Water, Emissions, Nearshoring: The Week in Infrastructure

The North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) selected 13 projects to fund under its Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience Grant Program (EJ4Climate), aiming to empower urban communities in the region to tackle extreme climate events. In other news, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) highlighted key areas for Mexico to enhance its attractiveness for nearshoring, such as improving water management and infrastructure. 

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CEC to Fund 13 Climate Resilience Projects in North America

CEC unveiled the 13 climate-focused projects set to receive up to US$200,000 in funding each by CEC's EJ4Climate. These initiatives aim to empower urban communities across North America to tackle extreme climate events. 

SEDENA Leads Cross-Border Initiative to Revamp Wastewater Plant 

The Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA) will oversee the rehabilitation of the San Antonio de los Buenos Wastewater Treatment Plant in Tijuana, Baja California, a project set to benefit residents on both sides of the Mexico-US border.

Pending Priorities: OECD on Mexico's Nearshoring Appeal

OECD advised Mexico to improve its water management and infrastructure to increase its nearshoring appeal. In addition to these priorities, the OECD also emphasized the importance of creating a new fiscal framework to facilitate investments in water management, education, and digitalization. 

ENGEL Invests US$64.6 Million to Expand Operations in Queretaro

Injection molding and automation leader ENGEL is investing US$64.6 million to expand its operations in Queretaro. This expansion aims to bolster the production of high-quality injection molding machines and create 310 new jobs in the region.

How the Construction Sector Can Win the Carbon Game 

Alicia Silva, CEO and Founder, Revitaliza Consultores, underscores the construction industry's role in addressing climate change. Responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions, the sector requires transformative action aligned with the Paris Agreement, she says. Silva emphasizes the urgent need for decarbonization and outlines key strategies for reducing both operational and embodied carbon emissions, calling for collaborative efforts across the industry to achieve these goals.