The Safeguard Knowledge Exchange Hub (Safe-Hub), the platform providing information and toolkits on pollinator conservation from numerous projects and initiatives, including Safeguard, has expanded its website with two new dedicated sections – Database, Policy corner and National Red Lists in Europe.
Between 2021 and 2026, Safeguard has produced a number of new datasets, and in order to ensure the long-term uptake of these results, this new page has been established, providing brief information and linking to the primary source of each dataset.
The page is structured into two main sections:
- The Policy briefs and recommendations section gathers concise, evidence-based policy briefs that synthesise the latest scientific findings on pollinator conservation from Safeguard. It highlights key trends, identifies major drivers of decline, and outlines practical recommendations to inform EU biodiversity strategies and national implementation efforts.
- The Policy workshops section showcases outcomes from stakeholder dialogues and policy-focused events organised by Safeguard. These workshops brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to exchange knowledge, discuss challenges, and co-develop solutions that support pollinator-friendly landscapes.
National Red Lists (NRLs) for pollinators are an important tool that helps assess the conservation status of pollinating species at the national level, and provides the foundation for science-based conservation policy. That is why facilitating their development has been a main objective of the Safeguard. We aimed to standardise and improve conservation assessments across European countries by promoting the application of the methodology of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species to develop national and regional Red Lists for European pollinators. Each species was assessed using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria - a globally recognised framework for determining extinction risk. The new map depicts the level of threat facing different pollinator species across European countries, and offers a clear picture of where interventions are most urgent.
These new pages further strengthen Safe-Hub’s role as a central knowledge platform, offering users easier access to valuable resources and policy insights on pollinator conservation.