Pollinator decline will prove disastrous for the global economy

Pollinator decline will prove disastrous for the global economy

Large swathes of the global economy are heavily dependent on the fertilization of crops by pollinators. Much of this vital pollination is performed by insects, but these creatures are under serious threat from climate change and environmental degradation. The impact of pollinator numbers falling even further will ripple through to many sectors. While it is clear how pollinator decline will impact agriculture and consumer goods, there will also b…