World Bee Day, usually celebrated annually on May 20th which happens to be today, is a global event dedicated to celebrate and raise awareness about the impactful role bees and other insects that are pollinators play in our ecosystems and economies. This day was designed and structured by the United Nations in 2018 to draw everyone's attention to the threats faced by these essential creatures and to promote their conservation.
The Importance of Bees
Every single insect has their importance as well as bees which are indispensable insects to our environment. They are the main key pollinators, contributing to the growth of 75% according to research to the world's food crops. Their activity is what leads to the production of fruits, nuts, and vegetables, supporting wide varieties of crops and ecosystem health.
Threats to Bee Populations
Despite their numerous importance, the populations of bees as shown by researchers are gradually reducing due to several factors. In this post I will kindly list those factors.
Loss of habitat
Urbanization and agricultural practice and exploration has greatly reduced the natural habitats of bees,now people are going more into the world of agriculture. We now have people planting crops and because of this they have to make use of the farmland, cutting down trees without replacement thereby leaving the bees with fewer places to forage and nest.
High usage of Pesticides
Since eventually everyone is going into farming and other agricultural practices we now have a high rate of chemical pesticides, particularly the ones that are neonicotinoids. This particular pesticide has been detected to have been linked to bee mortality. These chemicals weaken bees' ability to move around, forage, and reproduce.
Climate Change:
Another issue faced by bees is that changes in climate, this factor usually disrupt their behavior and habitats, affecting their food sources and reproductive cycles. When there is a change in climate, some plants don't produce fruit or flowers and the bee may likely not have enough resources to sustain them.
How World Bee Day is Celebrated
In life there are ways to do things, everything can't be done the same way, just the world Bee Day is celebrated through a variety of activities that are packed with educating the public and promoting actions to protect bees. Here are some common ways people and organizations celebrate:
Educational Workshops
If we truly want to protect the bees then the government, organization have to intentionally visit Schools, environmental organizations, and community groups to host programs and seminars that are strictly aimed to teach people about bees' roles in ecosystems and how to protect them.
Bee-Friendly Gardening
Another beautiful country and individuals can celebrate bee day by internationally planting bee-friendly gardens with native flowers that provide nectar and pollen. Avoiding the cutting down of trees without replacement and the also avoid high use of harmful pesticides in these gardens.
Conclusion
World Bee Day is more than just one of our usual celebrations, it is a call to action for everyone. We all have to come to the understanding of the essential role that bees play in our world and recognizing the threats they face. When we have this knowledge, we can work together to ensure their survival. Whether through planting flowers in our garden or homes , supporting sustainable agriculture, or advocating for policy changes, every single action counts. Let’s use this day to honor bees and commit to protecting these small but mighty pollinators for future generations.
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Urbanization and use of pesticides is clear threat to these tiny honey bees and it is disturbing the cycle of life.