Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG
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Official account of the Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates All Party Parliamentary Group. Chaired by Barry Gardiner MP. Secretariat is Royal Entomological Society.
The Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG held its first oral evidence session for our inquiry into invasive species and pollinator health 🐝 In particular, thanks to Helen Roy, @philstevenson.bsky.social and @jeffollerton.bsky.social for giving such engaging and detailed evidence!
It was great to hold a photoshoot in Parliament last week to coincide with @royentsoc.bsky.social Insect Week, and to raise the need to train the next generation of entomologists 🐝🐞🪲 Thanks to all of the MPs who came along to support!
Thanks very much to @nhm-london.bsky.social for hosting us for a fantastic tour of your pollinator collections! It really underlined the need to train the next generation of entomologists as we approach @royentsoc.bsky.social Insect Week🪲🐝🪰 @barrygardiner.bsky.social @waspwoman.bsky.social
Today the APPG has launched an inquiry into invasive species and the threats they pose to pollinators 🐝 Invasive species are contributing to the ongoing decline in pollinator numbers, and so it's crucial to understand how their impact can be mitigated. We'd love to hear from you 👇
🎉 Today we celebrate RES Honorary Fellow Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday 🌍 His work has inspired generations of scientists & enthusiasts, elevating the importance of biodiversity & the urgent need to protect it. From us all at the RES, thank you & happy 100th birthday!
🎉 Celebrating 100 years of David Attenborough 🌍
Through decades of groundbreaking broadcasting, he has brought the world of insects into homes across the globe, revealing their beauty, complexity and essential role in sustaining life on Earth. From pollinators to predators, his storytelling has helped millions understand that insects are not just important - they are fundamental.
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We were delighted to host Nature Minster @marycreagh.bsky.social yesterday for a wide-ranging discussion. Issues covered included global biodiversity conferences, as well as the recent IPBES report and what it means for insects 🐝🪲🐞🪰🦟
Are you at #BES2025? Don't forget to visit our stand and find out which of our seven scientific journals is right for your publication 🔽 buff.ly/cF3NKTN @britishecologicalsociety.org
British Ecological Society Annual Meeting 2025
Say Hello to the Royal Entomological Society Team at the British Ecological Society (BES) Annual Meeting 2025 in Edinburgh 15-18 December.
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Last month the Bees, Pollinators & Invertebrates APPG met in the House of Lords for our 2nd meeting of 2025 🐝🏛️. Great insights from @ukceh.bsky.social on land-use policy and wild bees, and a panel chaired by @barrygardiner.bsky.social. Thanks to @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social, speakers & attendees 👏
