History of World Bee Day
Learn about the date of Wasel for World Bee Day or Bee Day
- World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20. Where this day marks the birth of the pioneer in beekeeping Anton Jans.
- The purpose of this day is to learn about the role of bees and other pollinators in the ecosystem.
- UN member states agreed to Slovenia's proposal to declare May 20 as World Bee Day in December 2017.
WorldBeeDay Official Website
Food security
Bees are important to our livelihood as they help to pollinate most of the crops we eat and many that feed farm animals. Nearly two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural production benefits from bee pollination.
But bee populations are under threat. Destruction of their natural habitat, intensive farming practices, and pests and diseases are just some of the complex reasons driving a decline in both the number and diversity of bees.
Without bees, our food security is at risk.
Biodiversity
There are over 20,000 species of bee that exist globally and Australia is home to around 2,000 species of native bee. Native bees have co-evolved with our unique native flora over thousands of years.
Some species of plant can only be pollinated by a particular species of bee. In the absence of pollination, the plant species cannot reproduce so if that bee species dies, so too will the plant.
Without bees, biodiversity is at risk
Ecosystem Health
Bees are keystone species that play a vital role in preserving ecosystem health. Bees provide essential pollination services for plants.
Maintaining plant diversity supports other essential ecosystem services including helping to regulate climate, purify air and water, build soil and recycle nutrients.
Without bees, ecosystems are at risk.
