FREE ENTRY / FAO - World Bee Day 2025 Photo Contest

Pollinators, especially bees, are essential to life on Earth. They enable the pollination of countless crops—fruits, vegetables, nuts, and more—directly supporting the food we rely on every day. Beyond agriculture, pollinators sustain ecosystems, preserve biodiversity, and play a crucial role in helping nature adapt to climate change. Protecting them means safeguarding the very foundation of our environment and future.To celebrate World Bee Day on 20 May 2025, we invite you to participate in a photography contest under the theme:

“BEE INSPIRED BY NATURE TO NOURISH US ALL”

This contest highlights the invaluable connections between pollinators, ecosystems, and food systems, raising awareness on the importance of protecting bees and their habitats. Whether it’s a close-up of bees or other pollinators at work, vibrant flowers they pollinate, communities preserving their habitats, or the rich harvests their efforts make possible—capture these moments through your lens.Pollinators are vital to achieving a sustainable future. By safeguarding them, we support food security, rural livelihoods, climate resilience, and biodiversity—key pillars of global sustainability goals. Nature itself provides a model for balance and resilience: agroforestry, crop diversification, and other nature-inspired practices create thriving habitats for pollinators, enhancing productivity while protecting the environment.Indigenous Peoples communities play a crucial role in this effort. Their knowledge and sustainable practices reflect a deep harmony between agriculture and nature, offering invaluable lessons for protecting pollinators and preserving biodiversity.