An intersection of art, science, and ancestral knowledge
Sanct's missión is to inform, inspire, educate, and steward indigenous lands and ecosystems, with a primary focus on the Yucatán Peninsula in México.
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Our Mission & Vision
Sanctuary for the Sacred Arts (Sanctlab) is dedicated to safeguarding cultural heritage, protecting endangered ecosystems, and fostering a profund connection and appreciation for nature.
DonateAn intersection of art, science, and ancestral knowledge
Sanct's mission is to form, inspire, educate, and steward indigenous landas and ecosystems with a primary focus on the Yucatán Peninsula in México.
Discover MoreOur Mission & Vision
Sanctuary for the Sacred Arts (Sanctlab) is dedicated to safeguarding cultural heritage, protecting endangered ecosystems, and fostering a profund connection and appreciation for nature.
DonateWhat are we protecting?
A living Heritage.
316
Bird Species
73
Endemic Plant Species
Part of Yucatán's primary honey-producing region, representing:
40%
Of México's total honey production
Critical habit for Melipona beeches bees, wich have disappeared from:
93%
Of their historical range
Mayan Train
development impacts:
Each day that passes sees more of Yucatán's honey production capacity vanish, as families are forced to abandon practices that have sustained both local ecosystems and Mayan cultural heritage for generations. The window for action is closing rapidly.
1,554
Kilometers of territory affected by the Mayan Train development.
23
Protected natural areas impacted by the Mayan Train [FONATUR, 2022]
Why Now?
The preservation of this sacred land has reached a critical tipping point. Each day that passes sees more of Yucatán's honey production capacity vanish.
Our Goal?
Is to create a dynamic educational hub where climate justice and ecological awareness are the forefront. Grounded in respect for indigenous sovereignty, Sanc collaborates with local communities to protect the region's unique biodiversity and uphold traditional knowledge systems.
DonateAn intersection of art, science, and ancestral knowledge
Sanct's mission is to form, inspire, educate, and steward indigenous landas and ecosystems with a primary focus on the Yucatán Peninsula in México.
Discover MoreWhy Now?
The preservation of this sacred land has reached a critical tipping point. Each day that passes sees more of Yucatán's honey production capacity vanish.
Our Goal?
Is to create a dynamic educational hub where climate justice and ecological awareness are the forefront. Grounded in respect for indigenous sovereignty, Sanc collaborates with local communities to protect the region's unique biodiversity and uphold traditional knowledge systems.
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