An municipal ordinance of Satipo, a province in central Peru, has recognise legal rights to the amazonian stingless bees of the Meliponine tribu, as Melipona eburnea, Tetragonisca angustula, Melipona illota, and Melipona grandis.
We are pleased to inform the Apimondia community that the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food of the Republic of Slovenia officially launched the call for nominations for the Golden Bee Award 2026 on Friday,
Apimondia launched a new modern website to improve accessibility, communication, and multilingual information sharing worldwide. After the Copenhagen Congress, digital presence became a priority, alongside regular Friday newsletters for members globally.
Where is African beekeeping heading? The 49th Apimondia Congress in Copenhagen offered a key moment to answer that question, showing opportunities, limitations, and challenges facing Africa’s beekeeping sector today.
We are pleased to announce that the 50th APIMONDIA World Beekeeping Congress will take place from 15 to 19 November 2027 in Dubai.
Scientists, exhibitors, and beekeepers are kindly encouraged to mark these dates in
During the 49th Apimondia Congress, Apimondia released several important calls to action addressing key challenges facing global beekeeping and food security. These include a strong opposition to immature honey production, a call for precaution regarding
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The next Apimondia Congress will take place in Dubai! 🌍
We warmly invite all beekeepers, scientists, experts, and bee enthusiasts from around the world to join us for this unique event — a place to share knowledge, experience, and inspiration for the future of beekeeping.
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Through our official statements, we address the key challenges facing beekeeping and pollinators worldwide.
APIMONDIA Statement on Honey Fraud is the official position of APIMONDIA regarding honey purity, authenticity, fair modes of production, and the best available recommended methods to detect and prevent honey fraud.
APIMONDIA Statement on so-called “Vegan Honey” (VH) is the official position of APIMONDIA regarding these types of products that use the word “honey”.
APIMONDIA Statement on Immature Honey Production gives scientific background and concepts on why this mode of production leads to a violation of the definition of honey.
To date, there is no single measure effective enough to control the problem of fraud in the honey sector. The international market will therefore require diversified actions at all levels of authority. A strategic plan needs ...
Article aims to be a useful guidance for authorities and stakeholders of the honey chain understand the complexity of detecting honey fraud, a problem that threatens not only the beekeeping industry globally but also the food security of many countries.
Apimondia is the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations and other organisations working within the apiculture sector since 1895. Apimondia is a non-governmental organisation that brings together beekeepers, ...
Apimondia is led by a President, a Vice-President, and a Secretary, who work together to guide the Federation’s global initiatives. Our structure also includes seven Scientific Commissions and five Regional Representatives, ...
Our main objective is to facilitate the exchange of information and discussions where beekeepers, scientists, honey-traders, agents for development, technicians and legislators meet to listen, discuss and learn from each other.
Apimondia’s Working Groups bring together experts and practitioners from around the world to address key topics in beekeeping. They focus on specific issues, share knowledge, and promote best practices within the beekeeping community.
Apimondia unites 83 Full Members and 48 Associate Members, representing beekeeping organizations, research institutions, and associations from more than 120 countries across the globe.
Our organization operates across the globe, connecting beekeepers, researchers, and partners who share a common goal — protecting bees and promoting sustainable beekeeping.
The map below highlights the regions where we collaborate, exchange knowledge, and support initiatives that strengthen the future of beekeeping.
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