Honey bees play an essential role in the world’s food supply. The United Nations Environment Programme states that “bees pollinate 70% of the 100 crop species that account for 90% of the world’s food,” and the economic impact...
Urbanization was once associated with the threat of population decline in bees, but now many cities are using their limited space to boost local agriculture and business. Furthermore, bees travel within a 2-3 kilometer radius to collect nectar from...
Studies show a link between declines in bee populations and climate change. Some honey bees species can only survive within limited temperature ranges, pushing them to higher altitudes. It also means constricting them to smaller areas. It is...
In an extremely dense city like Tokyo, you can find beehives on top of high-rise buildings in areas such as Ginza and Shibuya. For instance, the Ginza Honey Bee Project was initiated by a group of people who are interested in urban beekeeping. The...
Sustainability-minded nonprofit Retocos set a target to turn eight islands in Saga prefecture into “organic islands,” growing herbs and plants for cosmetic use. To the north of Karatsu-city, there are eight small beautiful islands all...