Pollinators play a key role in plant reproduction, food security, and the maintenance of biodiversity, but their populations are under severe threat in Latin America as well. Among the main causes are changes in land use, habitat loss, pesticide use, diseases, invasive species, and global warming.
The PoliLAC project aims to protect natural ecosystems and adapt productive agricultural systems to ensure pollination ecosystem services and reduce the vulnerability of local communities to the decline of these insects.
Actions include:
- Implementation of pollinator-friendly agricultural practices in selected landscapes;
- Strengthening regional governance and public policies for pollinator conservation;
- Management and exchange of knowledge between participating countries;
- Mobilization of resources, including private financing, to expand the scale of action.
The initiative contributes directly to the global goals of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and reinforces Latin America’s role as a leader in regional biodiversity conservation initiatives.