On this date, 20 May, the pioneer of beekeeping Anton Janša was born in 1734 in Slovenia.
The purpose of the bee day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators in the ecosystem.
About 33% of the world’s food production depends on bees thus they are vital for the preservation of biodiversity, ecological balance in nature and helpful in reducing pollution.
The theme of World Bee Day 2021 is “Bee engaged: Build Back Better for Bees”.