Advocate for the Mayan monument Dr. Anabel Ford and her team signed a memorandum of understanding (M.O.U.) with NICH to develop comprehensive and appealing exhibits aimed at teaching the public about climate and food security solutions from the past that seems tailor-made for the needs of the future.

Although Dr. Anabel Ford was able to coordinate future field research and assist with exhibits on El Pilar and forest gardens, she departed early due to her husband's medical emergency as seen on https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=133964765468091.