Protecting Global Pollinators – Key Facts

Pollinators contribute to over 75% of food crops, but face threats from pesticides, pollution, climate change, and habitat loss. Key issues include pathogen spillover from managed to wild bees, with diseases like the Thai sacbrood virus affecting Asiatic honey bees in India. Habitat sharing exacerbates disease transmission and competition, especially with the migration of managed honey bees. India, home to over 700 bee species, must focus on habitat diversity, disease monitoring, and pollinator ecology research to mitigate these challenges. Enhancing pollinator health is essential for biodiversity, food security, and resilience against climate change impacts.