World Bee Day 2024: Seven Years of Bee Conservation Efforts

Published: 20.5.2024

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World Bee Day 2024: Seven Years of Bee Conservation Efforts

On the 7th anniversary of World Bee Day, the global spotlight once again shines on the vital contributions of bees and pollinators to our planet's ecosystem. The largest international event to mark World Bee Day will take place on May 22–23 in Ljubljana. Additionally, the Slovenian Tourist Board has unveiled a new publication spotlighting apicultural tourism in Slovenia.

World Bee Day 2024: Seven Years of Bee Conservation Efforts

Today marks the 7th anniversary since bees and other pollinators were brought to the spotlight for the first World Bee Day. This year, the occasion emphasizes the crucial role of bees and other pollinators in our planet's survival and highlights the theme "Bee engaged with Youth". This theme highlights the importance of involving young people in beekeeping and pollinator conservation efforts, recognizing them as the future stewards of our environment.   

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Organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the largest international event to mark World Bee Day, an international forum titled "Bees for people, planet and peace", will be held on May 22–23 in Ljubljana. The event aims to unite government representatives, international organizations, experts, businesses and civil society members, fostering renewed collaboration in beekeeping and pollination efforts to advance sustainable development goals. Serving as a platform to assess global beekeeping and pollination initiatives, the forum will facilitate knowledge-sharing and meaningful dialogue, culminating in recommendations for future cooperation and actions. While maintaining a global perspective, this year's forum will place a special emphasis on Africa. Organizers aspire to establish the forum as a biennial event hosted in Slovenia.

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Slovenia's initiative for World Bee Day, celebrated on the birth date of the 18th-century bee expert Anton Janša, gained global recognition when the UN General Assembly declared May 20th as World Bee Day in 2017. This proclamation, supported by 115 countries, underscores the significance of protecting bees and other pollinators as a collective responsibility.

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On the occasion of this year's celebrations of the World Bee Day, the Slovenian Tourist Board also unveiled its latest publication crafted in partnership with the Slovenian Beekeepers' Association. This multi-lingual publication in Slovenian, English and German on apitourism and beekeeping in Slovenia is tailored for both leisure travellers and industry professionals and serves as an invaluable resource for educational trips and thematic gatherings.

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Moreover, don't miss out on the captivating episode of Feel Slovenia the podcast, premiered two years ago, offering timeless insights into the world of apiculture in Slovenia.

 

 

 

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Slovenia takes great pride in its native Carniolan honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica), a symbol of hard work, resilience, and national identity. Protected under various legislations, including the Livestock Act and the pre-accession treaty to the EU, efforts to preserve the Carniolan bee's native habitat remain a priority for Slovenia. Further demonstrating Slovenia's commitment to beekeeping, its inscription on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity highlights the cultural and ecological significance of beekeeping practices. This recognition pays tribute to generations of beekeepers who uphold tradition, pass on invaluable knowledge, and contribute to ecological balance and sustainable development.

In a significant development for European beekeeping, Boštjan Noč has been elected as the First President of the European Beekeeping Association (EBA). With 18 beekeeping organizations from 15 European countries uniting under the EBA, representing over 234,000 beekeepers, President Noč emphasizes the need for collaborative action to advance beekeeping interests across Europe.

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