Mexico to raise climate emissions target for first time since 2016

Overview of buildings in Mexico City after the local environmental comission declared high levels of pollution, in Mexico City, Mexico June 8, 2022. REUTERS/Luis Cortes/File Photo

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico will raise its target to unconditionally cut greenhouse gas emissions to 30% below usual levels by 2030 at this year's COP27 U.N. climate summit, its environment ministry said in a statement Tuesday, lifting its previous target of 22%.

Latin America's second-biggest greenhouse gas emitter will also raise its target for conditional emission cuts - a goal dependent on external support - to 40% from 36%.