| Summary: | Mexico was one of the 28 countries that participated in the first session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 1988 and has been a regular member since then. More than three decades later, and given the IPCC’s influence on decision-making processes, it is essential to identify challenges and opportunities for strengthening national scientific capacities in climate change, including its participation in the IPCC. Through interviews and an analysis of the Mexican participants in the preparation of the assessment reports, this article reviews the trajectory and profile of Mexico’s scientific participation in the panel, examining factors such as disciplinary composition, institutional affiliation, gender, and distribution within working groups and the Bureau. Finally, the paper concludes with a set of recommendations for policymakers in scientific and climate-related areas in the country.
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