Regenerative Communities, Plastic Cleanup, Sustainable Growth

Quintana Roo will host Mexico’s first regenerative community, a model supported by UN Habitat. Meanwhile, Mexico’s National Coastal Cleanup Campaign aims to eliminate all plastics from beaches by 2030.

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Quintana Roo to Host Mexico’s First Regenerative Community

Mexico’s first regenerative community will be developed in Quintana Roo, led by consultant Carlos Dehesa, to promote sustainable living rooted in bioclimatic design, clean energy, agroecology, and cultural preservation. The project emphasizes ecological resilience, circular economy, and citizen participation, with support from UN-Habitat, the Intercultural Maya University, and local authorities. Aiming to inspire similar initiatives in rural regions, the model offers pathways for green job creation and responsible tourism while empowering local communities through participatory design and regenerative leadership.

Mexico Launches National Coastal Plastic Cleanup Initiative

The federal government launched the National Great Coastal and Beach Cleanup Campaign to eliminate all plastic waste from its coastal ecosystems by 2030, starting with cleanup operations across 63 beaches in 17 states and the deployment of 2,500 naval personnel and 2,000 volunteers. The initiative, presented by Environment Minister Alicia Bárcena on World Environment Day, also promotes reducing plastic use and increasing recycling to prevent further marine pollution. With approximately 12,000t of plastic reaching Mexico’s coasts daily, authorities aim to reduce this by 3,000t annually over the next five years, highlighting the urgent need for collective action and ecosystem protection.

Mexico Sets Environmental Targets for 2030

During the forum Reflections on Mexico’s ABC, Environment Minister Alicia Bárcena presented the 2025–2030 environmental goals for the National Development Plan, focusing on restoration, pollution remediation, and climate action. Key targets include reforesting 100,000ha of forest and 18,000ha of mangroves, cleaning up major rivers, restoring 30 contaminated sites, and protecting 30% of Mexico’s land and marine areas by 2030. The plan also aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35%, build recycling infrastructure, and improve regulatory compliance, with officials stressing the urgent need for coordinated action amid growing climate risks.

Mexico City Unveils New Environmental Plan

On World Environment Day, Mexico City’s government unveiled a new environmental strategy with 10 key actions to boost sustainability, restore ecosystems, and enhance citizen engagement. The plan includes planting 40 million trees, expanding sustainable mobility through electromobility, restoring urban rivers, and protecting biodiversity and agricultural lands. Major initiatives feature the creation of 10,000 green blocks, a Circular Economy Park, 20 eco-tourism parks, and increased efforts against illegal logging and land invasion.

Monterrey to Boost Sustainable Commerce

The Monterrey 2025 Business Roundtable brought together over 90 companies committed to sustainability to strengthen ESG-aligned commercial ties, generating more than US$1.18 million in potential business through 180 meetings. Organized by Nuevo León’s Ministry of Equality and Inclusion, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Sistema B México, and Komunika Latam, the event emphasized building inclusive and sustainable value chains. It also showcased the impact of the global B Movement, promoting business models that prioritize people, society, and the environment.