An exciting online event titled “Farmland Pollinators and Pollination – Influence of Policy and Practice” will be held, featuring renowned pollination expert, Professor Jane Stout, Vice Provost for Biodiversity & Climate Action at Trinity College Dublin.
About the Speaker
Professor Jane Stout is a leading authority in pollinator and pollination ecology. In her role as Vice Provost for Biodiversity & Climate Action and Professor of Ecology at Trinity College Dublin, she focuses on the impacts of agriculture, urbanization, and land management on ecological processes. She has co-founded the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and the Irish Forum on Natural Capital, significantly influencing both policy and practice in this field.
Event Overview
Pollinators, such as bees and hoverflies, are crucial for biodiversity and agricultural productivity, yet they face unprecedented threats from agrochemical use, habitat loss, and agricultural intensification. In this session, Professor Stout will discuss the essential role pollinators play in farmland ecosystems and explore how policy and practice can support their conservation while maintaining farming productivity.
Participants can expect insights into:
- The challenges of pollinator decline in agricultural landscapes
- How international and EU biodiversity frameworks aim to protect these critical species
- Strategies for balancing pollinator conservation with farming needs
- Innovative approaches currently being implemented in Irish farming landscapes
