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Safeguarding Pollinators: A Policy Call for Responsible Innovation and Biocontrol

  • beelifeeu
  • 4 hours ago
  • 1 min read

Our latest Policy Brief (September 2025) calls for stronger EU action to safeguard pollinators, essential for food security, biodiversity, and healthy ecosystems.


We highlight three key priorities:


  1. New Genomic Techniques (NGTs):Innovation must not come at the cost of safety. We urge mandatory risk assessments, patent limits to preserve biodiversity, and clear labelling to protect consumers and beekeepers.


  2. Biocontrol:Natural pest management offers safer, low-risk alternatives to synthetic pesticides. The EU should create a dedicated legal framework for biocontrol, with faster approvals, tailored risk assessments, and farmer support.


  3. EU Pollinator Week 2025:Taking place 4–6 November in Brussels, this event will unite policymakers, farmers, scientists, and citizens to discuss pollinator-friendly farming and responsible innovation.


By acting now, Europe can align innovation, equity, and ecological protection—securing sustainable agriculture for future generations.


 
 
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