World Bee Day | 20 May

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18/6

2026

Bangui (República Centroafricana), 18/06/2026

As part of the commemoration of World Bee Day 2026, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Central African Republic organized a series of awareness-raising activities in Bangui to promote the protection of bees and other pollinators, while highlighting the role of beekeeping in strengthening livelihoods and food security. The initiative included a pre-sensitiz...

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2026

Geneva (Switzerland), 27/05/2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Permanent Missions of Slovenia, Switzerland, Ethiopia and Mexico to the United Nations in Geneva, and the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), with the support of the World Food Forum (WFF) Global Youth Action Initiative and the Geneva Environment Network, are organizing a special in-person celebration of...

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2026

Bangui (República Centroafricana), 25/05/2026

Bangui school kids will enjoy an interactive experience with a local beekeeper, who will share insights into why bees are so essential for our food supply and the health of our planet.

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2026

Bangui (República Centroafricana), 25/05/2026

Bangui school kids will enjoy an interactive experience with a facilitator or a local beekeeper, who will share insights into why bees are so essential for our food supply and the health of our planet.

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2026

Bangui (República Centroafricana), 25/05/2026

School kids will enjoy an interactive experience with a facilitator or a local beekeeper, who will share insights into why bees are so essential for our food supply and the health of our plane

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2026

Temuco (Chile), 22/05/2026

Las y los voluntarios de Greenpeace Chile en Temuco, nos juntaremos en la plaza de armas de la ciudad para una demostración de nuestro planeta con y sin abejas, además de educar a la ciudadanía sobre la importancia de cuidar de ellas.

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2026

Уфа (Россия), Hybrid Event, 21/05/2026

The celebration of World Bee Day 2026 in the Russian Federation is a collaborative effort between the FAO Liaison Office in Moscow and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Bashkortostan. This landmark event will be hosted at the Bashkir State Agrarian University and is set to take the form of a round table, where scientists and practitioners from across the country and beyond will com...

20/5

2026

Virtual Event, 20/05/2026

The British Society of Soil Science is pleased to announce our next webinar will take place on Thursday 21 May from 12:00 - 1:00pm (UK time) and is free of charge to register. Join Professor Jeff Ollerton, Professor Sara Leonhardt and Dr Siul Ruiz as they discuss 'Soils and pollinators - a complex dependency' as we mark World Bee Day. Professor Jeff Ollerton is an ecologist, author and consul...

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2026

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2026

Arcadia (United States), Hybrid Event, 20/05/2026 - 22/05/2026

We nature lovers and grassroots at CIEDM are holding a local event to support and take part in three national and global awareness campaigns in following four consecutive days and all for nature conservation to protect species, habitats and ecosystems: World Bee Day and Reduce Your Lawn Day on May 20, Outdoor Classroom Day on May 21, and International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22. Ou...

20/5

2026

Reno (United States), 20/05/2026

World Bee Day, designated by the United Nations, honors the essential role bees and other pollinators play in our food system and local ecosystems. Nearly one-third of the food we eat depends on pollinators, making their protection more important than ever. This family-friendly event will feature:

• Educational displays about bees and pollinators

• Earth-conscious vendors and ...

20/5

2026

Tamanché (México), 20/05/2026

Ritual maya ancestral de agradecimiento al Guardián Maya

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2026

Houston (United States), 20/05/2026

Welcome to our "Bee Happy" Hour celebrating World Bee Day! Looking to meet others who care about sustainability, climate and the future of Houston? Join Citizens’ Environmental Coalition for a relaxed happy hour designed to bring together the next generation of environmental leaders, professionals and changemakers. Whether you work in sustainability, energy, urban planning, public policy or s...

20/5

2026

Apple Valley (United States), 20/05/2026

To mark World Bee Day, the Minnesota Zoo will host a small, high-quality kickoff event in partnership with Bee Squad, Expo 2031, and HiveTracks. The event will serve as an educational and relationship-building moment centered on pollinators, public engagement, and Minneapolis’s unique role in advancing pollinator awareness ahead of Expo 2031. WHY THE ZOO The Minnesota Zoo already embodies the ...

20/5

2026

Juan Germán Roscio (Venezuela), 20/05/2026

se tratA de un espacio académico , donde se realizara un conversatorio interactivo sobre la historia del día mundial de las abejas, así como la seguridad alimentarias, innovaciones de estudiantes de la universidad Rómulo Gallegos y la inclusión de las comunidades

20/5

2026

Virtual Event, 20/05/2026

En homenaje al Día Mundial de las Abejas, el programa GEF FAO FUADALQUIVIR desarrollará un espacio especial de diálogo, reflexión y concienciación junto a emprendedores participantes del proyecto, quienes compartirán sus experiencias, iniciativas y acciones vinculadas a la sostenibilidad, la biodiversidad y el cuidado de los polinizadores. Este encuentro busca celebrar la importancia de las ab...

20/5

2026

San Salvador de Jujuy (Argentina), 20/05/2026

Esta actividad consistirá en un ciclo de conferencias destinada a divulgar la importancia e influencia de las abejas y otros polinizadores en nuestros ecosistemas y agroecosistemas. Se presentará información básica y aplicada proveniente de numerosas investigaciones realizadas en la Universidad Nacional de Jujuy (UNJu) y el Instituto de Ecorregiones Andinas (CONICET-UNJu). La actividad está dir...

19/5

2026

Salford (United Kingdom), 19/05/2026

For World Bee day the University of Salford is hosting a walk and talk where you can learn about the life of bees, the relationship we have with them, and what the University is doing to support them before heading out across campus to see what we can find. You'll be guided by the Sustainability Team and be supported in identifying species of wild bees. 11:30-12:30 in Joule House, Salford Univ...

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2026

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

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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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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.