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Quintana Roo aims to elevate carbon credit commercialization as a key component of its sustainability strategy by 2026, focusing on monetizing forest conservation to generate revenue for rural communities. Several projects have begun generating and selling carbon credits in the Mayan region, with five initiatives actively supported by the state's jungle coverage.

The projects have potential for expansion, especially in municipalities like Jose Maris Morelos. Carbon credit projects require a certification process that typically spans two years, impacting community participation.

Demand for carbon credits linked to mangrove conservation is also rising, with Mexico aiming to mobilize US$4 billion by 2030 for global mangrove conservation. In 2025, Quintana Roo established the Caribbean's first Environmental and Sargassum Monitoring Center to support mangrove preservation. The year also saw the publication of an updated Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism, enhancing sustainability efforts in the tourism sector.