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SUMMARY:World Bee Day 2026
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
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DESCRIPTION:Pollinating insects play vital ecological roles that support g
 lobal biodiversity\, food security\, and ecosystem balance. About 90% of t
 he world’s wild flowering plants depend on insects for pollination in or
 der to reproduce. It is also estimated that 75% of major global crops—in
 cluding vegetables\, fruits\, nuts\, and forage—benefit from insect poll
 ination. Beyond agriculture\, pollinators indirectly contribute to climate
  change mitigation by supporting the health of forests and natural ecosyst
 ems\, which are essential for CO₂ absorption.   The status of pollinator
  populations in Italy is considered critical\, reflecting the broader nega
 tive trend across Europe.     Species at risk: around 22% of the 151 asses
 sed native bee species are threatened with extinction.   Main causes: habi
 tat fragmentation\, intensive agriculture\, widespread pesticide use\, and
  increasing pressure from climate change.     We all depend on pollinators
 . Monitoring their decline and taking action to halt biodiversity loss is 
 essential—not only for protecting ecosystems\, but also for safeguarding
  food systems and environmental stability.
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URL:https://www.isprambiente.gov.it/en/news/world-bee-day-2026
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