The full Senate approved reforms to incorporate tree-planting policies and green area management into urban and housing planning, in order to promote the planting, maintenance, and conservation of plant species suited to the climatic and ecosystem conditions of each region.
The bill was endorsed by the assembly with 96 votes and amends various provisions of the general laws on Ecological Equilibrium and Environmental Protection; Human Settlements, Territorial Planning, and Urban Development; and Climate Change.
Among the changes, the term "tree planting" (arborización) is incorporated, defined as the set of actions aimed at the planting, maintenance, and conservation of suitable plant species in cities and human settlements, taking into account the climatic and ecosystem conditions of each region, with the aim of creating habitats for urban wildlife and improving air quality, so that they contribute to environmental and social well-being.
The reforms establish that state laws must promote and apply actions for the planting, maintenance, and conservation of suitable plant species in the public spaces of urban areas, as part of the improvement and conservation of population centers.
They also provide that the programs of metropolitan zones or conurbations must include the specific provisions and actions needed to fulfill this purpose.
The approved bill establishes …
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The full Senate of the Republic approved reforms to incorporate tree-planting policies and green area management into urban and housing planning, in order to promote the planting, maintenance, and conservation of plant species suited to the climatic and ecosystem conditions of each region. The bill was endorsed by the assembly with 96 votes and amends various provisions of the general laws on Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection; Human Settlements, Territorial Planning, and Urban Development; and Climate Change. Among the changes, the term "arborization" is incorporated, defined as the set of actions aimed at the planting, maintenance, and conservation of suitable plant species in cities and human settlements, taking into account the climatic and ecosystem conditions of each region, with the aim of creating habitats for urban wildlife and improving air quality, so that they contribute to environmental and social well-being. The reforms establish that state laws must promote and apply actions for the planting, maintenance, and conservation of suitable plant species in public spaces of urban areas, as part of the improvement and conservation of population centers. They also stipulate that programs for metropolitan zones or conurbations must include the specific provisions and actions to fulfill this purpose. The approved bill establishes that, in matters of emission reduction, carbon capture in the agriculture, forestry, and other land use sector, preservation of ecosystems and biodiversity, the three levels of government will promote actions aimed at the planting, maintenance, and conservation of suitable plant species in cities and human settlements, considering the climatic and ecosystem conditions of each region. You may be interested in: Collegiate Court grants injunction to Grupo Herdez; prevents withdrawal against defendant accused of procedural fraud. Discrimination and harassment against a UNAM transgender teacher denounced; campaign launched. Sheinbaum celebrates adjustments for health, schools, and the environment in the 2027 Federal Expenditure Budget; guarantees elections with budget for the INE. Join our channel! EL UNIVERSAL is now on WhatsApp! From your mobile device, find out the day's most relevant news, opinion articles, entertainment, trends, and more. aov