Pollination field day in Matenga unites community for a sustainable future.
Post and photos – Samo Jossefa
In celebration of World Biodiversity Day on 22 May, GorongosaNational Park organized a talk on the importance of Pollinators for Biodiversity Conservation in the Matenga neighbourhood of Pungue.
The talk highlighted the fundamental role of pollination for biodiversity and the strengthening of local agriculture. Jaime Jorge, who is doing a master’s degree in Conservation Biology at Gorongosa National Park and is responsible for the field research which involves lectures, visits to the demonstration field and interviews with farmers, shared valuable information about pollinators and how to protect these crucial beings for the ecosystem, complementing the theory with illustrations of different types of pollinators in the crop field.
The session was coordinated by Jaime Jorge, Nilsa Mungofa, Bioeducation Officer at the Scientific Department of Conservation Biology, and Celina Dias, Technician at the Scientific Department of Conservation Biology. It was attended by 44 participants, 22 of whom were women.
It was inspiring to see so many people engaged in learning and discussing how to take care of the environment, especially on a day dedicated to biodiversity. Jaime highlighted the vital importance of small insects, such as bees, wasps and others, for ecosystems and biodiversity. He also pointed out that these pollinators play a critical role in environmental balance and the preservation of plant species. “It is therefore essential to protect these organisms, thus ensuring a more sustainable and balanced future for future generations.” Jaime added.
