FEMSA Foundation Backs Water Security in Mexico Valley

To support long-term water security solutions, Fundación FEMSA and the Latin American Water Funds Partnership are reinforcing their commitment through Agua Capital, a water fund that promotes sustainable water governance in the Mexico Valley.

Agua Capital serves as both an advisor and active participant in expert committees and policy councils. The organization has co-developed technical studies and forged alliances to address regional water challenges. Its initiatives aim to ensure groundwater availability through environmental restoration and local collaboration. Jessica Ponce, Sustainability Director, FEMSA, said these water fund platforms align with FEMSA’s broader sustainability strategy, which focuses on community engagement and reducing environmental impact.

Executives from Agua Capital, Fundación FEMSA, FEMSA, and Reforestamos Mexico recently visited an ongoing project in the Izta-Popo region. The initiative focuses on soil conservation and strategic natural area restoration to support the aquifers that supply the Mexico Valley’s metropolitan area. A hydrogeological study by Agua Capital identified the Iztaccihuatl-Popocatepetl National Park as a high-potential recharge zone.

Eduardo Vázquez, Director, Agua Capital, highlighted the importance of forming alliances with organizations like Reforestamos Mexico to extend the reach of sustainable initiatives. The collaboration aims to build trust within local communities and implement long-term water conservation measures.

Current efforts in the region include the construction of a forest nursery producing 2,000 plants, development of productive models that improve natural resource management, and the creation of sustainable tourism and value chains. These projects aim to benefit 516 ranchers while increasing aquifer recharge in the Texcoco and Chalco-Amecameca systems.

Ernesto Herrera, Director, Reforestamos Mexico, called on other companies to invest in Agua Capital’s projects to enhance water capture and support local livelihoods. The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen institutional capacity, promote effective water governance, and encourage sustainable water use practices in the Mexico Valley and surrounding recharge areas.