CICBEC: between academia, research, and culture in the Cuatro Ciénegas Valley, Coahuila.

Authors: Iñaky Laredo, Cynthia Barrera, Arelí Gutierrez

Year: 2025

Abstract

The Coahuila Center for Biodiversity Conservation and Ecology Research at the Autonomous University of Coahuila (CICBEC of the UAdeC) seeks to contribute to the conservation of biological diversity in regions that, due to their characteristics, are unique in the world, with an emphasis on the state’s desert zone. This is achieved through cutting-edge, high-quality scientific research, collaboration with rural communities, and the dissemination and application of the knowledge generated. CICBEC conducts specialized research in biotechnology, specifically focusing on the sustainable use of plant and microbiological resources in the Cuatro Ciénegas Valley for agricultural applications. The center also employs researchers certified by the National Forestry Commission (CONAFOR) to carry out technology transfer projects focused on candelilla wax and the use of the creosote bush. CICBEC hosts students from various regional and national institutions, showcasing the research generated in Cuatro Ciénegas at the federal and international levels.