Tag: Foundation
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BeeScape@UM: Community Workshop on Bee Hotel Construction
On Saturday, 20th September, the Foundation held a Bee Hotel Construction Workshop as part of the BOV Rebbiegħa 2024 supported project BeeScape@UM. The event was hosted at the Valletta Design Cluster, a vibrant community space that fosters creativity and cultural initiatives in the capital. The event which was led by Foundation administrator Dylan Farrugia, began with…
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Press Release | First Anniversary of the Maltese Honey Bee as Malta’s National Insect
On 24th September 2025, Malta celebrates the first anniversary of declaring the Maltese Honey Bee as its National Insect. This recognition enhances legal protection for the species, threatened by hybridisation with foreign bees. The Foundation aims to establish this date as a National Day to promote awareness, conservation, and appreciation for Malta’s unique honey bee.
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Press Release | In-Naħla u Sħabha: Celebrating One Year of Malta’s National Insect
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee will release the song “In-Naħla u Sħabha” on September 24, 2025, celebrating the first anniversary of the Maltese Honey Bee as Malta’s National Insect. Targeting children aged 5 to 8, the song educates about Malta’s six national species, promoting environmental care and local biodiversity.
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Malta’s Honey Bee Takes the Global Stage at APIMONDIA 2025 Congress in Scandinavia
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee is proud to announce its participation in this year’s APIMONDIA, the bi-annual global apicultural congress, taking place from 23–27 September in Copenhagen, Denmark. APIMONDIA is the world’s leading forum for sharing knowledge, research, and innovations in beekeeping and pollinator conservation, bringing together experts, researchers, and…
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HSBC Malta Foundation Supports Launch of Educational Music Video Celebrating Malta’s National Insect
The HSBC Malta Foundation supports a new educational music video about the Maltese Honey Bee, launched on September 24 to celebrate its national status. Produced by the KNM Foundation, the video features the song “In-Naħla u Sħabha” and aims to educate children on biodiversity and environmental importance through engaging content.
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24th September: A Landmark Date for Malta’s Honey Bee and its Guardians
The 24th of September marks the first anniversary of the Maltese Honey Bee being declared Malta’s national insect, prompting celebrations and educational initiatives by the Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee. Future ambitions include proposing this date as a national day while exposing global challenges to honey bee conservation at Apimondia 2025.
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BeeScape@UM: Boosting the Foundation’s Visibility
The Foundation’s Beescape@UM project, in collaboration with the University of Malta, aims to create ecological spaces for pollinators while raising public awareness. A new outdoor banner has been introduced to enhance visibility, and a workshop on building bee hotels from recycled materials is planned, fostering community involvement in biodiversity. Contributions are welcomed.
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National Day for the Maltese Honey Bee
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee has proposed that 24th September be declared as the National Day for the Maltese Honey Bee. The initiative seeks to raise awareness about Apis mellifera ruttneri, Malta’s endemic subspecies, which faces the threat of extinction due to the continued importation of foreign honey bees. These…
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The Maltese Honey Bee featured in Polish Beekeeping Magazine
Malta and Apis mellifera ruttneri, an island of hope or forgetfulness? Small in size, yet rich in natural legacy, Malta is home to one of the most distinctive honey bee subspecies in the world. Slowly shaped over millennia by the island’s unique climate and environment, Apis mellifera ruttneri is increasingly becoming a focal point in…
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Updated | Championing the Maltese Honey Bee: The Foundation at Festa Qargħasel 2025
The Foundation will participate in the Festa Qargħasel 2025 on September 13 at Pjazza Rotunda, Mosta. They will present a talk on the Maltese Honey Bee and run a stand featuring honey, educational materials, and activities for children. Support for the Foundation is encouraged through donations and community membership.
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