# Environmental and urban improvement initiatives in Mexico > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/environmental-protection-initiatives-in-mexico > Updated: 2026-09-26T00:21:06.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3. Local authorities in the State of Mexico have expanded various environmental protection, sanitation, and urban improvement programs. In Yautepec, Morelos, the municipality officially launched its Municipal Program for Environmental Care via the Official Gazette ‘Tierra y Libertad’. This strategic roadmap targets the conservation of water, soil, air, and green spaces by addressing challenges such as vehicle emissions, sugarcane burning, aquifer overexploitation, and untreated wastewater. The plan includes the long-term remediation and definitive closure of the ‘Ojo Seco’ disposal site to prevent groundwater contamination and pests. Furthermore, the program aims to protect natural areas including Sierra Montenegro, the Ajusco-Chichinautzin Biological Corridor, and parts of the Tepozteco National Park through boundary surveys and technical training to prevent deforestation. In Toluca, the Human Rights Commission of the State of Mexico (CODHEM) and the City Council have intensified the ‘Toluca se pone guapa’ initiative. This program, which involves various local institutions, focuses on improving public spaces to uphold the right to a healthy environment. CODHEM president Víctor Leopoldo Delgado Pérez has emphasized that ‘a clean environment is, in fact, an exercised human right’ and has announced plans to expand these environmental actions and training to other CODHEM locations. Mayor Ricardo Moreno has also called for community participation in the ‘Yo Pongo Guapa Toluca’ component of the initiative to maintain urban spaces across various delegations. Other regional efforts include a cleaning campaign in Atotonilco de Tula to restore natural spaces near the Tula River, and a cemetery remodeling project in Tantoyuca. ## Claims - The Tantoyuca Municipal Cemetery is undergoing a comprehensive remodeling project. (single source) - The cemetery remodeling includes a new perimeter wall, new lighting, landscaping, and murals. (single source) - Atotonilco de Tula held a cleaning day in the influence area of the Tula River. (single source) - Toluca is conducting simultaneous public space recovery sessions on September 26. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Mexican municipalities launch urban and environmental improvement projects Municipalities in Mexico, including Tantoyuca, Atotonilco de Tula, and Toluca, are launching various urban remodeling, environmental cleaning, and public space maintenance initiatives. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-municipalities-launch-urban-and-environmental-improvement-projects ### 2026-09-21: CODHEM and Toluca City Council launch environmental cleaning initiative CODHEM and the Toluca City Council held a joint cleaning campaign to promote environmental rights and improve public spaces in the State of Mexico. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/codhem-and-toluca-city-council-launch-environmental-cleaning-initiative ### 2026-09-20: Yautepec implements municipal environmental protection program Yautepec, Morelos, has implemented a new environmental program to combat air and water pollution, manage the Ojo Seco waste site, and protect natural areas like Sierra Montenegro and Tepozteco National Park. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yautepec-implements-municipal-environmental-protection-program --- Cite as: Environmental and urban improvement initiatives in Mexico. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/environmental-protection-initiatives-in-mexico