By Carolina Martinez Ceja | Communications Coordinator
The project has had a meaningful environmental impact by reinforcing the role of Mayan women as protectors of the melipona bee, a stingless species native to the Yucatán Peninsula and currently at risk of extinction. From January to May 2025, specific strategies were implemented to address climate-related challenges, including the acquisition of resilient mother hives and training in sustainable beekeeping practices.
Workshops focused on topics such as hive health, proper nutrition, and responsible management—all aimed at maintaining colony survival and resilience. These practices are essential for conserving the melipona population, which plays a vital role in pollinating native flora and sustaining biodiversity.
The “Guardians of the Bee” diploma program, developed in collaboration with local universities, has also proven crucial for involving younger generations in species conservation. This initiative promotes environmental awareness and ensures the transmission of ancestral knowledge related to meliponiculture.
Finally, the project has included reforestation efforts with native plant species that serve as forage sources for bees. These activities contribute to the restoration of the local ecosystem and strengthen the ecological function of meliponiculture as a conservation tool.
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