Tiny bees hiding in homes could save India’s food supply

In Puducherry, India, stingless bees nest in unlikely places. Native pollinators such as these could decide the future of food and human survival.

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Behind every fruit and vegetable is an invisible workforce: an army of pollinators. Up to 90% of flowering plants are pollinated by animals such as insects and birds.

This video highlights the vital role of stingless bees in India’s urban ecosystems. DW joins a researcher in Puducherry as they discover a thriving hive in an unlikely space.

As rapid urbanization reduces natural habitats and bee populations decline, scientists and farmers are working together to support pollination through eco-friendly practices.

The story reveals how urban gardens and sustainable farming can help safeguard food security — and why losing pollinators could threaten global nutrition.

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