Mitigating Carbon Emissions while Advancing National DevelopmentPriorities: The Case of Mexico |
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| Authors: | Claudia Sheinbaum Omar Masera |
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| Institution: | (1) Instituto de Ingenieria, UNAM, Apdo. Postal. 70-472, Coyoacan, 04510, Mexico D.F.;(2) Instituto de Ecología, UNAM, Apdo. Postal. 52, Pátzcuaro, 61609 Michoacán, Mexico |
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| Abstract: | We analyze and integrate energy andforestry carbon mitigation scenarios for Mexicobetween the year 1994 and 2010. The energy optionsrange from efficient end-use technologies to renewabletechnologies for electricity generation. Forestryoptions include avoiding deforestation through themanagement of native forests, and two afforestationoptions: restoration plantations and agroforestrysystems. The methodology utilized to evaluatedifferent energy and forestry scenarios is based on a`bottom up' model. In the year 2010, total carbonemissions will reach 879 Tg of CO2, of which 83%comes from energy consumption. The total carbonmitigation potential reaches 348 Tg of CO2 by2010, 62% of which comes from forestry options.Mitigation costs range from $–45.9/ton CO2 to$106.4/ton CO2. Several options, particularlyconcerning energy technologies, are cost effectivefrom a national perspective. In each sector, differentbarriers can hinder the implementation of mitigationalternatives. |
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