Guadalajara Metropolitan Area

Guadalajara Metropolitan Area’s Resilience Journey

In Guadalajara, Mexico’s second largest city, steady population growth and climate change have created a critical need to address water management issues, particularly the availability of potable water.

If current trends continue, Guadalajara’s water system will not be able to address growing demand, leading to regular shortages with far-reaching social and health consequences. There must be prompt action to protect and rebuild the water supply, improve the distribution of water, and create social programs to promote water conservation.

The Guadalajara area is located in the western part of the Mexican Volcanic Belt, placing the city and surrounding areas at high risk of seismic activity. The city’s vulnerability is increased by varying soil conditions, aging and poorly constructed buildings, and lack of public awareness of risk. The city believes that proactive engagement, including a focus on more resilient construction practices and greater public outreach, can help minimize the impact of future earthquakes.

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Serie de Conversatorios # 5 -Resiliencia Hídrica: Casos de Ciudades   

Serie de Conversatorios # 5 -Resiliencia Hídrica: Casos de Ciudades   

Sin agua no podemos vivir. Pero este recurso se encuentra cada vez más amenazado y, con él, la salud pública, la seguridad alimentaria y el medio ambiente. Su escasez pone en riesgo la ...
Serie de Conversatorios # 4 -Establecimiento de oficinas de resiliencia: la experiencia de R-Cities y sus CROs 

Serie de Conversatorios # 4 -Establecimiento de oficinas de resiliencia: la experiencia de R-Cities y sus CROs 

El establecimiento de oficinas de resiliencia ha sido clave para asegurar una implementación efectiva de las estrategias de resiliencia de nuestras ciudades en Latinoamérica y en el mundo. Estas ...
Women and the Future of Resilience: Resilient Cities Network Chair and Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner joins Latin America and the Caribbean Convening

Women and the Future of Resilience: Resilient Cities Network Chair and Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner joins Latin America and the Caribbean Convening

Mexico City - (R-Cities). Cities of Resilient Cities Network’s Latin America and the Caribbean region convened in Mexico City last week with a focus on climate change and gender equity.

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