How can we protect pollinators?

How can we protect pollinators?

From Unearthed - The need for seeds, with Cate Blanchett by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

July 3, 2024 · 54 min · Season 3 · Episode 4

About this episode

This episode explores the importance of pollinators and how their health impacts both humans and the planet.

As well as our beloved bees, pollinators include wasps, moths, hoverflies, butterflies, beetles, bats and birds. There are about 1,500 different insect species helping plants reproduce in the UK alone, and without them our world would be less colourful, less nutritious and less diverse. In this episode of Unearthed: Nature needs us from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew hear how pollinator health supports the health of humans and the planet. Dr Mya-Rose Craig finds out how the biodiversity of our habitats can support pollinators against the pressures they face from climate change and human activity. Professor Phil Stevenson busts myths surrounding honeybee conservation projects whilst Professor Adam Hart looks at how we might need to change our outlooks and practises for the good of our pollinating friends. We also dive into the wonder of meadow and prairie habitats with Iain Parkinson at Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden, and with Great Yellow’s Isabel Milligan . Ever wondered how healthy your garden is for pollinators? Advolly Richmond considers how our social history has impacted the plight of plant-pollinator relationships. Then it’s into the landscape at Wakehurst with Dr…

People in this episode

Host: Cate Blanchett

Guests: Dr Mya-Rose Craig, Professor Phil Stevenson, Professor Adam Hart, Iain Parkinson, Isabel Milligan, Advolly Richmond, Dr Janine Griffiths-Lee, Chantelle Lindsay

Topics covered

  • pollinators
  • biodiversity
  • climate change
  • conservation
  • gardening
  • habitats

Keywords

  • pollinators
  • bees
  • biodiversity
  • conservation
  • gardening
  • climate change
  • habitats
  • research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nature Unlocked, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Places: Dodoma

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