World Bee Day- May 20 / International Day for Biological Diversity- May 22

The United Nations has declared May 20th World Bee Day and May 22nd International Day of Biological Diversity.

The importance of preserving bees has been recognized for many years due to their crucial role in global biodiversity.

Experts from Concordia will be able to comment on the importance of bees in biodiversity and their contribution to pollination for other plants.

Emma Despland, researcher and professor in the Department of Biology. Emma.despland@concordia.ca
Read Emma Despland's articles in The Conversation

Carly Ziter, researcher and professor in the Department of Biology. Carly.ziter@concordia.ca
Read Carly Ziter's article in The Conversation

Jean-Philippe Lessard, researcher and professor in the Department of Biology Jp.lessard@concordia.ca
Read Jean-Philippe Lessard's scientific paper: https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/3/405