07/04/2026
For we're celebrating the connection between biodiversity and human health, from the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan guide to the pollinator-friendly management of healthcare sites, developed with support of the HSE.
A growing body of research reveals that natural environments have a huge impact on human health and wellbeing. Pollinators are at the heart of healthy environments, and wild bees are responsible for pollinating many of the fruit and vegetables that support a nutritious diet.
On the island of Ireland, more than three quarters of our wild plants are pollinated by insects. These plants sustain all other biodiversity, as well as providing carbon sequestration and flood mitigation services, not to mention the joy and health benefits of places where we can connect with nature.
Studies show that spending time in nature can have a positive impact on our physical and mental health. Diverse natural environments are particularly important, bringing more mental health benefits than those with low natural diversity.
'Pollinator-friendly management of healthcare sites' is one of many free resources from the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, available at pollinators.ie/resources
The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is a framework bringing together different sectors across the island of Ireland to create a landscape where pollinators can survive and thrive. Its implementation is coordinated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
