When the Buzz Stops: Europe’s Wild Pollinator Collapse

About this episode

Dr. Arndt Feuerbacher discusses the implications of the decline of wild pollinators in Europe on agriculture and food security.

What happens if the essential work of Europe’s wild pollinators suddenly disappears? Dr. Arndt Feuerbacher joins us to share insights from his study on how wild bees underpin Europe’s agricultural stability and what their decline could mean for food security around the world. We dig into what needs to change, why managed bees can’t fill the gap, and how local actions can add up to real impact. What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know! Thanks for listening! Visit ou...

People in this episode

Host: Jacy Meyer

Guest: Dr. Arndt Feuerbacher

Topics covered

• pollinators
• food security
• agriculture
• wild bees
• environmental impact

Keywords

• wild pollinators
• bees
• agricultural stability
• food security
• environmental change

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Europe

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