Together, let's bring the buzz back.

Bee:wild is a science-powered, not-for-profit movement driven by one mission. Together, we can fill our cities, gardens, and farms with life again.

Tell Peru: Grant Legal Rights to Stingless Bees

Long before honeybees, stingless bees were tending the planet’s very first flowers — quietly shaping rainforests, feeding wildlife, and sustaining life itself. But these ancient pollinators are disappearing fast, their forests destroyed and their hives lost.

Bee:wild, together with Avaaz and NatGeo Explorer Rosa Vásquez Espinoza, is leading a global call for Peru to grant legal rights to stingless bees — a historic first that could change how the world protects nature.

Stand with the Stingless Bees

The buzz is disappearing — but we can bring it back.

A brand new Bee:wild report by leading scientists is sounding the alarm on emerging threats to our precious bees and other pollinators. Despite increasing challenges for our natural world, the report also points to opportunities for solutions for both governments, businesses and all of us.

20,000+
bee species exist, but only 12 are honey bees
1 in 4
wild bee species are threatened with extinction
13
wild bees have already become extinct in the U.K.
100+ million
outdoor spaces with the potential to be pollinator-friendly havens exist worldwide

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Meet the tiny heroes behind your daily life.

Wild bees power our planet. They don’t just buzz around flowers - they are the backbone of our food systems, ecosystems, and economies. But, pollination is a team effort. From moonlit moths to hoverflies disguised as bees, a whole cast of heroes keeps nature in motion.

Honeybee

(Apini)

Nature’s tiny overachievers—pollinating flowers and crafting golden honey while helping ecosystems thrive.

Pipevine Swallowtail

(Battus philenor)

A dazzling butterfly and loyal pollinator drawn to fragrant blooms and wild gardens.

Carpenter Bee

(Xylocopa valga)

Big, bold, and a little buzzy—this bee builds homes in wood and spreads pollen with power.

Hummingbirds

(Trochilidae)

Tiny, fast, and full of flair - hummingbirds hover like magic as they sip nectar and spread pollen with every wingbeat.

Ashy Mining Bee

(Andrena cineraria)

With its fluffy silver coat and love for spring blooms, this ground-dwelling bee is a gentle solo worker that keeps gardens growing.

Cuckoo wasp

(Stilbum cyanurum)

The cuckoo wasp may not play by the rules, but it still helps flowers flourish.

Lesser long-nosed bat

(Stilbum cyanurum)

This nectar-loving bat flits from cactus to bloom under the stars, pollinating desert plants while the world sleeps.

Stingless bee

(Trigona spinipes)

Tiny but mighty, these bees don’t sting - but they sure do bring the buzz! Found in warm climates, they’re masters of pollination and makers of tangy honey.

Great yellow bumblebee

(Bombus distinguendus)

This bee once thrived in meadows across Europe but now needs our help. Its gentle hum keeps wildflowers blooming.

Long-horned bee

(Melissodes tepanaca)

With its fuzzy body and impressively long antennae, this bee is a sunflower superfan. A speedy solo flyer, it’s all about hard work and golden hour pollination.

Our Partners

Together, we’re turning groundbreaking science into actionable solutions, reaching communities worldwide, and inspiring meaningful, lasting change.

1686 Partners

1686 Partners is a global consumer platform investing in diverse sectors of lifestyle and sports. Its mission revolves around fusing global strategic pioneers and influential partners to expedite the growth of high-potential and impact-driven companies, shaping them into the industry leaders of tomorrow. By adhering to the thesis of investment into venture-to-growth stage companies, 1686 Partners acts as an accelerator of growth, providing the tools, strategy, and network to spur their success. 1686 Partners also proudly supports select charitable initiatives that resonate deeply with the team’s values and mission.

Aurora Group

Aurora is a UAE-based curator of iconic brands, nurturing and helping them develop to achieve their full potential while maintaining authenticity and excellence. Through strategic leadership, shared expertise, and a focus on sustainability, they drive growth while connecting brands, people, and ideas to shape experiences that are timeless, iconic, and transformative.

Climate Farmers

Climate Farmers is a nonprofit organisation accelerating the transition to regenerative agriculture across Europe. They support farmers with training, coaching, and outcome-based verification to restore soil health and biodiversity. By building ecosystems of trust between farmers, researchers, and supply chains, they make regeneration tangible and scalable.

Dubai Airports

Dubai Airports, operator of the world’s busiest international airport, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International, places sustainability at the heart of its operations and long-term strategy. It leads initiatives such as installing the region’s largest airport solar energy system, a comprehensive waste management programme, and transitioning airside vehicles to biodiesel. Through innovation, collaboration, and sector-wide partnerships, including being part of the ‘Airports of Tomorrow’, Dubai Airports aligns with the UAE’s green goals and contributes to a more sustainable future for the global aviation sector.

Expo City Dubai

Expo City Dubai is a sustainable, smart city designed to be a model for future urban living. It integrates green technologies and energy-efficient infrastructure and has earned top global sustainability certifications. The city actively promotes sustainability through educational initiatives, including a partnership with Dr Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots programme, which offers environmental learning and empowers youth and communities to take climate action.

Freud Communications

Freud Communications is a full-service, leading global PR and strategic communications agency that builds, protects, and enhances the reputations of its clients through impactful storytelling. It is the largest communications company certified as a B Corp and the founder of Goals House, a diverse community united in a shared mission to find solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. Freud Communications’ work covers multiple specialisms and is global in both outlook and delivery. They have worked at the highest levels of business, government, media, charity, and academia.

G42

G42 is a strategic knowledge partner and a leading artificial intelligence and cloud computing company born in Abu Dhabi. It is at the forefront of AI innovation, developing transformative solutions across sectors such as healthcare, sustainability, energy, space observation, IoT, and urban development. By harnessing the power of AI, they address global environmental challenges, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future.

Global Citizen Forum

The Global Citizen Forum (GCF) is a Canadian nonprofit that brings together global leaders to tackle key challenges such as climate change, migration, and governance. With a strong focus on sustainability, GCF partners with organisations to offset carbon emissions, restore coral reefs, and has planted over 700,000 trees in the Amazon. Their mission highlights how global collaboration can create lasting, positive change for people and the planet.

Lagardère Travel Retail

Lagardère Travel Retail is a global leader in its field, recognised for its strong commitment to sustainability. Through its PEPS (Planet. Ethics. People. Social) strategy, the company has achieved carbon neutrality in its direct operations and is working towards net-zero emissions. Initiatives such as the FLOW Anti-Waste Programme and the use of sustainable shopping bags highlight its proactive approach to waste reduction and biodiversity support.

NR2154

NR2154 is a multidisciplinary design company with studios in Copenhagen, New York, and Paris. Founded in 2005 by Jacob Wildschiødtz and Troels Faber, the Copenhagen studio focuses on visual identity, book design, and exhibitions, particularly within culture, arts, architecture, sustainability, society, science, and media. Their work spans brand creation, product packaging, and artistic direction for clients like Hennessy, Georg Jensen, and Netflix.

OneHive

OneHive is a leading honey producer in the UAE, known for high-quality honey sourced from native plants like Sidr and Ghaf. With over 4,000 beehives, they blend traditional and modern techniques to support sustainable apiculture. Their Honey Bee Garden in Hatta offers educational experiences highlighting the importance of bees and biodiversity. OneHive also established the UAE’s first wild bee reserve and runs tree-planting programmes to promote environmental balance.

PANGAIA

PANGAIA is a materials science company bringing problem-solving innovations to the world through premium lifestyle products and experiences. A global collective of scientists, technologists, and designers join forces to accomplish together what cannot be accomplished alone. PANGAIA is also the place where the idea of Bee:wild was first conceived and born.

Re:wild

Bee:wild is a campaign by Re:wild, co-founded by renowned conservation scientists and Leonardo DiCaprio. Combining over 35 years of conservation impact, Re:wild unites Indigenous peoples, local communities, grassroots groups, influential leaders, NGOs, governments, companies, and the public to protect and rewild habitats worldwide.

Tailwind

Tailwind is a sustainability advisory firm headquartered in Copenhagen that helps organisations turn global challenges into business opportunities. They provide strategic guidance on sustainability, B Corp assessments, and effective stakeholder engagement. Tailwind works across sectors to drive positive environmental and social change. Their approach focuses on creating impactful sustainability strategies and narratives, fostering long-term positive change for both businesses and the planet.

Versace

Versace, founded in 1978, is a global icon in luxury fashion, blending irreverent references, heritage, innovation, and sustainability. Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and ladybirds have inspired designs since the 1990s, notably Gianni Versace’s "Le Jardin" collection, reflecting his love of nature and biodiversity. Recognising its reliance on pollinators for key materials, Versace is a founding member of Bee:wild, supporting biodiversity globally. Recent initiatives include regeneratively sourced cotton denim, upcycled materials, LEED-certified stores, and a fur-free policy. The 2024 Brussels store, featuring a biodiverse pollinator garden, underscores Versace’s dedication to responsible fashion and environmental stewardship.

Vestiaire Collective

Vestiaire Collective is a leading global platform for pre-loved luxury fashion, spearheading the shift towards a more sustainable industry. As the first resale fashion platform to earn a B Corp certification, it upholds high social and environmental standards. With efforts like banning unsustainable brands, promoting circular fashion, and using eco-friendly practices, the company empowers conscious consumerism and aims to be climate-positive by 2025.

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Partner with Us
Partner with Bee:wild to showcase your brand’s commitment to pollinators and nature. Together, we can create meaningful impact and inspire action at scale.
Plant for Pollinators
Choose native flowers that bloom from spring to autumn to ensure a continuous food supply for bees.
Say No to Harmful Chemicals
Avoid using harmful chemicals in your garden or farm. Reducing pesticide use creates safer spaces for pollinators to thrive.