Pollinators and the 2030 Agenda.


While pollinators are not mentioned explicitly in the text of the SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs), their sustainable management contributes directly to the achievements of SDGs 1, 2 and 15.




SDG 1: No poverty. Many rural communities, particularly in developing regions, rely on pollination-dependent crops for their income. Pollinators enhance agricultural productivity, which boosts the economic resilience of smallholder farmers. Pollinators can also play an important role in alleviating poverty through their role in diversification of income streams through beekeeping and the provision of high value crops.




SDG 2: Zero hunger. Pollinators play a key role in the production of cultivated and wild food plants which are crucial for combating hunger and malnutrition. Therefore, a thriving pollinators population is critically important for the efforts to ensure food security and nutrition for all.




SDG 15: Life on land. Pollinators are necessary for maintaining biodiversity, as they facilitate the reproduction of a vast array of plants. Protecting and restoring pollinator habitats therefore leads to thriving biodiverse terrestrial ecosystems.

Pollinators can also indirectly contribute to several other SDGs such as SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production), SDG 13 (Climate action) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). By safeguarding pollinators and their habitats, we can create synergies across multiple SDGs, ensuring a sustainable future for both people and the planet.



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