Cozumel lawmaker meets CONANP chief to boost conservation

Cozumel, Quintana Roo — State lawmaker Renán Sánchez Tajonar, who chairs the Governing Board and Political Coordination Committee (JUCOPO) of the 18th Legislature of Quintana Roo, held a working meeting with Pedro Álvarez Icaza, head of the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP), to strengthen conservation efforts on the island.

During the meeting, the two officials discussed Cozumel’s rich natural heritage and the main challenges in protecting its reefs, forests, mangroves, and other ecosystems that make the island an environmental benchmark for Mexico and the world.

Sánchez Tajonar emphasized that safeguarding Cozumel’s natural assets is a shared responsibility requiring ongoing coordination among all levels of government, institutions, the scientific community, social organizations, and citizens.

“Our commitment is to ensure that Cozumel’s development always goes hand in hand with the conservation of its natural resources. Protecting our biodiversity means caring for the present and future of Cozumel families,” he said.

The lawmaker acknowledged CONANP’s willingness to maintain an open dialogue and build joint strategies to strengthen the conservation of Natural Protected Areas, promoting a balance between environmental protection, social well-being, and sustainable development.