Bee a Keeper: Sustainable Apiculture for the Conservation of Bees

Bee a Keeper

Bees are a major pollinators species, ensuring food security, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity; whilst contributing to the mitigation of climate change. Scientific studies have proven that bees have become increasingly endangered. Dilmah Conservation launched ‘Bee a Keeper’ in May 2020, to promote the sustainable use of bees in agriculture and related ecosystems.

Its main goals are:

• Bee Awareness
• Bee Research
• Beekeeping
• Buzzing Livelihood

The project will function through 6 identified hubs across the island:

• Endana Field Research Station
• One Earth Climate Change Centre
• One Earth Centre Kalkudah
• One Earth Centre Moratuwa
• Defending Mangrove - Project Station
• Copenhagen Farm