Wednesday 1 April, 18:45

APIDAE and the Decline of Biodiversity

Tanguy Coustaline, beekeeper and president of APIDAE, combines practical apiculture experience with civic leadership; a former international buyer, he joined as a volunteer and became director in 2023.

This session examines the rapid decline of pollinators in the Grand Genève, exploring causes, conservation strategies and habitat restoration projects like Today We Sow. It addresses the wider implications for local biodiversity and food security and outlines APIDAE’s practical actions including corporate hive installations and educational programmes.

In French.

Rue de l'Athénée 2,
1205 Genève
Photo Credit: Société des Arts de Genève
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Photo Credit: Société des Arts de Genève

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