Science, innovation and policy actions for a more sustainable future.
FAO and the Republic of Slovenia are jointly organizing the Third International Forum for Action on Sustainable Beekeeping and Pollination with the theme “Science, innovation and policy actions for a more sustainable future”, to be held in Maribor, Slovenia, from 20 to 21 May 2026. Bees and other pollinators are essential to food security, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem resilience and sustainable livelihoods. At a time when pollinators face increasing pressures from land use change, the indiscriminate use of agrochemicals, climate change and other environmental challenges, coordinated scientific, policy and practical responses are urgently needed. Building on the outcomes of the previous forums, the Forum in 2026 will provide a platform for dialogue among policymakers, researchers, beekeepers, farmers’ organizations, civil society and private sector representatives. Discussions will focus on strengthening the science–policy interface, scaling up pollinator-friendly agricultural a...
