What would be the future of Mexico in terms environmental sustainability? The United Nations in 2015 stablished 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (UNDP, 2022). These goals were adopted by country members and in different parts of the world. Mexico, as a member, adopted in its agenda some goals which are relevant to the sustainable development in Mexico in terms of the national energetic system. The Mexican energy agenda for 2022 to 2032 includes the goal 7-accessible energy and non-contaminants, 11-sustainable cities, and communities, and 13-accion against climate change from the United Nations. Many experts argue that if the Mexican Ministry of Energy carries out the stablished agenda, Mexico would accomplish with its national and international energetic commitments. Through the development of the sustainable agenda Mexico would ensure energetic supply, reduce the carbon footprint, and support the energetic self-supply.
First, sustainable plan ensures energetic supply. According to the President of Mexico, it is important to consider the use of energy at these times and the future generations (SENER, 2021). New energy production methods should guarantee that the production would satisfy the demand. Mexico represents 1.7% of the oil consumption globally but its commitments are to reduce that consumption and satisfying the supply of energy for future generation. According to the Ministry of Energy (SENER, 2021) the energetic mix is 86.9% fossil fuels, 2% nuclear, and 10.3% renewable energies. Among the renewable’s energies are solar, wind, bioenergy, and geothermal. Those energies have the capacity to totally replace the use of fossil fuels. Mexico has a large opportunity to support renewable energies. Of course, many will probably disagree with this assertion that he development of renewable energies in Mexico is high because actually is low (NREL, 2022). Although it is granted in Mexico there are 54 projects of investment in solar fields, wind energy, and cogeneration plants, which could increase the energy production and ensure the future supply. There is a cooperation between public, private and social sectors to contribute with the national supply and increase the use of renewable energies to decrease the exploitation of fossil fossils that in the future won’t be enough to satisfy the energetic demand.