World Bee Day- May 20 / International Day for Biological Diversity- May 22

The United Nations has declared May 20th World Bee Day and May 22nd International Day of Biological Diversity.

The importance of preserving bees has been recognized for many years due to their crucial role in global biodiversity.

Experts from Concordia will be able to comment on the importance of bees in biodiversity and their contribution to pollination for other plants.

Emma Despland, researcher and professor in the Department of Biology. 
Emma.despland@concordia.ca

Carly Ziter, researcher and professor in the Department of Biology.
Carly.ziter@concordia.ca

Isabella Richmond, PhD student in the Department of Biology
isabella.richmond@mail.concordia.ca

Sarah Chamberland Fontaine, PhD student in the Department of Biology
sarah.chamberland-fontaine@mail.concordia.ca

Nicole Yu, PhD student in the Department of Biology
nicole.yu@mail.concordia.ca