Bees: the world’s most effective and important pollinator on every continent except Antarctica. While we have come to take these little insects for granted, they play a vital role in sustainable farming and are a driving force for the majority of the world’s food supply. Bees are also appreciated for their honey, which is used in anything from soothing sore throats to managing chronic diseases. However, despite their contributions to our planet and wellbeing, bees are under threat from pesticides, habitat loss, climate change and parasites. As a way to recognize these incredible workers, Slovenia proposed May 20 as World Bee Day in December 2017 to the United Nations. The day was accepted, and the first World Bee Day, recognized by the United Nations, was celebrated on May 20, 2018. On this day, organizations such as the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) hold special events to encourage others to protect bees through strengthening protections for pollinators. This celebration also includes activities like planting pollinator-friendly flowers, supporting local beekeepers and even an event in Geneva on May 27 at the Palais des Nations dedicated to honey tasting and information on bees.