Staff Reporter
PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for stronger protection of bees and other pollinators, warning that their decline poses a direct threat to food security, biodiversity, and ecosystems, in her message marking World Bee Day.
In her statement, Nandi-Ndaitwah joined Namibia and the global community in celebrating the vital role of bees in sustaining life and agriculture, while highlighting this year’s theme, “Bee Together for People and the Planet: A Partnership That Sustains Us All.”
She said the theme underscores the need for a stronger relationship between people and nature, and a shared responsibility to protect the environment for present and future generations.
As Patron of Bees in Namibia, the President commended beekeepers, farmers, youth groups, and environmental advocates working to promote sustainable beekeeping and conservation efforts across the country.
She stressed that World Bee Day should also serve as an opportunity to educate young people about the importance of bees and the economic opportunities within sustainable beekeeping.
Nandi-Ndaitwah warned that bees and other pollinators are under increasing threat from climate change, habitat loss, pollution, harmful pesticides, and environmental degradation, noting that their decline goes beyond ecological concerns.
“This is not simply about conserving insects, it is about safeguarding our own future,” she said, adding that pollinators are essential for agriculture, food systems, and ecological balance.
She further reiterated Namibia’s commitment to supporting climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and green economic growth.
“As I have often stated, we need nature more than nature needs us,” she said, urging collective action to protect pollinators and preserve ecosystems.
Nandi-Ndaitwah concluded by calling on Namibians to reaffirm their commitment to environmental protection and a sustainable, food-secure future.
Photo: Namibian Presidency
