Analysis of the impact of global climate change on the sustainability of beekeeping

Abstract

An analysis of studies on the problems of global climate change about honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) and the sustainability of beekeeping is presented. The research information base is represented by scientific electronic libraries and search engines: eLIBRARY.RU, Science Direct, Scopus, and ResearchGate portal. The analysis showed that global climate change hurts honey bees, having both a direct impact on bee colonies (reduced egg production of queens and larval survival, usury) and a limited impact on food supply (shift in the flowering season of plants, decreased nectar productivity) and pests. This may entail a decrease in the gross harvest of honey and other beekeeping products and an increase in beekeepers’ costs for caring for bees, including drugs to protect against pests and diseases and for the purchase or production of additional feed. In this regard, it is essential to continue further research in the field of global climate change for honey bees, which will allow us to develop more effective methods for their management and protection, as well as measures to reduce the adverse effects of climate change on the life cycle of bees. It has been established that beekeeping is not integrated into the development agenda. One of the main reasons for this is the lack of awareness among state and government authorities about the role of honey bees in rural farms and ecosystems. Additionally, there is a relatively low level of government support for beekeeping. Many countries do not have legislation regulating beekeeping and do not provide sufficient financial support for the development of the industry.