History and Aims

The Organisational Working Group provides the Bee Protection Group with an effective organisational framework, supporting its activities and facilitating communication and coordination across the Group and its specialised working groups. It was formed in 2024.

A central responsibility is the maintenance and continuous development of the Bee Protection Group's website, ensuring that information on its activities, working groups, meetings, symposia and scientific outputs remains accurate, up to date and easily accessible.

The Working Group also supports the organisation of international symposia and other meetings, facilitating communication and the dissemination of relevant information before and after these events.

In addition, it contributes to the overall coordination and continuity of the Bee Protection Group by strengthening communication between the Steering Committee, working groups and members. This includes maintaining an overview of ongoing activities and providing practical support for the development and implementation of organisational procedures.

Further responsibilities include enhancing the visibility and international outreach of the Bee Protection Group, as well as preserving and ensuring access to its history, symposium proceedings and other scientific outputs.

Through these activities, the Organisational Working Group provides practical and organisational support, enabling the Bee Protection Group to focus on its core scientific mission: fostering international scientific exchange and advancing the development of methods for the protection of bees and other pollinators.