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The research examines how social capital, formed through formal and informal institutionalized relationships, helps poor farmers maintain agricultural livelihoods amidst the territorial transformations caused by urban expansion. Focusing on fifteen ejidos in a municipality near Morelia, Mexico, the study uses interviews with ejidal presidents to analyze how trust, reciprocity, and social engagement mobilize resources. The findings emphasize the role of local institutional and non-institutional arrangements in regulating resource access and distribution in peri-urban areas.

The itinerary describes a guided tour from January 25–30, 2026, focusing on the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in central Mexico. Participants visit the El Rosario and Chincua sanctuaries to observe monarch butterflies and learn about WWF-Mexico's conservation work, including reforestation and the promotion of ecotourism as a sustainable economic alternative to logging. The trip includes visits to Mexico City, Angangueo, and Jungapeo, with a focus on the oyamel fir forests essential for butterfly hibernation.

In 2023, Global Witness documented 196 murders of land and environmental defenders, contributing to a total of 2,106 since 2012. Latin America remains the most dangerous region, accounting for 85% of 2023 cases, with Colombia recording the highest number of killings (79). The report highlights a systemic pattern of violence including forced disappearances in Mexico and judicial harassment in Asia. Mining is identified as the primary industrial driver of these killings. The document argues that indigenous peoples, who protect 80% of the world's remaining biodiversity, are disproportionately targeted. It calls for the implementation of the Escazú Agreement and greater inclusion of indigenous knowledge in global climate negotiations.

The briefing examines the challenges and opportunities of developing lithium in Sonora, Mexico. It highlights the tension between the global demand for clean energy minerals and the local risks of ecological damage and cartel co-option. The author criticizes the current state-led energy model, citing the debt of Pemex and the prioritization of carbon-intensive power, and suggests that Mexico should instead focus on moving up the value chain into refinement and battery production through international partnerships and stakeholder consultation.

The 'Kingdom of the Monarchs' itinerary is a six-day guided tour (February 18–23, 2025) through central Mexico, focusing on the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Led by WWF experts, the trip visits the El Rosario and Chincua sanctuaries to observe the wintering grounds of millions of monarch butterflies that migrate from the US and Canada. The program emphasizes the role of ecotourism as a sustainable economic alternative to logging and showcases WWF-Mexico's reforestation work, which includes planting over 13 million trees to combat illegal deforestation.

During the second half of December 2022, monarch butterfly colonies in Mexico occupied 2.21 hectares of forest, representing a 22% decrease from the 2.84 hectares recorded in 2021. Of the 11 colonies identified, six (1.52 ha) were located within the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (MBBR) and five (0.69 ha) were outside the reserve. The largest colony (0.797 ha) was found in Ejido El Rosario, while the smallest (0.004 ha) was in Ejido El Potrero. The report identifies climate change, forest degradation in Mexico, and the decline of milkweed in the United States as primary threats to the species.

During the second half of December 2023, nine monarch butterfly colonies in Mexico occupied a total of 0.9 hectares of forest, representing a 59.3% decrease from the 2.21 hectares recorded in 2022. Five colonies (0.273 ha) were located within the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, while four (0.627 ha) were outside. The largest colony was found in the San Antonio Albarranes ejido (0.346 ha) and the smallest on Federal Property (0.003 ha).

During the second half of December 2021, 10 monarch butterfly colonies were recorded in Mexico, occupying a total of 2.835 hectares of forest. This represents a 35% increase from the 2.10 hectares recorded in 2020. The colonies were distributed equally between Michoacan and the State of Mexico, with 2.174 hectares located inside the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (MBBR) and 0.661 hectares outside of it. The largest colony was found in the Sierra Campanario Sanctuary at 1.187 hectares, while the smallest was in the Lomas de Aparicio Sanctuary at 0.003 hectares.

During the 2024-2025 overwintering season, monarch butterfly colonies in Mexico occupied 4.42 acres of forest, marking a 99% increase from the 2.22 acres recorded in 2023-2024. Eight colonies were identified: three within the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (MBBR) covering 3.01 acres and five outside the MBBR covering 1.42 acres. The largest colony was found in ejido El Rosario, Michoacán (2.46 acres), while the smallest was in San Andrés (0.005 acres).

The project 'From Conflict to Coexistence, Safeguarding Wildlife Corridors in Mexico for Sustainable Development' focuses on three umbrella species: the jaguar, black bear, and Mexican wolf. It addresses human-wildlife conflict (HWC) caused by habitat fragmentation and unsustainable agricultural practices. The initiative operates across four landscapes: Central Pacific, Northeastern Sierra Madre, Northwestern Sierra Madre, and the Yucatan Peninsula. Key strategies include strengthening public policies, implementing wildlife-friendly livestock and agricultural standards, and enhancing the management of over 8 million hectares of protected areas. The project aims to benefit 10,000 people, with a specific focus on women, indigenous, and Afro-descendant populations, while promoting carbon neutrality and reducing zoonotic spillover risks.