• 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

Authors: Rodriguez-Ward, D.; David, O.

Subjects: deforestation, livelihoods, food security, sustainable development, policy, climate change

Publication type: Factsheet, Publication

Year: 2018