Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s story for sustainable development

Claudia, former head of the Mexico City government and prominent Morena party politician, brings a wealth of expertise in environmental science to her role as president.

She holds a PhD in Energy Engineering from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and has made significant contributions to the fields of sustainable energy and climate change through over 100 articles and two books.

As head of government, Claudia implemented policies to improve public transport, reduce air pollution and increase the use of renewable energy. Her commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency was evident at the beginning of her career, under the influence of her scientist parents, and developed during her studies in the USA.

She became a climate change expert and worked on the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), preparing her for a significant role on the world stage.

In a 2023 interview with the Associated Press, she declared: “I believe in science.”

A vision for a sustainable future