Black carbon, commonly known as soot, is considered by the Mexican government to be one of the most significant short-lived climate pollutants in terms of local and regional impacts. Reducing black carbon emissions offers co-benefits for public health in both urban and rural areas.

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This study was commissioned by the World Bank to provide the foundation for a national project aimed at addressing black carbon (BC) emissions in Mexico.

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The analysis presented in the project report provides the basis of a more in-depth investigation into the top ten BC sources that could inform the development of mitigation actions that could be implemented through Mexico’s Black Carbon Mitigation Strategy. In particular, the analytical work identifies an overview, key barriers, and opportunities for emission reductions in the following sectors: i) Sugar mills; ii) on road vehicles; iii) wood cook stoves; iv) off-road mobile sources; v) agricultural burning; vi) power generation; vii) forest fires; viii) oil production and exploration; and ix) railroads.