BeeGuards: Resilient beekeeping and breeding to safeguard natural genetic resources and pollination services

Beekeeping (or apiculture), like any other agricultural activity, is susceptible to factors such as climate change, nutrition, resource limitations and management practices. The EU-funded BeeGuards project aims to strengthen the beekeeping community’s resilience and promote sustainable practices. The project will establish and validate threshold management and breeding strategies by conducting studies on hives equipped with digital monitoring tools. In each case, BeeGuards will consider solutions that are eco-friendly and reflect local conditions, while minimising any impact on species of natural pollinators. Project results, including advice and best practice models, will be made available to stakeholders on digital platforms.