The global decline of pollinators is widely acknowledged

The global decline of pollinators is widely acknowledged. Following a 2019 survey on beekeeping in Haute-Garonne, the Departmental Assembly approved the second phase of its ecological transition policy on May 26, 2020. On January 24, during the 2023 budget session, the Assembly established a Pollinators and Beekeeping plan for Haute-Garonne. Both honeybee populations and wild pollinators are experiencing declines, with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimating that 41% of insect species are affected, and 31% are at risk of extinction, with an annual loss rate nearing 1%. Factors contributing to this decline include inadequate food resources, habitat fragmentation, and agricultural inputs.