Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG

Official account of the Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates All Party Parliamentary Group. Chaired by @BarryGardiner. Secretariat @RoyEntSoc.

[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

Our call for written evidence is now open - please share with anyone who has experience researching invasive species and the threats they pose!

This will be open until 7 July and we are having two panel sessions in July and September.

https://t.co/Ue3HIw3WEy

[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

Today the APPG has launched an inquiry into invasive species and the threats they pose to pollinators 🐝

Invasive species are contributing to the ongoing decline in pollinator numbers, so we must understand how to mitigate their impact.

We'd love to hear from you 👇

[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

Many thanks to Chair @BarryGardiner MP for convening this and the International Conservation APPG for co-hosting this event with us!

[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

We were delighted to host Nature Minster @MaryCreagh_ yesterday for a wide-ranging discussion. Issues covered included global biodiversity conferences, as well as the recent IPBES report and what it means for insects 🐝🪲🐞🪰🦟

[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

Thanks to @UK_CEH for your insights!

[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

Last month the Bees, Pollinators & Invertebrates APPG met in the House of Lords for our 2nd meeting of 2025 🐝🏛️. Great insights from @UKCEH on how land-use policy affects wild bees, followed by a panel chaired by @BarryGardiner. Thanks to @amcarmichaelMP speakers & attendees 👏

[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

The APPG was pleased to see our Advisory Board Chair @MattEAShardlow give evidence at the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee. We welcome calls to further protect our bees and pollinators and you can watch the full session using the link below:

https://t.co/rRZvygOH1X

[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

Earlier this month Vice-Chair of our Advisory Board @chickpeaman gave evidence at the @CommonsSITC session on insect decline & food security

We're pleased to see Parliament taking an interest in the issue of decline and will continue to support the impacted bees and pollinators

[Buglife @Buzz_dont_tweet]

@RHarrabin @RSPBNews Have you noticed a lack of buzzing in your green & wild spaces this year?
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#CitizenScientists needed!
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#BugsMatter survey season is here & we'd love to welcome more people to our buggy family!
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https://t.co/2ow8hqDc5E

Lets find out what's going on!

[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

An important article outlining the need for a nuanced approach to saving our bees and pollinators.

Whilst the APPG welcomes any approach to help save bees and pollinators targeted support is needed.

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https://t.co/qXXX1ocpTM

[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

It was great to host a meeting of the Bees and Pollinators Advisory Board this morning!

Delighted to be joined by our members to discuss the most pressing issues facing pollinators and how we can help promote their cause!

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[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

Great to host a meeting between our Chair @BarryGardiner and the Chair of our Advisory Board @MattEAShardlow to discuss our work programme for 2023 and other exciting developments including a response to @CommonsSTC Inquiry on Insect decline and UK food security.

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[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

Great to host a meeting of the Bees and Pollinators Advisory Board meeting today

We had a packed agenda discussing the most pressing issues facing our bees and pollinators - keep your eyes peeled for our next update!

#Bees #Pollinators

[Matt Shardlow @MattEAShardlow]

Great to meet @theresecoffey at Rethink Nature species champion event on Wednesday afternoon. We discussed rapidly declining pollinator populations and Defra's work to revise the 9 yr old National Pollinator Strategy. #specieschampions #foodsecurity @Buzz_dont_tweet @bees_appg

[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

The APPG is delighted to see Labour pledge to ban neonicotinoids from being used in farming.

We hope that this encourages the Government to rethink its strategy for the usage of the bee-killing pesticide.

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[Luke Pollard MP @LukePollard]

The Conservatives have authorised more bee-killing pesticides to be used again this year.

The next Labour Government will ban bee-killing pesticides from being used in farming.

https://t.co/ig9xOhofSb

[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

Here the Minister outlines the Government's reasoning for granting emergency authorisation for neonicotinoids on sugar-beet crops for the third year in a row.

#Bees #Pollinators #Neonicotinoids

[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

The APPG is delighted to see @LukePollard raising awareness of the serious issue of bee-killing pesticides.

We urge Ministers at @DefraGovUK to rethink this strategy and to place pollinator health as a priority issue.

#Bees #Pollinators #Pesticides

[Kerry McCarthy @KerryMP]

In Westminster Hall debates on 🐝 🐝 🐝 and the authorisation of bee-killing neonics. Excellent speech from @LukePollard calling for parliamentary approval before use is allowed.

[Luke Pollard MP @LukePollard]

In Parliament today I’m leading a debate on the Government authorising the use of bee killing pesticides. It’s environmental vandalism. Watch live on https://t.co/RE3gCJBZTJ from 9.30am ❤️🐝

[Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates APPG @bees_appg]

We're delighted to see that a debate has been secured to discuss the harm that neonicotinoids cause to our bees and pollinators.

We hope that this debate will cause government to rethink it's strategy on this harmful pesticide.

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[Luke Pollard MP @LukePollard]

🚨Govt has authorised bee-killing pesticides to be used on farms for the 3rd year in a row🚨

I bloody love bees. Let’s stop this environmental vandalism. I’ve secured a debate in Parliament on bees on Wednesday 1 Feb at 9.30am.

Please ask your MP to attend ❤️🐝 #savethebees