Introduction
On June 5, 2025, in Mexico City, the Head of Government, Clara Brugada, announced an ambitious environmental plan to transform the capital into a “Sustainable Utopia.” The announcement came during the celebration of World Environment Day, highlighting her administration’s urgency and commitment to environmental protection.
Key Components of the Environmental Plan
- Sponge City and Reforestation: The plan aims to reforest urban areas by planting 40 million trees and plants over the next six-year term.
- Zero-Emission Mobility: Brugada emphasized the importance of reducing pollution from transportation.
- Circular City: A massive campaign for waste separation will be relaunched to promote recycling and reduce landfill waste.
- Combating Climate Change: The plan includes reducing CO2 emissions, promoting clean energy sources, and launching “Eco-Villages” programs to encourage eco-friendly technologies in homes, such as solar heating and rainwater harvesting.
- Clean Metropolitan Air: Collaboration with the State of Mexico to review and improve vehicle verification, “Hoy No Circula” programs, and environmental contingency measures.
- Protection of Wildlife and Animal Welfare: Two new veterinary hospitals, clinics in “Utopia” neighborhoods, and more dog parks will be constructed.
- Defense of Conservation Land and Water Forest: Zero tolerance for illegal land invasions and deforestation. Brugada pledged to recover over 170 hectares and strengthen support for conservation land farmers, creating “Earth Markets.”
- Biodiverse City: Installation of 1,500 pollinator gardens, 1,000 urban farms, green roofs, and food production projects across the city.
- City of Canyons and Rivers: Intervention of 35 kilometers of rivers and over 600 hectares of canyons through territorial planning and ecological restoration.
- Sustainable Development: Consolidating the ecological position, launching sustainable building challenges, and organizing annual ecotechnology exhibitions. Creation of a 20-parks ecotourism network and agrotourism routes.
Impact and Recognition
This comprehensive plan aims to establish Mexico City as a sustainability reference and an example of harmonious coexistence between urban life and nature. Clara Brugada publicly acknowledged Miguel Ángel Delgado Reyes, María Eugenia Elsa Díaz Batres, and Dafne González Mancilla from the Mexico City Environmental Department for their outstanding dedication and commitment to environmental preservation.
