Insect Pollinators Initiative
The Insect Pollinators Initiative aims to develop a better understanding of the complex relationships between biological and environmental factors which affect the health and lifespan of insect pollinators.
Insect pollinators include honey and bumble bees, butterflies and moths. They play an essential role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem and putting food on our tables through the pollination of many vital crops. These insects are susceptible to a variety of disease and environmental threats, some of which have increased significantly over the last five to ten years. As a result, the numbers of pollinators have been declining steadily in recent years. More about the Insect Pollinators Initiative research programme
Events and announcements
New projects to address decline of honeybees and other insect pollinators
22 Jun 2010
The projects will explore the causes and consequences of threats to insect pollinators and ask questions about the recent decline of bees and other pollinating insects. New projects to address decline of honeybees and other insect pollinators
£10m initiative to tackle bee and pollinator decline
21 Apr 2009
Up to £10 million is to be invested to help to identify the main threats to bees and other insect pollinators. £10m initiative to tackle bee and pollinator decline