World Bee Day

World Bee Day is observed on 20 May each year to draw attention to the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy. It provides an opportunity for governments, organizations, civil society and concerned citizens everywhere to promote actions that will protect and enhance pollinators and their habitats, improve their abundance and diversity, and support the sustainable development of beekeeping. Find out more

Stingless bees: Honey production and pressing challenges

While the common honeybee (Apis mellifera) gets most of the attention, a fascinating group of close relatives, the stingless bees (Meliponini), have been quietly humming along for millennia. These ecologically important pollinators boast a rich history of honey production and hold immense potential for sustainable agriculture. However, their path is not without challenges.

Eva Crane Symposium on stingless bees

26 – 29 June 2024

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A buzzing partnership: How bees and forests thrive together on International Forest Day

Forests and bees – you might not immediately picture these two together. We often associate bees with blooming meadows bursting with flowers. But forests play a vital role in the lives of bees, and bees are essential for the health of forests.

The Trees for Bees Campaign

Results of the Honey Competition 2023

The Competition was an integral part of the 48th Apimondia International Apicultural Congress. Read about the competition and final results.

International forum for action on sustainable beekeeping and pollination

The Government of Slovenia and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are organizing an International forum for action on sustainable beekeeping and pollination. This biennial event brings together governments, experts, business and civil society to give a regular fresh impetus to the international cooperation on beekeeping and pollination and to align it with the quickly changing needs. Find out more

Bee Health Symposium 2024

June 2024, Madrid, Spain

The Symposium draws international attention to the welfare status of honeybee production and the impact of health in the animals and environment. The event will bring together beekeepers and international experts from the scientific community to foster research and share experiences and new practices in beekeeping to protect the health of bees, consumers, and our world. Organised by AVESPA, Apimondia and Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

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Editor of the Newsletter
Asger Søgaard Jørgensen
Dean of the Honorary Members of Apimondia | asj@biavl.dk

The next Apimondia Congress will be held in Copenhagen Denmark on 23 – 27 September 2025 in Cooperation with the Beekeepers’ Associations from Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
www.apimondia2025.com