Regional action for enhanced protection of pollinating insects and pollination services in Latin America and the Caribbean (PoliLAC)

Pollinators are crucial for plant reproduction, food security, and the conservation of ecosystems and their biodiversity. In Latin America, pollinating insect populations are also under severe threat, despite their high importance. Major causes are changing land use patterns, habitat loss, pesticide use, diseases, invasive species and climate change. The project aims to protect natural ecosystems and adapt productive (agricultural) systems to safeguard pollinator ecosystem services and reduce the vulnerability of local communities associated with pollinator declines in Latin America. It contributes to international efforts by strengthening regional knowledge management, promoting policies, and mobilizing resources including private funding. It also implements pollinator-friendly practices in selected landscapes.