Guide to World Bee Day 2025: between awareness and action

World Bee Day, celebrated on May 20 and established by the United Nations, is a key moment to reflect on the crucial role of pollinators in global food production. The theme for 2025, "Bees inspired by nature to feed us all", highlights the close connection between the health of bees and ecosystems, as highlighted by ISPRA. The day not only raises public awareness but aims to encourage concrete actions at governmental and individual levels to protect pollinators through targeted interventions such as planting native species and reducing the use of chemical pesticides.

In the past five years, the decline of pollinators in Europe has become an increasingly evident phenomenon, with alarming consequences for biodiversity and food security. According to data from ISPRA, about one in three species of European bees and butterflies is in decline, while one in ten is at risk of extinction. Among the main causes of this crisis are climate change, the intensive use of pesticides, and the loss of natural habitats due to urbanization and intensive agriculture.

To counter this trend, the European Union has introduced the "New Agreement for Pollinators", a legally binding plan aimed at reversing the decline of pollinators by 2030. The official communication from the European Commission, available on EUR-Lex, outlines three main priorities: improving knowledge about the decline of pollinators, addressing the causes of their decline, and mobilizing society towards biodiversity conservation by promoting concrete actions to protect pollinators.

Italy has followed the example of the European Union by adopting specific measures for the protection of pollinators, such as amending Article 9 of the Italian Constitution in 2022, which now explicitly includes the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems. The amendment can be viewed in the Official Gazette. Local projects supported by public and private entities are promoting the creation of urban green spaces suitable for pollinators, demonstrating how urban regeneration can go hand in hand with biodiversity conservation.

In this context, 3Bee and its division XNatura play a leading role in the protection of pollinators and biodiversity through innovative technological solutions. 3Bee has developed the Hive-Tech system, which uses advanced sensors to monitor vital parameters of beehives such as weight, temperature, humidity, and sounds. This approach allows beekeepers to detect anomalies early and intervene promptly to prevent colony loss. XNatura is the Nature Intelligence division of 3Bee Srl, which integrates IoT technologies, artificial intelligence, and scientific partnerships to provide comprehensive assessments of the impacts, dependencies, and risks related to natural resources and ecosystems. XNatura primarily targets businesses, municipalities, and national parks, offering an accurate snapshot of environmental conditions and an action plan for mitigation and regeneration.

Both divisions, 3Bee and XNatura, contribute significantly to the regeneration of natural habitats by implementing and supporting specific projects such as the adoption of beehives and the creation of oases for pollinators. These actions are essential for the restoration and protection of ecosystems vital for biodiversity. In view of the World Biodiversity Day, which will be celebrated on May 22, the role of 3Bee and XNatura is becoming increasingly crucial in raising awareness among both citizens and businesses about the importance of biodiversity, considered a central element for a sustainable future.