Changing climate, changing beekeeping

Currently, apiculture is a niche topic in agricultural and food ethics. Yet, ethical issues arise for both beekeeping as a practice and for food production, which relies heavily on pollination services. Weather and climate impact apiculture directly by affecting honeybees and indirectly through their environment, vegetation, and pests. Against this backdrop, how can beekeepers’ knowledge be mobilised to transform their seasonal knowledge and practices in the face of risks related to weather and climate? The BeeWare projects is currently addressing this challenge.