Zapopan, Jalisco; September 23, 2025.— The Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara Universidad Panamericana reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship by holding its seventh reforestation event at the Metropolitan Park, reaching the milestone of 1,000 trees planted.
The event, held on September 17, was attended by students, faculty, and staff from the university community, and received support from the Metropolitan Agency for Urban Forests and Bosque Urbano de Extra A.C.
Commitment to future generations
In his opening remarks, Dr. Abraham Mendoza Andrade, president of the Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara Universidad Panamericana , emphasized the importance of these initiatives as a legacy for future generations.
In his speech, he referred to Pope Francis’s encyclical, Laudato Si, which was published in 2015 and is inspired by the Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis of Assisi.
“There are two ideas from the encyclical that I would like to share with you. The first is that humanity still has the capacity to transform and recreate our common home through activities such as the reforestation we are carrying out today. The second is that this act goes beyond simply complying with rules or requirements: the real challenge is to consider what legacy we want to leave for future generations,” said the rector.
A reforestation day with environmental and social impact
The event was not only aimed at planting trees, but also served as an opportunity to raise awareness. The joint participation of students, faculty, and administrative staff demonstrated the Universidad Panamericana broad commitment Universidad Panamericana environmental causes.
During the reforestation effort, the volunteers—who had filled all available spots—received instructions on proper planting techniques to ensure the trees’ survival and optimal adaptation to the park’s ecosystem.
Various native species from the region were planted, carefully selected to contribute to local biodiversity and the resilience of the urban ecosystem.
Synergy between universities, society, and institutions
Dr. Mendoza thanked the partner organizations, emphasizing the importance of collaboration: “I would especially like to thank the Metropolitan Urban Forest Agency and Bosque Urbano de Extra AC for giving us the opportunity to work together to organize an event like this.”
The event demonstrated how the partnership between academia, civil society, and government serves as an effective model for addressing environmental challenges.
Universidad Panamericana: A Leader in Sustainability
This seventh reforestation initiative is part of the Universidad Panamericana ongoing efforts Universidad Panamericana integrate environmental sustainability into its institutional agenda, establishing itself as a leading university in promoting values of respect for and care of the environment, as well as an institution open to dialogue with the surrounding community.
The event concluded with a sense of accomplishment and a call to continue building a sustainable future, in which reforestation is seen as a key step toward a harmonious relationship between society and nature.
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