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Safeguarding nocturnal pollinators for food security in sub-Saharan Africa
Mark Otieno1, Marcell K Peters2, Ingolf Steffan-Dewenter2
1Department of Animal Ecology and Tropical Biology, Biocenter, University of Würzburg, 97074, Würzburg, Germany; Department of Water and Agricultural Resource Management, University of Embu, P.O. Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya.
Abstract:
Nocturnal pollinators are vital for food security in sub-Saharan Africa, yet they face numerous threats, including habitat loss, light pollution, and climate change. Understanding these combined risks and implementing targeted management strategies to protect them is essential for ensuring sustainable agriculture, food security, and biodiversity in the region.
