Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda has taken a significant step in safeguarding Baja California’s natural heritage by signing a collaboration agreement with Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) and the National Forestry Commission (Conafor).
The agreement reinforces the state’s commitment to environmental protection, aligning with the broader ecological agenda championed by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. For the governor, protecting the state’s forests and ecosystems remains a cornerstone of her administration’s policy framework.
The new accord is designed to enhance coordination between state and federal authorities, paving the way for joint strategies in environmental conservation, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable forest management. These efforts aim to protect the region’s rich biodiversity and support the well-being of local communities that depend on natural resources.
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Signing of the Agreement
The signing ceremony brought together Governor Marina del Pilar, Semarnat Secretary Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, and Conafor Director General Sergio Humberto Graf Montero. Together, they reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing sustainable development while preserving Baja California’s environmental wealth for future generations.
Following the signing, the governor held further discussions with Elvia Martínez Santos, the state’s Secretary of Environment and Sustainable Development, to review key environmental priorities and next steps for the region.
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Through this strengthened partnership with the federal government, Governor Marina del Pilar continues to advance a forward-looking agenda that balances ecological preservation with the long-term prosperity of Baja California families.
