In this personal and powerful story, Germán Antonio Enríquez Flores, Board Member of World Urban Parks, reflects on how discovering the WUP network transformed his career and worldview. From leading Parque Metropolitano de León at age 30 with little guidance, to hosting the 2022 WUP Congress and championing the Green Flag Award in Mexico, Germán shares how the support, mentorship, and friendships he found in this global community helped him grow as a parks leader.
Now Chair of the WUP Climate Change and Resilience Committee, Germán emphasizes the urgent need for cities—especially those with emerging park systems—to take bold, climate-conscious action. His story is a tribute to the impact of global collaboration, and a call to empower the next generation of park professionals, especially in regions where the field is still gaining recognition.
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