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World Bee Day 2025 Highlights Record Pollinator Declines and Global Conservation Efforts

With honey bee colony losses projected to reach 70% this year, urgent action is underway to protect pollinators vital to food systems and biodiversity.

Honey bees are pictured in a beehive in Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany, during the 'world bee day' on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Honey bees are pictured in a beehive in Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany, on the "world bee day" on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Honey bees are pictured in a beehive in Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany, on the "world bee day" on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Honey bees are pictured in a beehive in Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany, on the 'world bee day' on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Overview

  • The 2025 World Bee Day theme, 'Bee Inspired by Nature to Nourish Us All,' underscores the critical role of pollinators in sustaining ecosystems and agriculture.
  • Experts warn U.S. honey bee colony losses could spike to 70% in 2025, far exceeding the typical 40–50% annual declines seen in recent years.
  • Pollinators, responsible for over 75% of global food crop reproduction, face threats from pesticides, habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.
  • Slovenia and U.S. states are advancing pollinator protection through pesticide regulations, habitat restoration, and conservation incentives like the Golden Bee Award.
  • Urban initiatives, including rooftop hives and pollinator-friendly gardens, are gaining traction in cities worldwide to support dwindling pollinator populations.