Bees and biodiversity : Together to stop pollinating insects decline and protect biodiversity

Survival of over 80% of plants species depends directly on pollinating insects, and most particularly on bees. Honey bee colony losses that are being observed worldwide are therefore raising great ecological and economic concerns. The problem, going over state boundaries, is local and global at the same time and concerns rural as well as urban areas. Through experience sharing and cooperation, the goal of the project “Bees and biodiversity” is therefore to work together with local and European partners to develop a common strategy aiming at protecting pollinating insects and biodiversity.

The “Pays Voironnais” is located in the Rhône-Alpes region, in the South-East of France. The territory is characterized by rural and peri-urban areas, and the LAG’s program is based on developing and enhancing a common culture around the urban-rural connection by supporting projects on heritage & culture, environment & quality of life, and economy & services.

Common work could lead to actions like : - Promoting environmental friendly practices in the fields of agriculture, green area maintenance … - Leading awareness raising actions towards urban and rural populations on the importance of honey bees protection - Organizing events and meetings - etc.

All LAGs or organized territories concerned by this problematic

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Nature/environment/land management

05/05/2011