Overview
- Mexico, the United States and Canada reviewed implementation of Chapter 24 and shared best practices on environmental cooperation.
- Delegations reported advances in enforcing environmental laws, protecting ecosystems, managing forests and protected areas, and cutting marine litter.
- The Commission for Environmental Cooperation presented project updates, strategic priorities and files stemming from the citizen Petitions SEM mechanism.
- A mandated public virtual session gathered input from academia, civil society and business groups and highlighted findings from the June 2025 five-year review of the Environment Chapter.
- All three countries said the reported progress strengthens Chapter 24’s operation and creates a favorable context for the treaty’s broader review in 2026, with Mexico reaffirming its commitment to continued collaboration.