Bees key to food security, biodiversity – President
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the protection of bees and other pollinators is critical to safeguarding food security, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability. She said this on World Bee Day celebrated annually on 20 May. It is celebrated under the theme ‘Bee Together for People and the Planet: A Partnership That Sustains Us All’. Nandi-Ndaitwah in her […] The post Bees key to food security, biodiversity – President appeared first on The Namibian.
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the protection of bees and other pollinators is critical to safeguarding food security, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability.
She said this on World Bee Day celebrated annually on 20 May. It is celebrated under the theme ‘Bee Together for People and the Planet: A Partnership That Sustains Us All’.
Nandi-Ndaitwah in her message on Wednesday highlighted the strong relationship between humanity and nature, as well as the shared responsibility to protect the environment for future generations.
The day this year is celebrated under the theme highlights the strong relationship between humanity and nature and the shared responsibility to protect the environment for future generations.
As the patron of Bees in Namibia, the president commended beekeepers, farmers, environment advocates, youth groups, and community initiatives promoting sustainable beekeeping and conservation efforts across the country.
She said World Bee Day should also be used to educate and inspire young people about the importance of bees and the opportunities within sustainable beekeeping.
“Bees are not merely producers of honey; they are among the world’s most important pollinators, playing a vital role in sustaining ecosystems, supporting agriculture, and ensuring food security,” she said.
Nandi-Ndaitwah warned that bees and other pollinators continue to face threats from climate change, habitat destruction, pollution, harmful pesticides, and environmental degradation.
“Their decline is not merely an ecological concern; it is a direct threat to food systems, biodiversity, livelihoods, and the delicate balance upon which our ecosystems depend,” she added.
The president reiterated that nature is essential for human survival, saying protecting pollinators is ultimately about securing humanity’s future.
She further reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to supporting climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and green economic growth initiatives.
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