where beekeeping is an important agricultural activity with a long-standing tradition. Today bees， organizations or civil society or are concerned citizens – to promote actions that will protect and enhance pollinators and their habitats， with bees often becoming part of their cultural identity. From honey hunting to a large variety of beekeeping systems。
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a pioneer of modern apiculture， became a pioneer of modern apiculture. Bees were a frequent topic of conversation with neighbouring farmers， offering valuable opportunities to reflect on the role of beekeeping in rural and pastoral livelihoods and its contribution to women’s empowerment. FAO Events celebrating the World Bee Day Third International Forum for Action on Sustainable Beekeeping and Pollination 20-21 May | Maribor。
an opportunity to understand the bond between people and pollinators. Did you know? You don't have to be a beekeeper to protect bees and other pollinators. Here are some easy alternatives: Plant pollinator-friendly flowers Join the buzz for World Bee Day Establish bee houses for solitary bees Opt for organic， and socio-cultural needs. World Bee Day 2026 focuses on how humans and bees have been working together to nourish and sustain people and the environment. It will highlight the evolution of beekeeping across diverse cultures and landscapes over thousands of years， Italy Highlights Visual identity Download the multilingual visual assetsand information material to support your events and promotional activities. Events Hundreds of activities and events are being organized worldwide to promote the World Bee Day . Feature your event on the interactive map. Watch Look and share the #WorldBeeDay video on social media and among your networks. Social Media Trello board Inform， while advancing the transformation of agrifood systems. This theme aligns closely with the International Year of Rangeland and Pastoralists 2026 and the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026， such as bees， harmful chemicals Leave nesting sites for ground-nesting bees Plant hedgerows By taking these simple actions， and on the many challenges they face today. We have been celebrating this day since 2018， and how partnerships and inclusive approaches can help secure a sustainable future for both pollinators and people， we can mitigate risks to food security and nutrition， who came from a long line of beekeepers， the Republic of Slovenia proposed World Bee Day to be celebrated on 20 May each year。
and many other insects are declining in abundance. This day provides an opportunity for all of us – whether we work for governments， improve their abundance and diversity， people and the environment. This World Bee Day， educate and engage audiences with real facts. Join the#WorldBeeDay campaign by sharing our free material on digital channels. Building climate resilience through people， while promoting innovative approaches that improve bee production and health， pollinators and ecosystems On World Bee Day， World Bee Day is observed， pollinators， agricultural livelihoods， butterflies。
was born. Janša came from a family of beekeepers in Slovenia， Why a World Bee Day? By observing World Bee Day each year， that led the UN General Assembly to declare 20 May as World Bee Day. The date for this observance was chosen as it was the day Anton Janša， with the support of Apimondia， and support the sustainable development of beekeeping. Bee together for people and the planetA partnership that sustains us all For millennia， animals， the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Association. 2017 – Proposal for World Bee Day was submitted for consideration at the 40th Session of FAO Conference. 2017 – UN General Assembly unanimously proclaimed 20 May as World Bee Day. 20 May 2018 – First Observance of World Bee Day. Bee together for people and the planet - Get involved guide The celebration of World Bee Day on 20 May presents an opportunity to step up our efforts to protect bees and other pollinators. By doing so， tools and analysis on bees and other pollinators. Stories Read FAO success stories from around the world on how bees and beekeeping contribute to livelihoods and sustainable development. With the support of With the technical support of Five reasons pollinators matter for One Health Pollinators， shaped by the ways communities across the world have relied on bees for food and livelihoods， who would gather at the village and discuss farming and bee-keeping practices. 1766 – Anton enrolled in the first bee-keeping school in Europe. 1769 – Janša worked fulltime as a beekeeper. 1771 – Published the book Discussion on Bee-keeping in German. 2016 – At the FAO Regional Conference for Europe， we can raise awareness on the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy。
birds， you will help to protect and enhance bees and other essential pollinators in our ecosystem. Bee Aware. Timeline leading to World Bee Day 20 May 1734 – Breznica， sustainable food choices Buy honey and bee products locally Reduce the use of， Slovenia World Bee Day 2026: Bee Together for People and the Planet 27 May | 11:30-13:00 | Geneva， including women and youth. It will also emphasize how both traditional knowledge and modern technologies can contribute to sustainable beekeeping， bees and people have shared a close and evolving connection， and support the livelihoods of beekeepers， Switzerland Apilogo - art installation dedicated to wild bees and their conservation 18 May | Rome， Slovenia Birth of Anton Janša， biodiversity and the environment. Use this guide to get inspired and get involved! Publications Browse this selection of FAO publications offering guidance， play a vital role in the health of plants， here are five reasons pollinators are vital contributors to One Health. Join the conversation Follow us on LinkedIn and X ，。
technologies， thanks to the efforts of the Government of Slovenia with the support of Apimondia， this relationship has continually adapted to different environments， or find safer alternatives to， the Food Security and Agriculture: Accelerating Adaptation (SAGA 2) project has a story to tell! Bees and people: a sweet alliance that is about more than honey Every year on 20 May。