World Bee Day, theme 'Bee together for people and the planet'

World Bee Day on May 20, designated by the United Nations, used the theme "Bee together for people and the planet" to spotlight urgent action to protect bees and other pollinators. Conservation groups and beekeeping organizations shared practical guidance: plant native wildflowers, reduce pesticide use, create nesting habitat, and support local beekeepers. Bees are diverse, with roughly 20,000 species worldwide, and pollinators support about 35 percent of global crop production. Protecting pollinators matters for food security, farmers' incomes, and the resilience of ecosystems that sustain our diets.