Stingless bees
Bringing life back to the Amazon
Our aim
Preserve these tiny life forms that are sentient beings and essential for the survival of the Amazon and indigenous knowledge.
What we are doing
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Conservation
We focus our efforts in areas with the greatest impact for species conservation
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Science
We partner with local experts to conduct high-impact research studies
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Outreach
We partner with indigenous communities for Amazonian conservation development
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Storytelling
We partner with multi-media artists to share captivating, impactful stories
Latest
Our conservation efforts made the cover of The New York Times (Jan 30th 2024)
Stingless bees produce medicinal honey traditionall known as a “miracle liquid” by locals
Article in National Geographic Magazine
Photo by Ana Sotelo
Support our petition to legally recognize stingless bees in Peru - for the first time.
This petition has been approved by the Commission of Agriculture of the Congress - we are now advocating for the full Congress to review it to decide if it becomes a NATIONAL law
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An Amazonian stingless bee collecting pollen from nearby medicinal plants
Article in Bee Culture Magazine
Photo by Luis Garcia
Stingless bees regenerate degraded ecosystems combating the effect of destructive deforestation practices in the Amazon Rainforest
Interview in Tree Hugger
Photo by Ana Sotelo