Everyone has been talking about bee mortality for some years now. And if the bees die, it is feared, then the future of mankind is also at risk. After all, bees pollinate flowers to ensure a variety of human foodstuffs and our ecological livelihoods. Honey bees are also very popular and beekeeping is becoming increasingly popular. The concern for and for bees is becoming a search for sustainable, "buzzing" alternatives in agriculture, in the city and in human interaction with nature in general.

Books brings together contributions to the discussion from a wide range of scientific disciplines, civil society and business. It offers a variety of perspectives on the central questions: To what extent are bees endangered today? What does this mean for people - and bees? What consequences should be drawn from this?