While catalytic financial support of $346,455.45 will be allocated to the UNDP Nigeria through the BES-Net II’s BES Solution Fund. Additional $10,000 has been issued as a preparation grant for the development of the two-year work plan. The meeting coordinated by the ministry’s focal point, Sikeade Egbuwalo, agreed to embark on strengthening national BES platform, scoping assessment of pollinators and pollinator services and threats to pollinators in three selected sites. They also adopted the development of a pollinator app, web-based illustrated identification guide and pollinator Information Management System (PIMS) to promote awareness and advocacy for pollinators, development of a national pollinator strategy and integrated pest management (IPM). xThe experts also validated plan for capacity development for community-based participatory approach plant-pollinator conservation as well as agro-ecological practices for the management and development of pollinator ecosystem services.

Source: The Guardian May 03, 2021 04:30 UTC