Chihuahua authorities launch bat conservation initiatives

The Chihuahua State Congress and the Autonomous University of Chihuahua (UACH) have launched initiatives to promote the conservation of bats and local biodiversity. During an extraordinary session held at the Bustillos Mine in Aquiles Serdán, the State Commission on Ecology and Environment highlighted the ecological importance of bats as natural controllers of agricultural pests, which helps reduce the need for chemical products.

To support these efforts, the Bat Weekend festival was inaugurated, featuring a keynote lecture by Dr. Rodrigo Medellín from UNAM. The event aims to raise awareness about the species' role in maintaining ecosystem balance and food production. This follows the legislative decision to institute the State Bat Protection Day, which will be officially recognized starting in October 2025.

The collaboration between the legislature and academic institutions like UACH seeks to ensure that environmental policies and conservation decisions are grounded in scientific research and evidence.