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In May 2023, the IUCN, in partnership with global conservation bodies, finalized three Action Plans for EU's threatened pollinators.
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This multi-stakeholder effort, funded by the EU, took two years to shape a sustainable future for these vital species.
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The Canary Islands' Laurel Forest pollinators, under siege from habitat loss and climate change, receive targeted attention in the first plan.
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Plan two spotlights bees linked to teasel plants, now facing extinction from changing land use and habitat decline.
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The third plan focuses on hoverfly species dependent on ancient trees, crucial for balanced ecosystems but threatened by modern forestry practices.
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These Action Plans integrate specific, measurable goals and steps for conservation, drawing on broad expertise.
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Implementation now becomes key, as stakeholders move to translate these plans into tangible actions.
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Further insights into European pollinator conservation are detailed in the comprehensive 'Species Action Plans for EU Pollinators Shortlist'.
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IUCN's initiative exemplifies a collaborative approach vital for addressing biodiversity challenges in Europe.
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