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Our history

The Institute for Development, Energy, and Environment (IDEA), was founded in 2024 as an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit think tank and action center that promotes viable solutions based on the best available science to achieve a just energy transition and promote sustainable prosperity that integrates the well-being of people, communities, and ecosystems.

IDEA was born from the Energy team of the Mexican Climate Initiative (ICM), which for more than 10 years has been channeling international funds, providing technical assistance, developing public policy recommendations, and fostering participation from various stakeholders to decarbonize Mexico's energy sector. IDEA represents the evolution of this path to expand our impact as a think tank and action center with a regional and long-term vision.

The principles that guide us.

Innovation The ability to generate creative and cutting-edge solutions that drive the shift toward a sustainable energy system.

Transparency. A commitment to providing clear, reliable, and accessible data to support informed decision-making.

Collaboration. The belief that joint efforts among diverse sectors and stakeholders are essential to achieving effective and equitable solutions.

Sustainability. An unwavering dedication to promoting practices, policies, and projects that ensure a balance between development and environmental protection.

Justice. Recognition of historical and structural inequalities that seeks the equitable distribution of costs and benefits of the energy transition, which implies the active and substantive participation of all people involved, especially the most vulnerable, both in the legal framework and in decision-making.

Inclusion. The certainty that the energy transition must benefit everyone, ensuring that no one is excluded from the process or its outcomes.
Technical leadership. A rigorous, specialized knowledge-based approach to guide the development of transformative policies and projects.

About Us

Mission

To drive a just energy transition through comprehensive and viable solutions that address climate change and promote sustainable prosperity. We do this through rigorous technical analysis, dialogue, multisector collaboration, and the dissemination of clear and accessible information, grounded in the best available science and with a deep commitment to the well-being of people, communities, and ecosystems.

Vision

To be a reference for decision-making and the implementation of innovative, viable, and science-based solutions to comprehensively address the challenges of the energy sector, not only tackling climate change but also promoting sustainable prosperity for people, communities, and ecosystems.

A Shared Regional Challenge

The energy transition challenge is not unique to Mexico. Across Latin America, dependence on fossil fuels, the need to strengthen renewable infrastructure, and the pursuit of sustainable development models are common issues. By working at the regional level, IDEA helps identify shared solutions, strengthen cooperation among countries, and demonstrate that a zero-emissions energy future is possible through effective public policy, adequate financing, and the adoption of clean technologies. Coordinated action is key to achieving a fair and sustainable energy transition across the region.