The Horizon 2020 research project Safeguard (GA No. 101003476) publishes a collection of practice abstracts of key project outputs on the EU CAP Network connecting research with practitioners.

Wild pollinators are among the most crucial contributors to healthy ecosystems and thriving biodiversity. Unfortunately, during the past decades, there has been a dramatic decline in pollinating species globally.

In an effort to reverse this trend, the Safeguard project brings together leading experts from multiple disciplines to expand current assessments of the status and trends of European wild pollinators and to inspire the development of management and policy guidelines for the public and private sectors to safeguard wild pollinators and the benefits they provide.

To make results more understandable and easily available to practitioners, Safeguard has recently published its first batch of practice abstracts on the EU CAP Network website. The EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Network is a forum through which National CAP Networks, organisations, administrations, researchers, entrepreneurs and practitioners share knowledge and information about agriculture and rural policy.

The recent publication of the six Safeguard practice abstracts represents a significant milestone in the project’s mission to provide practical recommendations to safeguard pollinator populations and ensure sustainable ecosystems. The research outputs explore critical issues surrounding pollinator conservation, including inadequate animal pollination and the impact of rising temperatures on pollinator activities. The findings highlight the essential role of wild pollinators in maintaining biodiversity and enhancing food security, while also offering practical recommendations to mitigate threats. As the project progresses and new outputs are produced, the collection will continue to grow until the project's conclusion in February 2026.

The full collection of practice abstracts can be accessed here.

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The Safeguard project receives funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101003476.

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