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The aim of the LIFE 4 POLLINATORS project is to improve pollinator conservation by creating a virtuous circle leading to a progressive change in practices across the Mediterranean region.

LIFE 4 POLLINATORS actions have been developed to:

Students in the botanical garden of Bologna University

Improve information and knowledge on NATIVE WILD POLLINATORS and ENTOMOPHILOUS PLANTS (i.e. pollinated by insects).

Farfalla

Promote pesticide-free agriculture and pollinator-friendly practices in rural and urban environments.

Syrphidae

Increase the abundance of pollinators promoting pollinator corridors, specific green infrastructures.

outdoor workshop with Prof Marta Galloni

Stimulate change in behaviours of key stakeholders in order to improve the conservation of NATIVE WILD POLLINATORS and ENTOMOPHILOUS PLANTS.

Megachile willughbiella su Campanula garganica

Promote pollinator friendly governance, transferring data to the relevant authorities and stimulating the development of Pollinator Strategies or Action Plan in Italy, Greece and Spain..

citizen in the botanic garden Bologna

Improve citizens and key stakeholders awareness on the decline of wild pollinators and the importance of pollination services for the maintenance, functioning and health of natural ecosystems and agroecosystems.

The Project will also contribute to a range of EU policy and legislation, including: the Biodiversity Strategy, the Regulation (EU) 1143/2014 on Invasive Alien Species, the Thematic Strategy on the Sustainable use of Pesticides, the Pollinators Initiative and the protection of biodiversity under the Common Agricultural Policy. It will support the Habitat Directive implementing several actions in Natura 2000 sites.