The United Nations calls on the world to save bees

The United Nations Environment Agency warns that the number of bees around the world is declining at an alarming rate, at the same time calling on the international community to save bees because they are important for food production. .

The number of bees in many parts of the northern hemisphere decreased by 85% in the past few years.

A report by the United Nations Environment Agency (UNEP) shows that the number of bees is decreasing rapidly by the attack of harmful insects and environmental pollution. In many parts of the northern hemisphere, the number of bees decreased by 85% by a number of factors - such as the widespread use of pesticides, the attack of a single parasite with a needle, poor management. In the countryside, the decline of flowering plants and the number of beekeepers, AFP said.

" 100 food crops in the world provide 90% of world food production. More than 70 of the 100 species of plants are pollinated by bees, " said Achim Steiner, UNEP director.

Pollinated animals, including bees, contribute to the global economy of $ 212 billion, or 9.5% of the total value of food that humans produce, every year.

Peter Neumann, a scientist working for the United Nations, said that in recent years the number of honey bees reduced by 10 to 30% in Europe, 30% in the US and 85% in the Middle East.

Scientists have not quantified the impact of bee decline on crops. Leading a study in the UK, UNEP said that only honey bees that humans raise have produced food worth between 22.8 and 57 billion euros per year. Production of some fruits and nuts will be reduced by up to 90% without bees.