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Focusing on the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) under the Kyoto Protocol, the book assesses its effectiveness in promoting Sustainable Development (SD) in Mexico from 2005 to 2010. It critiques the CDM's efficiency while examining how projects align with SD goals set by the Mexican government. The analysis reveals that, despite the flexible criteria for SD, CDM projects have a mixed impact, primarily benefiting environmental and economic dimensions, while social benefits are less pronounced. The complexity of SD definitions and stakeholder perspectives further complicates understanding the CDM's contributions.

This paper discusses how trade agreements, like the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement and the EU-Mexico Trade Agreement, can address climate change for Mexico, a middle-income country with a history as an environmental leader. It examines the complexities of balancing trade ambitions and climate commitments amid global pressures and potential conflicts.