Beekeeper

As someone deeply passionate about the environment, I’ve always had a fascination with insects, and I’ve been a beekeeper since 2011. Today, I manage several apiaries near Brussels, where I get to witness firsthand the incredible importance of bees. I’m also the creator of the exhibition To Bee or Not to Bee, developed in collaboration with GoodPlanet, which aims to highlight the critical role bees play in our ecosystem.

In Europe, over 80% of crops and most wild plants depend on pollinators like bees. Without them, our diets would be vastly more limited, and our landscapes would lose much of their beauty and diversity. Yet, sadly, one in ten wild bee species is currently threatened, and the number of wild flowers has plummeted by 70% globally since the 1980s. This decline is a stark reminder of how quickly we’ve altered the delicate balance of nature that has supported bees and plants for over 100 million years.

By sharing my passion for beekeeping, I hope to raise awareness about the vital role bees play in our survival and inspire others to appreciate and protect these extraordinary creatures.