Cecropia

What Cecropia does

Cecropia (legal name: Cecropia, Soluciones locales a retos globales A.C.) is a Mexican non-profit civil association founded in 2011 and headquartered in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. The organization functions as a technical facilitator for climate action, environmental restoration, and sustainable territorial development, principally serving state and municipal government agencies in Chiapas (e.g., Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Cintalapa), indigenous and rural communities in the Selva Zoque region, and agricultural producers transitioning to agroecological practices. Its primary institutional role is operating the Sistema Estatal de Cambio Climático de Chiapas (State Climate Change System) in coordination with the CICCCH inter-institutional commission and the CCCCCH advisory council, which it supports through codified methodologies for GHG inventories (Energy, AFOLU, Waste, IPPU sectors, base year 2018 with 2012-2020 historical data), climate vulnerability analyses, adaptation/mitigation sector strategies, and NDC-aligned state mitigation goals.

The organization's product surface centers on two software platforms — Humana, a municipal climate action planning tool used to develop PROMACC programs, and the Sistema de Monitoreo de Acción Climática (SMRV), a state-level monitoring hub with modules for GHG inventory, vulnerability analysis, climate projections to 2030 (and 2050/2100 flood projections), and sectoral adaptation/mitigation strategies — complemented by the UMIT (Unidad de Manejo Integral del Territorio) framework for community governance and the Biofábrica Selva Zoque, a biopreparation facility that produces microbial soil inputs for ecological restoration. Underlying technology includes geospatial analysis systems for climate vulnerability (covering adaptive capacity, exposure, sensitivity, precipitation, temperature, and flood projections) and participatory environmental monitoring toolkits, documented in a public Biblioteca Digital. Recent product activity in 2025 includes biopreparado production at Las Papayitas and Ejido Corazón del Valle and a Costa Rica PARES-project field exchange with Los Arbolitos and CACPROSA.

Cecropia does not operate a commercial revenue model. As a civil association, it is funded through government contracts, international cooperation, and development project grants, and its 'distribution channels' are institutional — CICCCH coordination, municipal technical assistance agreements, community governance structures, and bioproduct distribution to restoration sites. Its customer base is concentrated in Chiapas state institutions and adjacent communities; alliance partners include SEMAHN, CONANP, OSSF Selva Zoque A.C., municipal governments of Tuxtla Gutiérrez and Cintalapa, and international peers Los Arbolitos and CACPROSA. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees; no revenue, grant totals, or financial statements are publicly disclosed in the available data.

Name

Cecropia

Legal name

Cecropia

Website

https://cecropia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cecropia is a Mexican non-profit civil association headquartered in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, that operates state-level climate monitoring systems, develops municipal and community climate action plans, and runs ecological restoration projects for government agencies and indigenous communities in the Selva Zoque region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAHAJAM

Nature & Biodiversity Reporting (TNFD, natural capital)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Sustainability, ESG & Corporate Environmental Reporting

Keywords

• Climate action consulting
• GHG inventory systems
• Ecological restoration services
• Community governance frameworks
• Territorial development planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Tuxtla Gutiérrez

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cecropia is a Mexican non-profit civil association that develops and operates climate action monitoring systems (SMRV, Humana) and community governance frameworks for the state of Chiapas. It provides GHG inventory, climate vulnerability analysis, and projection tools, and implements ecological restoration, sustainable development, and capacity building projects in collaboration with municipal, state, and community partners in the Selva Zoque region.

Product overview

Cecropia operates as a non-governmental organization focused on climate action and sustainable territorial development in Chiapas, Mexico. The organization offers a platform of climate management tools centered on two primary systems: Humana (a municipal climate action planning tool) and the Sistema de Monitoreo de Acción Climática (SMRV), which provides comprehensive GHG inventory tracking, vulnerability analysis, projections, and sectoral adaptation/mitigation strategies. These core platforms are complemented by integrated community governance frameworks (Sistema Integrado de Gobernanza Comunitaria), ecological restoration services, sustainable development consulting, applied research capabilities, and a digital library. The SMRV system itself comprises multiple modules including GHG inventories, vulnerability analyses, climate projections to 2030, and NDC-aligned state mitigation goals. Recent initiatives include the Biofábrica Selva Zoque producing biopreparados for ecological restoration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sistema Estatal de Cambio Climático: A monitoring system for climate action in the State of Chiapas, providing tools for GHG inventory, vulnerability analysis, and climate projections.
• Humana
• UMIT
• Biofábrica Selva Zoque

Products and services

• Humana Climate action planning tool for municipalities that enables the development of Municipal Programs for Climate Action (PROMACC), including emissions inventories and vulnerability assessments.
• Sistema de Monitoreo de Acción Climática (SMRV) State-level climate action monitoring system that tracks GHG inventories, vulnerability analyses, climate projections to 2030, and adaptation/mitigation strategies across Energy, AFOLU, Waste, and IPPU sectors.
• Sistema Integrado de Gobernanza Comunitaria y Desarrollo Territorial Sostenible Integrated framework for community governance and sustainable territorial development encompassing UMIT (Unidad de Manejo Integral del Territorio), participatory planning, local capacity building, and community protocols for conservation.
• Restauración Ecológica (Ecological Restoration Services) Ecological restoration services including strategic reforestation with native species, micro-basin management, and biological corridor design for ecosystem connectivity.
• Desarrollo Sostenible (Sustainable Development Services) Sustainable development services promoting agroecology, community tourism, and circular economy models that minimize waste and maximize resource utilization.
• Investigación Aplicada (Applied Research Services) Applied research services including participatory environmental monitoring, sustainable technology development for rural contexts, and documentation of traditional ecological knowledge.
• Biofábrica Selva Zoque Biofactory producing biopreparations using mountain microorganism capture for soil enrichment, crop strengthening, and accelerated forest recovery in restoration projects.
• Programa Municipal Ante el Cambio Climático (PROMACC) Municipal Climate Action Program establishing platforms for climate action based on vulnerability understanding and CO2 contribution assessment for sustainable development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Implemented PROMACC (Municipal Climate Action Programs) for Tuxtla Gutiérrez and Cintalapa municipalities
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEMAHN (Secretaría de Medio Ambiente e Historia Natural)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2025SEMAHN is the state environmental authority of Chiapas. Cecropia collaborates with SEMAHN on reforestation events (such as the World Environment Day event at PNCS), environmental restoration programs, and the implementation of the State Climate Change System.
• CONANP (Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2025Mexico's National Commission of Natural Protected Areas. Cecropia works with CONANP on reforestation and environmental restoration initiatives in protected natural areas including PNCS (Parque Nacional Cañón del Sumidero).
• GuanacastleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization whose logo appears in the Cecropia alliances section. Nature of partnership not detailed in available sources.
• SinapticaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization whose logo appears in the Cecropia alliances section. Nature of partnership not detailed in available sources.
• Congreso (Legislative Body)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization whose logo appears in the Cecropia alliances section, likely representing legislative coordination for climate policy development.
• Los Arbolitos Community (Costa Rica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity participant in the PARES project field exchange. Los Arbolitos shared their experience implementing priority area restoration routes during a field visit organized by Cecropia in Sarapiquí, Costa Rica.
• CACPROSA (Centro Agrícola Cantonal para el Progreso de Sarapiquí)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural extension center in Costa Rica visited during PARES project exchange. CACPROSA shared their work in bioinput production, application with banana, cassava, and pepper producers, and observed impacts on soil health and crop productivity.
• CICCCH (Comisión Interinstitucional de Cambio Climático del Estado de Chiapas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState Climate Change Inter-institutional Coordination Commission. Cecropia operates the Sistema Estatal de Cambio Climático in coordination with CICCCH, which includes coordinating climate policy implementation across government institutions.
• CCCCCH (Consejo Consultivo de Cambio Climático del Estado de Chiapas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState Climate Change Advisory Council. Cecropia's monitoring and verification system operates with observance by this council, which provides recommendations for climate policy implementation.
• Municipal Government of Tuxtla GutiérrezcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner for the implementation of PROMACC (Municipal Climate Action Program). Cecropia developed and continues to support the municipal climate action program for Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
• Municipal Government of CintalapacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner for the implementation of PROMACC Cintalapa (2012), establishing the platform for climate action in the municipality based on understanding of vulnerability and CO2 contribution.
• OSSF Selva Zoque A.C.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil society organization representing the Selva Zoque region. Cecropia supported the analysis and decision-making process regarding ENAREDD+ to ensure informed participation of ejidos, communities, and indigenous peoples.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• C40 Cities: Global network of cities driving climate action planning, emissions inventories, and adaptation strategies. Comparable to Cecropia in delivering city-level climate action programs (PROMACC equivalent) and capacity building for municipal governments.
• CDP Worldwide: Global environmental disclosure platform operating GHG inventory and climate reporting systems for cities, regions, and companies. Comparable to Cecropia's SMRV platform in standardized GHG inventory and climate data monitoring functionality.
• WRI México (World Resources Institute): Operates climate, forest, and energy programs in Mexico including GHG accounting and climate policy support. Directly comparable to Cecropia's state-level climate monitoring and nature-based solutions focus.
• The Nature Conservancy Mexico: International conservation organization with major Mexican operations in ecological restoration, watershed management, and climate adaptation. Comparable to Cecropia's Selva Zoque restoration, micro-basin management, and nature-based solutions work.
• The Carbon Trust: Climate advisory organization helping governments and organizations with GHG accounting, climate strategy, and net zero planning. Comparable to Cecropia's SMRV GHG inventory and climate vulnerability analysis capabilities.
• Pronatura México A.C. Leading Mexican environmental conservation NGO working on biodiversity, sustainable land use, and community-based conservation. Comparable to Cecropia in Mexican context, ecological restoration work, and community governance programs.
• GIZ México (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit): German international cooperation agency implementing climate, biodiversity, and sustainable development programs in Mexico. Comparable as a peer funder/implementer of state-level climate and conservation projects in Chiapas-region geographies.
• ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability: Global network supporting municipal and subnational climate action planning, GHG inventories, and resilience programs. Directly comparable to Cecropia's PROMACC municipal climate action work and municipal capacity-building mandate.
• Conservation International Mexico: Global conservation organization with Mexico programs on ecosystem restoration, sustainable development, and indigenous community partnerships. Comparable to Cecropia's ecological restoration and community governance approach.

Regional players

• Instituto Nacional de Ecología y Cambio Climático (INECC): Mexico's federal climate and ecology research institute coordinating national climate inventories and policy. Adjacent peer operating at federal level rather than state/civil-society level, but closely comparable in mandate type.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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