Under a temperature increase of 2.5-4.5°C and a precipitation decrease of 5-10% (compared to the average temperature and precipitation of 1961-1990), most of the crops will be less suitable for production in Mexico, a situation that will worsen towards the end of this century. Read more about Under a temperature increase of 2.5-4.5°C and a precipitation decrease of 5-10% (compared to the average temperature and precipitation of 1961-1990), most of the crops will be less suitable for production in Mexico, a situation that will worsen towards the end of this century.
Maize productivity decreases, adding to the problem of loss in soil fertility. Read more about Maize productivity decreases, adding to the problem of loss in soil fertility.
The floor area with water available for the plants is reduced by 45% compared to 2017, under the RCP 8.5 scenario (the concentration of carbon is at an average of 8.5 watts per square meter across the planet). Read more about The floor area with water available for the plants is reduced by 45% compared to 2017, under the RCP 8.5 scenario (the concentration of carbon is at an average of 8.5 watts per square meter across the planet).
The temperature of the soil suitable for most crops is reduced by around 18% from 2017 levels, according to some scenarios. Read more about The temperature of the soil suitable for most crops is reduced by around 18% from 2017 levels, according to some scenarios.
The southern states of Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche, and Quintana Roo, major tourist destinations, are some of the most vulnerable to severe weather. Read more about The southern states of Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche, and Quintana Roo, major tourist destinations, are some of the most vulnerable to severe weather.
The port of Manzanillo, Mexico’s busiest port, faces the largest potential economic losses from rising sea levels, as it would become increasingly difficult to access and navigate. Nearshore fishing and port activities are also disrupted by coastal storms that bring heavy rainfall, storm surge, and strong winds. Read more about The port of Manzanillo, Mexico’s busiest port, faces the largest potential economic losses from rising sea levels, as it would become increasingly difficult to access and navigate. Nearshore fishing and port activities are also disrupted by coastal storms that bring heavy rainfall, storm surge, and strong winds.
Sea levels increase by 0.5 to 0.7 meters on the Pacific coastline and 0.4 to 0.7 meters on the Atlantic coastline relative to 1986-2005. Read more about Sea levels increase by 0.5 to 0.7 meters on the Pacific coastline and 0.4 to 0.7 meters on the Atlantic coastline relative to 1986-2005.
The mean annual rainfall decreases by 3 to 5% compared to 2017 levels. Read more about The mean annual rainfall decreases by 3 to 5% compared to 2017 levels.
Mexico experiences decreased precipitation of around 5 to 10% compared to 2019 levels. Read more about Mexico experiences decreased precipitation of around 5 to 10% compared to 2019 levels.
The mean annual temperature increases by between 1.4 and 2°C from 2019 levels. Read more about The mean annual temperature increases by between 1.4 and 2°C from 2019 levels.
