congress news 04/06/2026 Sandro Muniz Meliponiculture — the keeping of stingless bees — is…

Meliponiculture — the keeping of stingless bees — is gaining increasing prominence in the Amazon as a bridge between environmental conservation and income generation. This movement is strengthened by the realization of the Amazonian Congress of Meliponiculture, promoted by the National Institute for Amazonian Research (Inpa) and the Federal University of Amazonas (Ufam), bringing together researchers, producers, and entrepreneurs in Manaus.