Most European Wild Bee Species Declining, Study Warns

A study analysing records since 1921 shows most of Europe's wild bee species and half of hover fly species have declined over the past century, with declines visible across all European regions except the Alps. The research coincides with the UN biodiversity summit (COP17) in Armenia, highlighting a crucial opportunity to address biodiversity loss. The findings underscore the urgent need for EU-wide conservation policies to protect pollinator populations critical to food security and ecosystems.

Byte's take

Europe's pollinators are vanishing faster than its climate policies can save them.