Conferences on the recovery of natural environments in urban areas
Conferences on the recovery of natural environments in urban areas
The rapid and uncontrolled growth of urban areas poses a growing threat to the natural environments that exist within or around cities. These spaces include fragmented ecosystems, urban parks, green corridors, bodies of water, and wetlands, which, in addition to fulfilling essential ecological functions, constitute public spaces of high social value.
Their presence in urban environments generates multiple benefits, such as improved air quality, thermal regulation, aquifer recharge, mitigation of floods and droughts, promotion of biodiversity and ecosystem health, as well as the provision of environments favorable to the physical and mental health of the population.
Urban sprawl often reduces ecosystems to isolated patches surrounded by urban infrastructure. This fragmentation compromises ecological connectivity, impedes species mobility, disrupts gene flow between populations, and weakens ecosystems' ability to withstand diseases, invasive species, and extreme weather events.
In response to this problem, the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL), through the Directorate of Project Development of the Secretariat of Sustainability, has been promoting the Days of Recovery of Natural Environments in Urban Areas since 2016.
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A distinctive aspect of these workshops is their capacity to be replicated by other educational institutions, government agencies, and civil society organizations, which has allowed them to expand as a best environmental practice in the state of Nuevo León. Collective participation has also contributed to fostering a culture of care and ownership of the land, encouraging new restoration and conservation initiatives in different parts of the metropolitan area.
With these actions, UANL reaffirms its commitment to urban sustainability and university social responsibility. By integrating institutional, scientific, and community efforts, the University actively contributes to building more resilient, inclusive, and ecologically functional cities. This model demonstrates that higher education can and should play a leading role in the sustainable transformation of the urban environment.
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