The demise of bee colonies around the world has sparked fears about how humans will survive without these invaluable insect pollinators. In Germany, amateur apiarists, start-ups, researchers, and farmers are banding together via online platforms to help hives thrive in spite of climate change.
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Dr. Werner von der Ohe is head of the Institute for Apiculture, an expertise centre for apiculture, plant protection and agriculture based in Celle, Germany.
Dieter Schimanski is a hobbyist beekeeper and founder of Bee-Rent, a start-up that leases colonies and provides beekeeping services to customers.
Barbara Woolsey is a multimedia journalist covering topics on culture, food, travel, tech, and politics. She has authored guidebooks, worked in social media management and consultation, panel and event moderation, as well as broadcast television and radio production. Her highly international career includes in-depth work experience in Canada, Thailand, and Germany, as well as storytelling from various countries across Europe and Asia. Her work has been published by National Geographic, Reuters, Time Out, the BBC, USA Today, VICE, The Guardian, Lonely Planet, The Telegraph, and many others.
