How to Tell Apart Bumble Bee Males, Workers, and Queens? Find out here: xerces.org/blog/how-to-...

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation@xercessociety.bsky.social · last mo.

Want to learn more about each bumble bee you meet? We’ve put together a guide to the differences between bumble bee queens, workers, and males! 🐝🔍 Learn what to look for ⤵️ xerces.org/blog/how-to-...

Dr. Corrine Zurbrügg is a biologist with a focus on biodiversity promotion in agriculture. 👉 Find out which aspects of the AGRI4POL project enrich her work most and what direct communication with practitioners means to her from the newest #FacesBehindAGRI4POL video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NULM...

Biodiversity loss and the climate crisis demand action across sectors, said the coordinator of the AGRI4POL project Dr. Adam Vanbergen to the French science magazine Science et Vie. 👉 Read more here: agri4pol.eu/news/dr-adam...

How innovations led by or accessible to youth can contribute to more sustainable, resilient & inclusive agrifood systems?

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations@fao.org · last mo.

Young people can be powerful drivers of innovation in agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture & forestry. Explore this new @fao.org publication on how innovations led by or accessible to youth can contribute to more sustainable, resilient & inclusive agrifood systems 👉 https://bit.ly/4gxOmtJ

Meet Dr. Oliver Schweiger from @ufz.de! He works on pollinators more than 20 years and leads Work Package 4 of AGRI4POL: ‘Multifunctional ecological infrastructure (EI) for pollinators and co-benefits from field to landscape scales’. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=T54J...

🐝 Wild pollinators and honey bees are not interchangeable. A new AGRI4POL study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology shows that insecticides can alter interactions between wild and managed pollinators, changing how pollination translates into crop yield. 👉 agri4pol.eu/news/new-agr...

🌸 Next guest in #FacesBehindAGRI4POL campaign is Dr. Tom Breeze (@uniofreading.bsky.social). As said by him, "We can have the best research in the world but it doesn't matter if no one is willing to pay for it". 👉 Watch to find out why economics of plant biodiversity are vital: youtu.be/s0ZOutDWY7A

How climate change is threatening human rights?

UN Environment Programme@unep.org · last mo.

As the effects of environmental degradation intensify worldwide, it’s important to remember that climate change is not only an ecological collapse. It’s a human rights crisis. United Nations info: https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/12/1166649

In June 2026, a group of researchers from CzechGlobe 🔗 took part in the World Biodiversity Forum 2026. Tereza Prášilová Chábová had a presentation about transformations to pollinator-friendly agriculture in Europe. Read more: sustainablecz.org/2026/08/27/w...

SustainableCZ@sustainablecz.bsky.social · 2mo ago

CzechGlobe researchers joined the @worldbioforum.bsky.social 2026 in Davos to share work on pollinator-friendly farming🐝 and land-use planning. Their key message: #biodiversity research must be actionable, connecting science with local realities. Read more👇 sustainablecz.org/2026/08/27/w...

Our newest weekly addition of the #FacesBehindAGRIPOL campaign is the video with Prof. Denis Michez (University of Mons) 🌸 👉 Find out why #agroecosystems and #ecosystem services are so important in portraying that resources on our planet are limited: youtu.be/sOewRZrKWjk

Dr. Tiffany Straza works on filling the gap between science & policy. She loves that AGRI4POL is not just about bees and sunflowers, but about creating a system where we have a healthy relationship with nature. 👉 Find more in the new #FacesBehindAGRI4POL video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=36NF...

Are you interested in gardening for butterflies?

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation@xercessociety.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In this webinar, you’ll discover the key components of butterfly habitat, how butterflies use habitat throughout the year, and which plants can provide the high quality food that caterpillars need to thrive!🌻🦋 🗓️Aug 27 @ 10am PT / 1pm ET 🔗Register for this free event: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

From chasing bumble bees in Alaska to understanding native bee populations nationwide, this scientist is on a mission to better understand these important insects:

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation@xercessociety.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Yes, there are bumble bees in Alaska! And they're very interesting. This #BugBanterPodcast, Dr. Hollis Woodard is sharing her research on bees and monitoring their populations! 🏔️🐝 Audio & transcript 📻 xerces.org/bug-banter/a... Video w/ captions 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMNh...

The AGRI4POL Project was mentioned in the latest edition of the PollinERA newsletter. 📧 The focus is on the AGRI4POL & HelEx launch gift video, which bridges genetic research and real-world agricultural practice. Read more: agri4pol.eu/news/agri4po...

🗓️ Join the BMD project in Seville for a high-throughput biodiversity monitoring workshop, providing practical training on biodiversity monitoring and analyses. 🔗 Learn more and express your interest: bmd-project.eu/news/biodive... @gbif.org | @eurosite.org | @lifewatcheric.bsky.social

Our newest video with Associate Prof. Thijs Fijen (@w-u-r.bsky.social) from our #FacesBehindAGRI4POL campaign just dropped 😎 👉 Find out what #pollinator-friendly agriculture means for him by watching the video: youtu.be/W948Frzxoww

A novel pollinator-friendly farming framework was presented for the first time by Dr Henning Nottebrock from @uni-freiburg.de eiburg.de at an AGRI4POL webinar. 🌾 🐝 👉 Learn more: agri4pol.eu/news/new-fra...

Are you a bachelor's student in agronomy, interested in interactions between plants and pollinators, as well as plant physiology? 👉 If the answer is ‘yes’, this internship at the University of Mons, within the AGRI4POL project, might be just for you! 🌱 Learn more: agri4pol.eu/news/univers...

Healthy ecosystems & human development can and should go hand in hand. Policies that balance conservation with community needs, like sustainable fisheries and wildlife management, show us how to thrive while protecting nature. See how responsible action benefits all: www.unep.org/topics/natur...

In the midst of summer, we invite you to the summer edition of the AGRI4POL bi-annual newsletter! 🌾☀️ It gathers the highlights of our work over the past months, all in one place! 👉 Read more here: agri4pol.eu/news/agri4po...

The AGRI4POL project shared results at the 16th meeting of the International Farming Systems Association - Europe (IFSA-Europe). 👉 Read more about Dr Adam Vanbergen, Dr @henningnottebrock.bsky.social and Sophie Thoyer's presentations here: agri4pol.eu/news/agri4po...

Moths are great pollinators and a vital part of a healthy ecosystem. The #NationalMothWeek is the perfect time to brush up on your knowledge of these amazing creatures:

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation@xercessociety.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#NationalMothWeek is July 18-26, so let's get to know these cool animals! Thanks to @mothweek.bsky.social, we have answers to common questions, including why they seem to really love lamps ➡️ xerces.org/blog/all-abo... Ready to meet some moths yourself? Get started mothing ➡️ nationalmothweek.org

Crops and flowers rely on them for survival, but wild bees are declining – and crucial nutrients will go missing from our diets as a result:

Jeroen van der Sluijs@jeroenvandersluijs.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Pollinators in peril: scientists reveal the hidden human health costs of the world’s disappearing bees www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Protecting managed and wild pollinators is crucial for food stability and biodiversity:

RestPoll@restpoll.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Honeybees help with honey production AND crop pollination! However, wild bees also play a vital role in supporting biodiversity and crop production. Protecting managed and wild pollinators is crucial for food stability and biodiversity. #PollinatorRestoration #Honeybees #WildBees #RestPoll

Another week, another #FacesBehindAGRI4POL video! 🤩 Meet Prof. Simon Potts (@uniofreading.bsky.social), who shares how we can turn #scientific findings into accessible knowledge that helps both #pollinators and people 🌸 : youtu.be/kq6AMqsgfJM

AGRI4POL was part of the XIII European Congress of Entomology! We were showcased through our project materials at @pensoft.net booth and as part of the workshop “Tiny creatures, lasting impact: Science communication for entomology”. 👉 Read more: agri4pol.eu/news/agri4po...

Europe could face a crisis if pollinator loss continues. Read the full report: zenodo.org/records/2071...

Jeroen van der Sluijs@jeroenvandersluijs.bsky.social · 3mo ago

EU researchers warn: Europe risks a pollinator crisis - Fragmented policies stand in the way - Fundamental problem: our relationship with nature - More than flower strips - Lack of knowledge is a barrier - 15 recommendations for action Full text doi.org/10.5281/zeno... agro.au.dk/en/current-n...

Eight EU research projects warn that Europe could face a crisis if pollinator loss continues. 📃 They propose a roadmap with 15 recommendations for action to reverse the decline of wild pollinators and protect managed bees. 👉 Read more: agri4pol.eu/news/europe-...

🌾 The AGRI4POL project is at the ECE2026 - XIII European Congress of Entomology. 👉 If you're attending it, we'd be delighted to welcome you to the Pensoft Publishers booth #4. Stop by to pick up our promotional materials and learn more about AGRI4POL!

😎 Wondering what to do with your start of the week? Watch our next #FacesBehindAGRI4POL video with Dr. Henning Nottebrock (@uni-freiburg.de) where he discusses the importance of interactions between #pollinators and #landscapes 🌻 : youtu.be/SJM_qndv_oo

Faces Behind AGRI4POL: Dr. Henning Nottebrock

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