The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) has joined a coalition of the UK’s leading insect conservation charities to call for urgent action to address the dramatic decline in insect populations across the country.
The move is part of ‘The Bristol Declaration on UK Insect Declines’ which outlines a coordinated national response to what experts describe as an “insect crisis” threatening food security, biodiversity and climate resilience.
“Insects are the invisible engineers of our ecosystems. Their decline is not just a conservation issue — it’s a warning signal. Beekeepers witness firsthand the threats to our pollinator populations, and we’re proud to stand alongside others demanding meaningful change. Insects matter to everyone, whether it’s the bees that pollinate our crops or the beetles that enrich our soils, their decline affects us all.” Diane Drinkwater, Chair of the BBKA
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