Theresearchersnote thatinthe contextofthe current decline of beepopulationsworldwide, their researchhas disturbingimplicationsfor what that declinemight mean for plants.
In this context, the Conference constituted one of the instances that were carried out worldwide (Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Pacific Ocean, Arabic States) expecting to mobilize for the local actors and to act as catalyst for the generation of contributions that reflect specific characteristics of every region.
Asked about her perception of major challenges, Ms Bokova noted that the growing demand worldwide to improve technical and vocational education and skills (TVET) in a context of global economic crisis.