Urban Beekeeping: A Green Illusion?
Urban beekeeping is experiencing rapid growth. The romantic image of bees fluttering among skyscrapers, returning nature to paved cities, is quite appealing. But is urban beekeeping really the panacea we all believe it is for urban biodiversity and sustainability?
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Urban beekeeping is experiencing rapid growth. The romantic image of bees fluttering among skyscrapers, returning nature to paved cities, is quite appealing. But is urban beekeeping really the panacea we all believe it is for urban biodiversity and sustainability?
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Which is the real role of Urban Beekeping?
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What can we do to regenerate biodiversity in cities?
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Which is the real role of Urban Beekeping?
Urban beekeeping is experiencing rapid growth. The romantic image of bees fluttering among skyscrapers, returning nature to paved cities, is quite appealing. A recent study by Nature has shown that “we found large increases in hives numbers across all cities from an average 6.48 hives per km2 (3139 hives in total) in 2012 to an average 8.1 hives per km2 (6370 in total) in 2018 and observed that available resources are insufficient to maintain present densities of beehives, which currently are unsustainable.” Also, according to data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), between 2011 and 2021, the number of beehives worldwide grew by 26 percent, increasing from 81.4 to 101.6 million. But is urban beekeeping really the panacea we all believe it is for urban biodiversity and sustainability?
What can we do to regenerate biodiversity in cities?
There is an urgent need to act to regenerate biodiversity in cities. We need to work on solutions that can ensure the well-being of all pollinating insects, particularly wild ones. Urban beekeeping is not the solution and this approach goes beyond merely creating a green illusion without delivering real benefits to urban sustainability. So, what can we do in this regard? The necessity for targeted and effective measures to make our cities greener is clear, but what specific steps can we take to achieve this goal?
Which is the solution to restore biodiversity in cities?
3Bee's Biodiversity Oases represent a pioneering initiative in this context. They are urban and agroforestry biodiversity habitats featuring refuges for pollinators and native flora. Certified and controlled by the tech company's in-house technology, their impact is constantly measurable and supported by major research partners backing the regeneration program. To date, 3Bee has created 123 Biodiversity Oases, planted over 20,000 nectar-producing trees and supported over 5,000 biomonitoring beehives. 3Bee's goal now is to create the largest European ecological corridor for pollinators.
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