Swiss Bees Under Threat

22nd May 2024

Today, World Bee Day, it is reported that almost half of the native wild bee species  in the alpine country are endangered.

They are threatened by an insufficient number of flowers for collecting pollen and nectar, plus a lack of nesting sites.

The Swiss Federal Office for the Environment also said several species considered extinct 30 years ago have reappeared in the country as a result of climate change with warmer temperatures.

615 bee species were assessed, of which 279 (45.4%) were placed on the Red List, while 59 (9.6%) were found to be already extinct in Switzerland.

Of the species on the Red List, 40% are considered vulnerable, 30% are severely endangered and just under 10% are critically endangered.

Today we celebrate #WorldBeeDay! 🐝

Did you know that #Switzerland is home to 165,000 bee colonies?
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— About Switzerland (@AbtSwitzerland) May 20, 2024