Environmental ameliorations and politics in support of pollinators. Experiences from Europe: A review

Moldoveanu, Oana Catalina; Maggioni, Martino; Dani, Francesca Romana

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121219

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Revealing the biodiversity of wild bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila) in flower strips in Mediterranean floodplains. Which monitoring method fits best?

Moldoveanu,

Maggioni,

Vergari

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Context The ongoing pollinator decline may threaten and compromise the resilience of terrestrial ecosystems. Implementing conservation action requires monitoring pollinator populations' actual status, but this is particularly difficult for pronubes insects such as wild bees. Their monitoring is difficult and time-consuming but crucial for assessing their health status. Objectives Here we compared and evaluated the efficiency of three different monitoring methods to evaluate wild bee biodiversity in lowland areas sown with entomophilous flowers to support pollinating insects in a Mediterranean environment. Methods We sampled wild bees for two years by using hand netting, pan traps and artificial nests. We compared species richness and abundance among these methods with a particular focus on how flowering coverage affects the efficiency of walking transects and pan traps and discussed the attractiveness of the different colours of pan traps. Results Hand netting captured a higher abundance of wild bees than the other two methods but a similar number of species to pan traps. Artificial nests captured fewer specimens and species. Bee assemblages were significantly different between pan traps and hand netting, and pan traps had greater potential in capturing the whole bee biodiversity, but their attractiveness is negatively influenced by the flowering coverage contrary to hand netting sampling. Conclusions Like other studies, the three sampling methods are complementary regarding species assemblages. The juxtaposition of several monitoring methods is essential to assess the biodiversity status of species with such particularly different ecological traits.

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Revealing the biodiversity of wild bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila) in flower strips in Mediterranean floodplains. Which monitoring method fits best?

Moldoveanu,

Maggioni,

Vergari

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Definition and Identification of Honey Bee Welfare Practices Within the Five Domains Framework for Sustainable Beekeeping

Formato,

Giannottu,

Lorenzi

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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This paper aims to define and identify the Honey Bee Welfare Practices (HBWPs) that beekeepers should adopt within a modern framework for sustainable apiculture. Once identified, HBWPs were categorized according to the Five Domains Model used in other animal species. Drawing on findings of the European BPRACTICES Horizon 2020 project, we identified, for the first time, 243 HBWPs: while all practices were considered impacting the mental state domain, 38 were assigned to nutrition/hydration, 90 to environment, 220 to health, and 50 to behavior. The proposed HBWPs aim to fill existing gaps by introducing a new approach that more fully respects honey bee behavior and helps prevent unnecessary suffering for each bee and the whole beehive at the same time. Future efforts should focus on maximizing welfare benefits within the One Welfare framework, moving beyond the previously considered One Health perspective. This welfare-oriented focus benefits honey bees, supports beekeepers, and promotes environmental sustainability, aligning with the principles of One Welfare.

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Getting (ECO)Ready: Does EU Legislation Integrate Up-to-Date Scientific Data for Food Security and Biodiversity Preservation Under Climate Change?

Di Gregorio,

Nolfi,

Latini

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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European policies on climate change (CC), food security (FS), and biodiversity (BD) represent the EU’s commitment to a sustainable agri-food system, highlighting the interdependence between environmental health and food security. By analyzing key drivers and indicators, the present study evaluates the effectiveness of existing measures and identifies gaps in the policy framework. A Scoping Group activity facilitated dialogue between policymakers, industry, and farmer representatives to gather feedback and strengthen the data–policy link. The results highlight progress in areas such as promoting sustainable agriculture and biodiversity, while pointing out unresolved issues like the challenges faced by smallholder farmers. The study emphasizes the need for real-time monitoring tools and tailored solutions to address the complexities of the agri-food system. It also encourages the integration of emerging technologies, such as IoT and AI, to enhance the sustainability of agricultural practices. Ultimately, the findings call for a landscape-specific approach to maximize biodiversity gains, mitigate climate impacts, and ensure food security within the broader context of the EU’s ecological and socio-economic challenges.

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Environmental ameliorations and politics in support of pollinators. Experiences from Europe: A review

Cited by 3 publications

References 140 publications

Revealing the biodiversity of wild bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila) in flower strips in Mediterranean floodplains. Which monitoring method fits best?

Revealing the biodiversity of wild bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila) in flower strips in Mediterranean floodplains. Which monitoring method fits best?

Definition and Identification of Honey Bee Welfare Practices Within the Five Domains Framework for Sustainable Beekeeping

Getting (ECO)Ready: Does EU Legislation Integrate Up-to-Date Scientific Data for Food Security and Biodiversity Preservation Under Climate Change?

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