Climatic change has a deep impact on honey bees and beekeeping, especially in particular environmental conditions, such as in Mediterranean areas. A problem become severe in Sardinia, one of the
An innovative start up developed in Argentina is using artificial intelligence, satellite imagery, and pollinators to measure and predict biodiversity in real time and at scale. This is Eirú, a
On September 17, more than 500 scientists from a wide range of disciplines and from many EU countries signed an open letter addressed to the European Parliament and its President,
Microbial symbiotic community is crucial for honey bee health. Recent studies are investigating on colibactin, a bacterial product that may play an important role in honey bee immunity, as reported
The explicative video of the FAO development project in Türkiye is now on-line. In less than five minutes it describes the work being carried out by the Food and Agriculture
On Monday 21 September 2026, Veronica Manara and Lauriane Mariamé joined the Apimondia Office in Rome. Their arrival strengthens our team and will allow Apimondia to improve the services and
For the first time a new species of Aethina has been identified in association with the African stingless bees Meliponula lendlian.
Aethina tumida is known to infest nest of
From 5 to 6 November 2026, the Global Pollinator Conference will be held at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Considering the ecological, economic and agricultural importance of pollinators, FAO
Abstract submissions are now open for the 50th Apimondia International Apicultural Congress, taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This Jubilee Congress marks half a century of global collaboration in
11–12 December 2026 · Vatican City & Rome A special gathering of beekeepers from around the world for two extraordinary days of community, faith and recognition of the vital role
