Around thirty primary school pupils in Monaco had the opportunity on Monday morning to explore the world of bees and their essential role in pollination, biodiversity, and the balance of the planet’s ecosystems…
The initiative, led by the French Observatory of Apidology, aimed to instil environmental awareness from an early age and empower the next generation to become stewards of nature.
Thierry Dufresne, president of the observatory, explained to the children that nearly 70% of the food we consume relies on pollination, underlining the indispensable contribution of bees to food security. “It’s crucial to explain this to children and nurture their understanding of nature,” he said. “The more we understand something, the more we care about it.”
Children, Dufresne added, have an astonishing appetite for learning about bees and an impressive ecological sensitivity. By engaging them through hands-on educational activities, he hopes to help shape future decision-makers who will protect the environment more effectively than previous generations.
The event not only offered a glimpse into the world of beekeeping but also highlighted the pressing need to safeguard these pollinators amid growing threats from habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change. As the students observed bees in action and learned about their complex social structures, each interaction became a small but meaningful step toward a more sustainable future.
In Monaco, where environmental education is a growing priority, every bee-friendly act sown in a schoolyard becomes a gesture for the generations to come.
Photo by Eric Ward
