Championing pollinator conservation through traditional knowledge and sustainable farming in Ethiopia.
In southwestern Ethiopia, local communities preserve forests , practice organic farming , and maintain diverse home gardens, fostering habitats for pollinators while boosting food security and nutrition and income generation, for instance through organic honey and coffee production . Agroecological initiatives , such as the “More Bees” project in Amhara , promote alternative pest management and pollinator-friendly beekeeping , equipping farmers with eco-friendly practices that enhance crop yields and support pollinator health .
