SR Talks dedicated to biodiversity and relevant environmental topics, planting honey plants and a workshop for children are just some of the activities that Ekonaut, in cooperation with partners, will organize on May 20 to mark World Bee Day and World Biodiversity Day.
The association and eco-social company Ekonaut, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Swedish Embassy in Belgrade, will mark World Bee Day on May 20 at the Botanical Garden, and two days later World Biodiversity Day. On that occasion, the preliminary results of the National Environmental Report will be presented by the delegation of the Republic of Serbia at the "Stockholm +50" Conference, which will be held on June 2nd and 3rd in the Swedish capital.
The event is also a call for action to help pollinators and bees, a species of insect that has been declared the most important species on the planet due to its ecosystem services. As part of Ekonaut's "Initiative for Honey Gardens", planting of honey plants will be organized.
As part of the event, Ekonaut is also organizing two panel discussions on the importance of the role of bees and the necessity of their protection. Some of the questions that the panelists will address are: What awaits us if bees and pollinators continue to disappear? Do we know the situation with local biodiversity in Serbia and Belgrade from the point of view of domestic scientists and beekeepers? How to motivate socially responsible companies and citizens to get involved and act in the field of bee protection? The panels will include environmental organizations, representatives of beekeeping organizations, as well as local scientists involved in helping bees and pollinators. During the discussion, special attention will be given to good examples from practice, as well as to the recommendations of the panel participants on how to improve local biodiversity. Special attention will be paid to the cultivation and establishment of areas with honey plants as well as the impact of urban beekeeping on local biodiversity.
On this occasion, Ekonaut will present the second edition of the publication "100 plants for bees and pollinators" (project "BeeConnected", 2019), which allows each individual to offer bees and pollinators their open spaces by planting and nurturing honey plants, thus contributing to local biodiversity. Also, this year's publication "Introduction to urban garden communities" will be presented, which promotes the"Introduction to urban garden communities" was presented.formation of a system of garden communities in Belgrade.
In cooperation with the youth organization EcoHub and WWFspecial workshop has been prepared for children and young people of different ages, which will be held on May 20 from 13:00 to 15:00.In it, the participants will get acquainted in an interesting and interactive way with the way of life and behavior of bees, as well as their importance for the preservation of the entire biological diversity. The workshop "Meet the bees" will explain to the participants the difference between wasps and flies, what the reproduction cycle looks like, as well as which honey plants are suitable for planting in urban areas, and at the same time help preserve bees.
APPLYINGTo attend the panels, apply HEREand to participate in the workshop "Meet the bees" you need to fill out the form HERE.
Panel I "Bees, more than honey" (May 20, 13: 00-13: 45) (20. maj, 13:00-13:45)
- Sabina Kerić – “Ekonaut”, moderator
- Jovana Bila Dubaić - biologist, research associate, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade
- prof. Dr. Mića Mladenović - retired professor, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade
- Dr. Rodoljub Zivadinovic - President, Association of Beekeeping Organizations of Serbia (SPOS)
Panel II “Ecosocial responsibility, coexistence of bees and people in the city” (May 20 13: 50-14: 40)
- Sabina Kerić – “Ekonaut” , moderator
- Miljan Peljević - "Nova Iskra", creative hub and "Bee Solutions", company
- Sanja Ševaljević - “Creative Unlimited” company
- Ana Simić - Association "Center for Experiment and Urban Studies" CEUS
- Milja Vuković - Association "Wild Belgrade"
