workshop in Mexico City on 21 May 2025. Key government agencies, port authorities, academia, industry, and civil society took part. The discussions focused on priorities such as cleaner fuels, port upgrades, regulatory coordination, innovation, workforce training, and aligning efforts with national climate goals and international green shipping initiatives.
Mexico’s Role in Sustainable Maritime Development
Mexico is seen as having a key opportunity to advance maritime decarbonization by strengthening regulations and building a sustainable maritime sector, according to Rear Admiral Javier Mendoza Rosales of UNICAPAM. The importance of ports in supporting national economic development and aligning with climate goals was emphasized by Diana Elena Portilla, who highlighted the need to transform port operations through the National Action Plan.
Subaskar Sitsabeshan from the IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 Programme noted Mexico’s extensive coastline and port network as strengths for driving sustainable growth and stressed collaboration across shipping, ports, and energy sectors to develop an ambitious National Action Plan.
The discussion focused on enhancing national capacity for low- and zero-carbon technologies, including hydrogen, ammonia, and electrification, while recognizing the importance of financing, pilot projects, and regional cooperation. Mexico plans to conduct a baseline assessment of maritime greenhouse gas emissions to support the plan’s development.
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Source: InternationalMaritimeOrganization
