What is the purpose of the Programa de Vigilantes Ecológicos, which is maintained by the office of México's Secretaría del Medio Ambiente?
The purpose of the Programa de Vigilantes Ecológicos, maintained by the office of México's Secretaría del Medio Ambiente (Ministry of Environment), is to promote and ensure the protection, conservation, and sustainable use of natural resources and the environment in Mexico.
The program trains and empowers individuals, known as Vigilantes Ecológicos or Environmental Guardians, to monitor and report any illegal activities or threats to the environment, such as deforestation, illegal hunting, pollution, or illegal wildlife trade. The goal is to enforce environmental laws and regulations and contribute to the preservation of Mexico's biodiversity and ecosystems. The program also aims to raise public awareness and involve local communities in environmental conservation efforts.