NIHBS’ Biodiversity Policy

At SICAMM, our mission is to champion the conservation of Apis mellifera mellifera by uniting beekeepers, scientists, and conservationists across Europe. As proud partners with the Native Irish Honey Bee Society (NIHBS), we are thrilled to amplify their influential Policy Statement on Biodiversity.

The statement reaffirms NIHBS’s commitment to conserving Ireland’s only native honey bee subspecies by advocating for science-based conservation areas, opposing bee imports that threaten genetic purity, and promoting sustainable habitats that support local ecosystems. These principles resonate deeply with SICAMM’s goals, promoting regionally adapted genetic lines, fostering native bee corridors, and reducing hybridisation risks across Europe.

To read the full NIHBS Policy Statement on Biodiversity, visit: https://nihbs.org/2025/06/18/nihbs-policy-statement-on-biodiversity/