{"id":10794,"date":"2021-05-19T11:52:22","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T10:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/?p=10794"},"modified":"2024-12-17T12:29:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T11:29:16","slug":"ficosterra-also-celebrates-world-bee-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/en\/ficosterra-also-celebrates-world-bee-day\/","title":{"rendered":"World Bee Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n

Every May 20th, we celebrate World Bee Day<\/strong> to highlight the essential role of these pollinators in agriculture, biodiversity, and planet sustainability. Established in 2018 by the UN and led by the Government of Slovenia, this day pays tribute to Anton Jan\u0161a, a pioneer of modern beekeeping. This year, under the theme “Commitment to Bees, Hand in Hand with Youth”<\/strong>, the campaign emphasizes the role of new generations in pollinator conservation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\n

The importance of
world bee day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n

The Role of bees<\/strong>
in the ecosystem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bees are indispensable for pollination, a process that ensures plant reproduction, crop diversity, and global food security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximately 75% of food crops and 90% of flowering plants depend on pollination, making bees a pillar in agriculture and biodiversity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\"\"<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
\n

Direct and indirect
benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\"\"<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Food Production<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts depend on pollination<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\"\"<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Biodiversity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bees contribute to ecological balance by creating habitats for other species<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\"\"<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Economy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Globally, the economic value of insect pollination, primarily by bees, has been estimated at approximately 153 billion euros per year, representing around 10% of the total value of global agricultural production.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

\n

Threats to bees:
urgent challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
\n
\"\"<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n

Factors Affecting <\/strong>
bee populations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

01<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Pesticide Use<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Chemical products like glyphosate negatively impact bee orientation and health<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

02<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Habitat Loss<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Urbanization and monocultures eliminate essential wildflowers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

03<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Climate Change<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The alteration of seasons affects flower availability<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

04<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Pests and Diseases<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Parasites like the Varroa mite weaken bees<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

\n

Global<\/strong> impacts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The disappearance of bees would have serious consequences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\"\"<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Reduction in food production<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"\"<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Loss of biodiversity<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"\"<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Economic impacts on agriculture and beekeeping<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
\n

Sustainable solutions<\/strong>
to protect bees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\"\"<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Individual actions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

01<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Plant local and aromatic flowers in gardens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

02<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Avoid pesticide use in residential areas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n

03<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Buy local honey and bee products to support beekeepers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

\n

Bee-friendly
agricultural practices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\"\"<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Reduce agrochemical use<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"\"<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Create vegetative barriers and natural habitat zones<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"\"<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Cultivate diversified crops to strengthen ecosystems<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\"\"<\/a><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Bee products:
<\/strong>beyond honey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bees don’t just pollinate; they also produce elements with health benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n