Zapopan, Jalisco; January 30th, 2025The Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara campus and the Intermunicipal System of Potable Water and Sewerage (SIAPA) Jalisco consolidated a strategic collaboration to promote sustainable sustainable water management in the region.
During a meeting led by Dr. Abraham Mendoza Dr. Abraham Mendozarector of the campus, and Eng. Antonio Juárez TruenoAntonio Juárez Trueno, director of SIAPA, discussed strategies for the development of water infrastructure, research and public policies focused on the efficient use of water. infrastructure, research and public policies focused on the efficient use of water..
A commitment to water sustainability
The Dr. Mendoza stressed the importance of generating alliances between academia and the public sector. academia and the public sector to offer effective solutions to the water problem in the region. "Our mission as a university is to to have a social impact and to contribute from water research innovative solutions solutions to face droughts, improve water quality and prevent floods," he said.he said.
For his part, Mr. Juárez Trueno Juarez Trueno emphasized the interest of SIAPA Jalisco in promoting environmental education and the training of new generations in water management. "We need a hotbed of experts to contribute to the development of long-term water solutions," he said.he said.
Innovation and education for water management
The event counted with the participation of distinguished researchers from the Universidad Panamericanasuch as Dr. Francisco Orozco Argote, the Dr. Daniela SalgadoDr. Daniela Salgado, Dr. Ligia García Dr. Ligia GarcíaDr. Ligia García , Dr. Hugo Briseño Dr. Hugo Briseño and Rodrigo Navarro.
During the meeting, a proposal was made for the creation of the Water Research Institutean initiative that will promote the development of innovative technologies for water purification, drought controldrought control and optimization of water resources in Jalisco. Jalisco.
This meeting reaffirms Universidad Panamericana 's commitment to sustainable development and the training of professionals who have a positive impact on society. Both institutions agreed to follow up on the proposed projects and strengthen their ties for the benefit of the Jalisco community.
Learn more about what Universidad Panamericana is doing in sustainability issues at: https://www.up.edu.mx/sostenibilidad/
