48 Bach Kim Nguyen BeeOdiversity Mission Originally, BeeOdiversity wanted to save bees and pollinators. However, it understood that to preserve bees, it needed to protect the environment by improving biodiversity and reducing pollution. Therefore, BeeOdiversity has first redefined the role of bees in our ecosystems, from honey producers to protectors of biodiversity. BeeOdiversity has later developed an innovative scientific, environmental monitoring tool, the BeeOmonitoring. The tool analyzes samples collected by bees acting as natural drones and facilitates assessing the quantity and quality of floral biodiversity, evaluating pollution levels (e.g., heavy metals and pesticides), and identifying their sources. BeeOdiveristy’s initiative combines scientific expertise, innovative tools based on nature, and environmental coaching techniques. Impact & 4 returns Inspiration BeeOdiversity has created an innovative common vision that combines the preservation of the environment with the needs and constraints of the stakeholders, using bees as evidence gatherers. Social Capital BeeOdiversity’s models generate both environmental improvement and revenue, Natural Capital BeeOdiveristy currently monitors more than 100,000 ha of land, from whom more than 50 pesticides were detected and are in their reduction phase. BeeOdiversity measures the quality of the environment, and works to erase the negative consequences, such as pollution and loss of biodiversity. By doing so, the initiative is helping to reduce the use of pesticides and industrial pollution and as a result, the quality of the surface and groundwater, as well as soil and air is restored. Using environmental management modifications or plantations, Beeodiversity recreates habitats and ensures the preservation of endangered species, including the bees. allowing to increase positive impact on the planet, and create and sustain jobs without subsidies. Moreover, by bringing the environment closer to the needs and constraints of its partners, Beeodiversity gives everyone - the citizens, beekeepers, farmers, businesses, etc - the opportunity to be part of the community. Financial Capital BeeOdiversity’s models develop new naturebased services and products that in addition to the conservation of biodiversity also generate financial income. Like improved taste of dairy produce thanks to regeneration of biodiversity, or indoor and outdoor planting schemes where people can reconnect with themselves again through nature.
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