World Bee Day | 20 May

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2026

Maribor (Slovenia), 19/05/2026 - 20/05/2026

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 resilienc...

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Virtual Event, 19/05/2026

Israeli researchers will share their expertise in tackling main threats to global apiculture, while entrepreneurs will showcase innovative technologies designed to strengthen and support the sector.

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2026

Virtual Event, 19/05/2026

Leading Israeli researchers will discuss strategies for tackling global threats to honeybees, while entrepreneurs will showcase innovative technologies designed to strengthen and support the sector worldwide. The event is organized by MASHAV (Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation) on the occasion of World Bee Day.

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2026

19/05/2026

В Световния ден на пчелите децата от Трета група се запознаха с тяхното „вълшебно“ зрение чрез забавен научно-творчески експеримент. С помощта на специална флуоресцентна боя те нарисуваха скрити шарки на прашец върху картонени цветя, които са невидими на обикновена светлина. Магията се случи при затъмняване на стаята, когато под светлината на синьо УВ фенерче рисунките лумнаха в ярки неонови цв...

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2026

Wadgaon (India), 19/05/2026

Awareness about Bees on world Bees Day .Ground work with farmers discuss friendly how Bees pollinated 75 percent of crops, flowers,Trees etc.

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2026

Polonnaruwa (Sri Lanka), 19/05/2026

I will be delivering a talk to school students, government officers, and farmers on 20 May 2026 on the importance of bees and the strategies that should be adopted for their conservation.

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Goa (India), Hybrid Event, 19/05/2026

*Celebrate nature, creativity, and awareness this World Bee Day – 20th May 2026* 🐝🌿 Raika Honey invites you to be part of our competitions and initiatives that highlight the importance of bees and pollinators. Create, capture, and inspire change through your talent 💛✨ 📞 For queries: 9607404767

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2026

Binodpur (India), 19/05/2026

World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20, highlights the vital role of bees and other pollinators in sustaining ecosystems and food production. Bees are responsible for pollinating a significant portion of the world’s crops, directly contributing to global food security and biodiversity. The day raises awareness about the threats bees face, including habitat loss, climate change and pesticide use....

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19/05/2026 - 20/05/2026

On the occasion of World Bee Day 2026, a special awareness and outreach programme will be organized on 20 May 2026 at College of Forestry, Ranichauri, beginning at 10:00 AM. The event is expected to bring together nearly 400 students, researchers, farmers, and local stakeholders from the region. The programme is being organized by Graphic Era University’s Centre for Sustainable Ecology &...

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2026

Nimpith (India), 19/05/2026

More than 50 beekeepers, farmers and agri-input dealers participated in a one-day awareness programme on "World Bee Day", organized by the AICRP on Honey Bee & Pollinators centre of Ramkrishna Ashram Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Nimpith, India, on 20th May, 2026. Expert lectures were organized by bee scientists and entomologists. Emphasis were given on interdependence of human kind and bees for ...

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2026

Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Hybrid Event, 19/05/2026 - 22/05/2026

Two young Cambodian leaders, Savatey Ang and Hengleap Sry, are championing urban environmental action in Phnom Penh by leading a specialized study tour for 15 youth at the historic Wat Phnom Daun Penh. This impactful initiative serves as the official launchpad for a broader environmental awareness campaign. The campaign officially kicks off on May 20, 2026, in celebration of World Bee Day, whil...

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2026

Orange (Australia), 19/05/2026

Local media will be covering this event and promoting it throughout regional NSW. As part of our celebration, we will be performing the Waggle Dance, a fun and engaging way to share the World Bee Day message. The Waggle Dance is an Australian initiative developed by the Rotary Club of Canterbury, Victoria, and it now enjoys a growing international following. We will also highlight the essentia...

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2026

Virtual Event, 19/05/2026

Join Dr Kit 'Bee Babette' Prendergast and Clancy 'Bee Man' Lester in an engaging deep dive into the importance of scicomm when it comes to conserving native bees. You'll learn what bee washing is, have some bee myths busted, and find out what are some pressing messages everyone needs to be shouting about so we can avert the crisis in native bee conservation. Date: May 20th, 1700h AWST / 1900h ...

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2026

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2026

18/05/2026 - 19/05/2026

🐝 Journée de l'Abeille - 19 & 20 Mai 2026 Une manifestation scientifique et pédagogique d'envergure se tiendra à la Ferme ElMazraa ElJamiya de l'Université Saad Dahleb à Blida (Limetidja). Organisée par la SARL Elmazraa Eljamiya Limetidja, cette Journée de l'Abeille repose sur un thème porteur : « Abeille : Science, Innovation, pour un Avenir plus Durable ». 🎯 Un événement multidimensionn...

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2026

Roma (Italy), 18/05/2026

Pollinators are at the heart of resilient ecosystems and sustainable agrifood systems. Over 75 percent of the world's crops depend on pollination to some degree, from fruits and vegetables to nuts, oilseeds, and forage. Pollinators not only enhance yields and quality but also improve the nutritional diversity of our diets and provide key ecosystem services that sustain life on Earth.

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2026

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Gran Bahía Príncipe (México), 18/05/2026 - 19/05/2026

En el marco del Día Mundial de las Abejas 2026, se llevará a cabo una serie de actividades de sensibilización dirigidas a colaboradores y huéspedes del Hotel Bahía Príncipe y niños del Residencial Tulum Country Club y niños huéspedes, con el objetivo de destacar la importancia de las abejas como polinizadores esenciales para la seguridad alimentaria y el equilibrio de los ecosistemas.

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2026

Mero (Dominica), 18/05/2026 - 21/05/2026

In observance of World Bee Day 2026, the National Beekeepers Cooperative Society Ltd. will be engaging in education drives to spread awareness on the critical role that bees play in our sustainability, livelihoods, biodiversity and food security. We will be physically visiting several schools acoss the island of Dominica across the week and will also be engaging in an expo to highligh bees.

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2026

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2026

Mombasa (Kenya), 17/05/2026 - 19/05/2026

FAO Kenya through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in collaboration with the Apiculture Platform of Kenya and other stakeholder have had two day of exhibition that will culminate into the World Bee Day Celebrations on 20th May 2026 in Mombasa.

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2026

16/05/2026

On the occasion of World Bee Day 2026, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through its country office in Algeria, organized a training session entitled "Bee Venom: Benefits and Extraction Methods". Held in Algiers, the event brought together beekeepers and agricultural professionals to explore the therapeutic properties of apitoxin and the technical methods for it...

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2026

Virtual Event, 16/05/2026

A National Webinar on Honeybees Conservation