This program "covers a high density of pollinators, with 746 species of bees, 148 of diurnal butterflies, more than 2,600 nocturnal butterflies and 221 species of hoverflies [known as flower flies], among other groups."

The plan was developed within the scope of the PolinizAÇÃO project and in coordination with the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF), involving experts, public and private entities, members of the poli.net network and citizens.

Based on four pillars, the plan focuses "on strengthening scientific knowledge and monitoring, promoting sustainable land management practices, mobilising society through education and communication, and integrating pollinator conservation into public policies," she said in the same statement.

The Environmental Fund will make €2 million available in 2026 and 2027 for initiatives such as pollinator monitoring, the restoration of favourable habitats, scientific capacity-building, and the promotion of good practices in the country.

The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, noted that pollinators "are essential for biodiversity and for the balance" of ecosystems, according to the statement.

"With this plan, we reinforce scientific knowledge, mobilise society, and create conditions to protect these species and ensure more resilient landscapes for the future," she added.