- Yucatan Peninsula Framework Agreement on Sustainability (ASPY) 2030 signed with 2 other Yucatan Peninsula (PY) states (Campeche, Quintana Roo) to commit to sustainable development practices
- ASPY contested based on lack of consultations with Mayan communities; on legal hold until consultations are carried out
- 1960s: Historical henequen production in north-central region halted (decreased international demand), impacting soil recovery cycles
- 1970s: Public development programs in southern region combined ranching & cash crop farming activities g lost soil productivity
- Strong Mayan cultural influence historically contributed to widespread deforestation, through practices including slash-and-burn agriculture
- Majority of CO2 emissions come from energy sector
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Publication year
2018
Authors
Language
English
Keywords
deforestation, livelihoods, food security, sustainable development, policy, climate change
Geographic
México
