The Sustainable Development Goals (sdgs) in Mexico and their implementation from the agoecological project launched during the 4T administration

Abstract

This article aims to critically evaluate Mexico’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) following the implementation of the agroecological project launched under the current administration, often referred to as the “4T government.” While agroecology, both as a science and as a political project encompassing multiple social spheres, has a history dating back to the late 1970s, it has only recently taken on its current form as part of a comprehen-sive strategy to reposition the Mexican agricultural sector, focusing on food self-sufficiency and environmental sustainability. However, this process is fraught with contradictions and obstacles, which must be considered to provide a balanced assessment of its implementation.  Our objective is to foster discussion about the progress and challenges that agroecology, conceived as one of the pillars of environmental sustainability in the 21st century, faces in Mexico within the context of a supposedly progressive government, characterized by internal power struggles and conflicting viewpoints regarding the direction of the country’s agri-food policy. To this end, we intend to contrast the rhetoric and actions of the main actors involved in the controversies surrounding agroecology in Mexico and offer a critical analysis to highlight its strengths and weaknesses.