US$13.3 million in funding approved for the development of 3 new water and wastewater environmental projects
San Antonio, Texas. – The Board of Directors of the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC) and the North American Development Bank (NADB) has approved three new environmental infrastructure projects in the water and wastewater sector, representing an estimated total investment of US$28.4 million. These projects, which altogether will receive US$13.3 million in grant funding, will benefit about 35,500 residents in the communities of Nogales, Sonora; Douglas, Arizona; and El Paso, Texas.
Pediatric Oncologic Center in Tijuana, B.C. to receive support for an energy efficiency project
San Antonio, Texas. – The North American Development Bank (NADB), Mission Solar Energy and the Castro Limon Foundation, A.C., signed an agreement to support the development of an energy efficiency project to build a solar plant on the facilities of the Pediatric Oncologic Center (the Center) of Baja California in the city of Tijuana.
NADB to participate at 8th North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum
Denver, Colorado. – Alex Hinojosa, Deputy Managing Director of the North American Development Bank (NADB), is participating today at the 8th North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum, organized by CG/LA Infrastructure in Denver, Colorado.
Mercader Financial receives NADB loan to fund border-wide program for the purchase of low-emission vehicles in Mexico
San Antonio, Texas: The North American Development Bank (NADB) and Mercader Financial, S.A., SOFOM, E.R. signed a peso-denominated loan worth an estimated US$27.98 million to fund a financing program for the acquisition of low-emission vehicles manufactured by DINA Camiones S.A. de C.V.
BDAN reaffirms partnership with IDB and the Latin American and Caribbean Water Center
Monterrey, Nuevo León. – In the context of the inauguration of a student facility with cutting-edge technology that supports strategic decision-making at the Monterrey Technological Institute (ITESM), representatives of the North American Development Bank (NADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Latin American and Caribbean Water Center (CDA), reaffirmed their commitment to continue partnering on various initiatives that foster the institutional strengthening of local governments in the northern border region of Mexico.
Emerging and Sustainable Cities (ESC) Workshop held in Hermosillo, Sonora
Hermosillo, Sonora – The first workshop for the Emerging and Sustainable Cities (ESC) initiative was held this week in Hermosillo, Sonora, to train local authorities on how to implement this urban sustainability methodology in their city.
NADB seeking a Chief Enviromental Officer
San Antonio, Texas – The North American Development Bank (NADB), based in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking to fill the new position of Chief Environmental Officer (CEVO), who will be in charge of ensuring the continued oversight and success of the functions and programs currently managed by the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC).
Governor-elect of Chihuahua visits with NADB and BECC
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. – The governor-elect of Chihuahua, Javier Corral Jurado, met with the management of the North American Development Bank (NADB) and Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC).
Emerging and Sustainable Cities (ESC) initiative launches in Hermosillo, Sonora
San Antonio, Texas – An Emerging and Sustainable Cities (ESC) initiative was launched today aimed at implementing this methodology in Hermosillo, Sonora—the first border city to adopt this urban sustainability planning tool.
NADB to participate in the U.S.-Mexico Border Summit 2016
San Antonio, Texas. – The North America Development Bank (NADB) will participate in the U.S.- Mexico Border Summit 2016, which will take place August 4 th and August 5th in both El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua.