The challenge
Pollinating insects transfer pollen between flowers, a process that is essential for the formation of fruits and seeds. They directly contribute to biodiversity conservation, ecosystem balance, and food production. However, habitat loss, the use of agricultural pesticides, and climate change threaten their survival.
The solution
The Poli-LAC project aims to scale up management and governance practices that promote the conservation of pollinating insects in five countries: Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, Paraguay, and Peru. To achieve this, it supports knowledge management, the development of public policies and financial solutions, as well as the implementation of pollinator-friendly practices and monitoring tools in selected landscapes.
Key results
- Regional working groups established to promote knowledge exchange and cooperation among countries.
- Specific criteria for pollinator protection included in a public call by the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture (MDA) for productive backyards implemented by women.
- Farmers in the pilot region, Chapada Diamantina in Bahia, have been engaged and sensitized to adopt pollinator-friendly practices on their properties.
Location of implementation
Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil.
Why this matters for Brazil
The project contributes to sustainable development by increasing agricultural productivity while conserving biodiversity, integrating pollinator protection into public policies and financial solutions that encourage environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
Next steps
Support the implementation of pollinator-friendly practices and monitoring tools on selected farms in Chapada Diamantina.
Contact
Maria Olatz Cases: maria-olatz.cases@giz.de
William Goulart: william.goulart@giz.de
Maria do Socorro Oliveira: socorro.oliveira@giz.de
Felipe Moura: felipe.moura@giz.de