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Are you active in the Sustainability & Water Management sector? On this page you will find more information about these sectors in Mexico. The sectors are divided into the following topics:
Mexico is a large country with a total area of 1.9 million square kilometers, two long coastlines and several major rivers. In the country, an average of 760 mm of water falls annually, which corresponds to 1489 km2 per year. Partly because of this, Mexico has large natural water resources.
While this has many benefits, it also carries other dangers. Due to its geographical location, the country is regularly exposed to serious hydro-meteorological hazards, such as hurricanes and intense rainfall. While this is good for the availability of surface water and the natural replenishment of aquifers, it also causes damage to the population, infrastructure and services. More than eight million people were affected by heavy rainfall between 1980 and 2010.
Although there is an abundance of water in parts of Mexico, there are also parts of the country where there is a water scarcity. Mexico has an existing and well-developed policy framework for water resources management. However, the implementation of the policy framework is not smooth. Municipalities are responsible for providing public water distribution and sewerage services. The most common organisational form is the provision of water services through a local water company. In addition, the drinking water distribution systems are not centralised.
In Mexico, 75% of the available water is used in the agricultural sector, 14.6% for private household use, 5.5% for the energy sector and 4.1% for the industrial sector. The national water program (programa nacional hídrico) set the targets that by 2018 63% of wastewater should be cleaned and recycled and 8 million people should have access to drinking water. Unfortunately, the current percentage of recycled water is 57%.
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Water is unevenly distributed in Mexico. About 74% of the population lives in areas with limited access to water. Urban water management is the most problematic sector. Especially in Mexico City, the water purification and wastewater systems are facing major challenges. The water consumption per person in the capital is an average of 300 liters per day. In the Netherlands this is an average of 119 liters per person.
In addition to the high water consumption in urban areas, there are also households that do not have access to water. 1.25 million households do not have access to running water and another 1 million households have limited access.
Mexico aims to get 35% of its energy consumption from renewable sources. This brings opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs. An overview of these opportunities can be found below:
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The need for innovative environmental technology in Mexico has risen sharply in recent years due to the new sustainability goals of the Mexican government. One of the most prominent sustainability goals states that by 2024, 35% of energy consumption should be generated from renewable sources. Want to know more about this? Then view our page on the energy & maritime sectors.
The electric vehicle industry is growing gradually, which in the long term will create many interesting opportunities in this market. Dutch entrepreneurs can add value to Mexico by contributing to the development of electronic vehicles and charging stations. In addition, there are opportunities in the fast charging infrastructure with 100% renewable energy. The Netherlands is a frontrunner in regular and fast charging systems for electric cars and has expertise in implementing these technologies.
Population growth and increasing industrialization pose major challenges to Mexican water and waste management systems. In Mexico, 1.1 kg of waste per person will be produced daily in 2020. This is comparable to the Netherlands. However, Mexico’s waste management system has room for improvement. Currently, 66% of waste goes to general landfills, 20% to open-air landfills, 8% to controlled landfills and only 5% is recycled.
According to the Mexican Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), this high waste generation is the main reason for high air pollution in Mexican urban areas.
There are many opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs in the sustainability sector of Mexico. Below an overview:
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At NLinBusiness.com we have all kinds of relevant articles about doing business in Mexico. Below you will find a selection of interviews, podcasts or videos from this sector that you may find interesting.
Paulo works with her passion for sustainability to implement circular solutions for the Mexican economy. Do you want to know how? Read the interview!
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Fernando Flores is CEO of GreenID, a company engineer specialized in renewable energy technology. The Holland House Mexico interviewed him and here you can read his story!
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Holland House Mexico is the NL Business Hub in Mexico. Do you want to know what Holland House Mexico can do for you locally? On our website you will find more information about this hub and how to get in touch with them.
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