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Scientists predict that about 50 million more people, mostly in Africa, could be at risk of hunger by 2050 due to climate change and reduced crop yields.

Poverty affects 82 million children between 0 and 12 years old and 36 million adolescents between 13 and 19 years old.

E H Thorne (Beehives) Ltd have added top-bar hives to their range of equipment for sale.

For every top-bar hive sold, Thornes are donating £10 to Bees for Development Trust.

Available as flat pack or ready built

We are pleased to announce a three year project studying the interdependencies between bees, biodiversity and forest livelihoods. This research, supported by the Darwin Initiative, is taking place in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve of the Western Ghats, India.

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Peter Grimes of Romsey Beekeepers in the UK recently walked the Coast to Coast path from Robin Hoods Bay to St Bees. Peter says: "I thought it would be a great opportunity to help raise funds for BfD Trust, by undertaking this as a sponsored walk”.

"I just want to greet you and to say hello to everyone who helps to make Bees for Development Journal such a fine magazine. Each issue is more impressive than the last. The articles are of great interest and are extremely informative. I know what it takes to produce such a quality magazine. Kudos to all".

According to a study carried out by Ecoespaña, three quarters of the 1.100 million people living in extreme poverty are to be found in rural areas, which means that their environment is the only thing they can depend upon in order to get themselves out of their situation.

A new Brochure is now available describing the work of Bees for Development, and Bees for Development Trust. The Brochure has been created by Kirsten and Michael Traynor, beekeepers in Maryland, USA, www.mdbee.com
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