WEATHERVANE – When discussing climate change, Mexico is usually not mentioned as one of the top power players in the ongoing negotiations to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions. It is not a member of BASIC. It is not in the G77, and it is not aligned with any particular Annex I country. Still, this year’s host of COP-16 holds an interesting position, carrying a certain set of responsibilities bestowed by the UNFCCC. Mexico is in the perfect position to potentially bridge the divide between the developing and developed countries.
According to the World Economic Forum, Mexico ranks sixty-sixth in competitiveness compared to other countries. As a Non-Annex I county, it holds similar negotiating positions with the other developing nations. Mexican President Felipe Calderon has repeatedly said that more needs to be done to help developing economies transition to clean energy and the North holds the responsibility to initiate this.
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