{"id":35464,"date":"2025-05-20T17:34:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T15:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.co2news.sk\/?p=35464"},"modified":"2025-05-20T17:35:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T15:35:36","slug":"world-bee-day-2025-protecting-pollinators-in-the-era-of-climate-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.co2news.sk\/en\/2025\/05\/20\/world-bee-day-2025-protecting-pollinators-in-the-era-of-climate-change\/","title":{"rendered":"World Bee Day 2025: Protecting Pollinators in the Era of Climate Change"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imagine a world without apples, almonds, tomatoes, or coffee. It would not only be bland, but dangerously unbalanced. This is not fiction, but a potential reality if pollinators like bees disappeared. World Bee Day, observed on May 20, is a global call to remember, value and protect these essential creatures. In 2025, the campaign will focus on the theme "Let us be inspired by nature so that it nourishes us all"<\/strong> It goes beyond admiration. It inspires action to support biodiversity, sustainable agriculture and ecosystem resilience.<\/p>\n

Bees<\/strong>, along with other pollinators like butterflies, birds, bats, and even some animals like lemurs, not only fill our plates but also keep our planet's living systems in balance. Their survival is closely linked to our own. By pollinating, they move pollen from one flower to another. Without this process, most plants cannot produce fruit or seeds. Together, these pollinators help grow almost 90 out of 100 wild plants<\/strong>They also help in growing more than three-quarters of food crops<\/strong>that we eat, such as apples, almonds, onions, coffee, and avocados.<\/p>\n

There are over 20,000 species of bees in the world, most of which live in the wild. We usually take them for granted, but when they disappear, we feel the difference. Farmers lose money because crops don't grow well. Food prices rise. The variety of fruits and vegetables is decreasing. Our meals are becoming less healthy. Pollinators not only help plants grow, they make fruit bigger, tastier and more colorful<\/strong>, for free, every day, without us having to ask them to. But when nature is damaged, pollinators are usually the first to suffer. And when they disappear, we have a lot to lose.<\/p>\n

This problem is not just about bees dying out. It's about something much bigger. Nature is like a chain, and pollinators are one of its strong links. When that link is broken, the whole system begins to collapse. Animals, plants, and people all feel the damage. Pollinators, like bees, butterflies, bats, and birds, are disappearing. much faster than they should \u2013 up to 1000 times faster<\/strong>. About 35 out of 100 pollinating insects are at risk. Among animals like birds and bats, 17 out of 100 are at risk.<\/p>\n

If this continues, the way we eat will change. Fruits, nuts, seeds, and leafy greens could become scarce. The bright, fresh foods we enjoy today could be replaced by simple, cheap ones like rice, wheat, and corn. That means less nutrition and more hunger. Farmers will have a harder time growing their crops. Prices in stores will rise. The poorest people, who are already struggling, will suffer the most. No one wants that kind of future.<\/p>\n

World Bee Day was officially established by the United Nations in 2018. They chose May 20th because it is the birthday of the bee. Anton Jan\u0161a<\/strong>. He lived in Slovenia in the 18th century and helped improve beekeeping. He believed that bees were special because they worked hard and didn't need much in return. Today, we respect bees for the same reason. But respect is no longer enough. Bees are in danger and need our help.<\/p>\n

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) raises awareness, trains beekeepers, supports organic farms, and enforces laws to protect pollinators. Their message is simple \u2013 If we protect pollinators, we protect our future.<\/strong>Projects in different countries, such as \u201cBee Educated!\u201d in Samoa or supporting beekeeping in Yemen, show that helping bees helps people. It protects culture, jobs and land, and it does so with nature, not against it.<\/p>\n

You don't have to go big on farming to help bees and other pollinators. Small actions at home can make a big difference. You can to plant flowers<\/strong>that grow naturally in your area and provide food for bees. You can stop using harmful sprays<\/strong> in your garden. You can let wild bees build their nests safely. It also helps buying honey from local beekeepers<\/strong>. So is talking to your friends and family about why bees are important. Even placing a shallow bowl of water and pebbles outside provides a place for bees to rest and drink.<\/p>\n

Farmers can also help by growing many types of crops instead of just one, providing more food for pollinators. They can also reduce pesticide use and plant hedges and trees around fields to create safe places for bees. Governments can support all of these efforts. They can provide money or rewards to farmers who protect pollinators. They can listen to indigenous peoples, who have deep knowledge of nature and the land. The more people get involved, the better for pollinators \u2013 and for all of us.<\/p>\n

Although bees are small, their role in nature is enormous. They help flowers, fruits and vegetables grow by transferring pollen between plants. This connects everything in the natural world \u2013 from the soil beneath our feet to the air we breathe. Bees don\u2019t just store pollen, they help life continue. They build beehives from wax and turn flower nectar into honey, which feeds people all over the world. World Bee Day is not just a time to thank bees. It is also a solemn reminder. If we don\u2019t act now, we could lose them. But it is also a message of hope. We can still choose to protect bees and follow nature\u2019s example. Spring<\/strong><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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