Tuxpan

AREA:
1,061.9 km2 (410.0 sq mi)
POPULATION:
154,600
Mexico

Tuxpan, in the state of Jalisco, participates in the GEF-6 Sustainable Cities program as part of Mexico’s effort to develop replicable models for low-carbon urban infrastructure. The city hosts a solid waste management pilot centered on an organic waste biodigester, designed to process up to 60 tons of waste per day while generating approximately 0.5 MW of clean energy. Originally prepared for another city, the project was successfully transferred to Tuxpan following a shift in local priorities, demonstrating the importance of flexibility and adaptability in urban project design. By combining waste treatment, renewable energy generation, and institutional learning, the Tuxpan pilot contributes to a broader framework for circular economy solutions that can be scaled across Mexican cities.

Recent Initiatives

Transit-Oriented Development

Transit-Oriented Development integrates transport planning, land use, and urban design to create compact, connected, and livable cities.

Municipal PPP

Municipal Public-Private Partnerships are long-term collaborations between local governments and private entities to deliver infrastructure and public services.

Gender and Cities

Women and girls face disproportionate climate impacts in cities, making gender equality essential to achieving resilient, inclusive urban development.
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