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Chinampa Regeneration in Mexico: Ancestral Solutions for Climate Adaptation, Water Security, and Biodiversity Passed

Monday November 17, 2025 15:00 - 15:40 -03 The Swedish pavilion - Open for public

Category: FOSTERING A JUST TRANSITION HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

The ancient chinampas of Xochimilco are a proven, circular model for food security, inequality reduction, women empowerment, and climate resilience. They presuppose a living testament to a worldview where humanity and nature exist in symbiotic harmony. This session explores how to regenerate them structurally and for the long term.

We will showcasing how visionary partnerships and conscious business models can contribute to profound, horizontal regeneration; fostering a future where ancient wisdom is reinstated to heal our modern world, creating a synergy of resilience that is both inclusive and enduring.

We'll discuss how corporate alliances and innovative finance can accelerate this solution for modern challenges, bringing forth incredible opportunity for the creativity of Nordic companies.

Moderator: Nicolás Urbina, Sr. Project Manager, Business Sweden

Panelists: 

  • Paola Visconti Arizpe, Director of Sustainability and Climate Action, Executive Vice-Rectorate for Academic Affairs and Faculty, Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Helena Carlsson, Trade Commissioner, Business Sweden
  • Adrián Fernández Bremauntz, Director and Founder, Climate Initiative Mexico