Agricultural productivity and pollinator protection - Around 70% of the world’s most produced crop species rely to some extent on insect pollination, contributing an estimated €153 billion to the global economy and accounting for approximately 9% of agricultural production. In Europe a great variety of bees, butterflies, beetles and other insects are responsible for pollination; their collective contribution to the food in our diet is essential, however, this contribution is often misunderstood and frequently miscommunicated. As Europe experiences an overall decline in pollinator biodiversity, an understanding of the drivers of pollinator population change is timely and of significance to the future of pollination. It is in our best interest to ensure the conservation of pollinators.
