Regional Collaboration for Sustainable Development
Los Cabos, BCS. – The Summit 2025 of the Mar de Cortés Forum kicked off on November 5-7 in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur. The event, themed Navigating Alternative Routes, brings together over 60 experts from the five states that make up the Mar de Cortés region: Baja California, Baja California Sur, Nayarit, Sinaloa, and Sonora. The gathering includes university rectors from these public autonomous institutions who will present academic proposals and sign an Agreement of Universities to strengthen inter-institutional collaboration.
The summit features leaders from various sectors, including business and academia, to analyze and propose solutions for the sustainable development of the region.
Key Figures and Their Roles
Agustín Coppel Luken, Honorary President of the Mar de Cortés Forum, emphasized the importance of addressing current challenges through dialogue and exploring new ideas. Radamés Díaz Meza, Executive President of the Mar de Cortés Forum, called for transforming regional challenges into collective action opportunities.
Challenges and Opportunities
- Key Challenges:
- Prolonged insecurity in Sinaloa
- Water and agricultural profitability issues in Sonora and Sinaloa
- Legal uncertainties discouraging investment
- Mar de Cortés contamination from urban discharges creating dead zones
- Regional Potential:
- Strategic position in the new North American economic map with Mexico as the primary trade partner for the US
- Privileged location connecting Pacific markets and emerging continental economies
- Focus on innovation, sustainability, and transitioning to smart ports, sustainable supply chains, and clean energy
- Development of a blue economy model that aligns development and sustainability
The Mar de Cortés Region: A Unique Opportunity
The Mar de Cortés region boasts a privileged location, connecting Pacific markets and emerging continental economies. With Mexico as the US’s primary trade partner, the region has a unique opportunity to transform into a top-tier logistics and commercial hub. The future of the region should be built on pillars of innovation, sustainability, and a skilled workforce that fosters local talent development, attracts US investment, and creates quality jobs.
Arturo Sarukhán, former Mexican Ambassador to the US, highlighted the region’s potential in the new global and North American economic context during the first panel focused on the global political board and opportunities for Mexico.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Who are the key figures involved in the Mar de Cortés Forum Summit?
- Q: What are the main challenges facing the Mar de Cortés region?
- Q: What opportunities does the Mar de Cortés region present?
A: The key figures include Agustín Coppel Luken, Honorary President of the Mar de Cortés Forum, and Radamés Díaz Meza, Executive President of the Mar de Cortés Forum.
A: The main challenges are prolonged insecurity in Sinaloa, water and agricultural profitability issues in Sonora and Sinaloa, legal uncertainties discouraging investment, and Mar de Cortés contamination from urban discharges creating dead zones.
A: The region’s strategic position in the new North American economic map, its privileged location connecting Pacific markets and emerging continental economies, and the focus on innovation, sustainability, and a skilled workforce present significant opportunities.
