On January 17, 2026, the BeeHome project reached an important milestone with its official closing conference held at the Móricz Zsigmond County and City Library in Nyíregyháza, Hungary. The event was hosted by the Hungarian project partner, the Felső Tisza Foundation, and brought together project partners, experts, and stakeholders to reflect on the journey and achievements of the past year.
The conference provided a comprehensive overview of the project’s cross-border activities implemented in Hungary, Romania, and Ukraine. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the results achieved, exchange experiences, and discuss how the project’s outcomes can support future initiatives in pollinator conservation.
Dr. Tamás Sike, representing the lead partner E-Consult Association from Romania, opened the program with a summary of the project’s key milestones and activities across the three countries. The audience also watched two short films produced within the BeeHome project, offering visual insight into the project’s community-based and educational efforts.
Country-specific results were presented by Nataliia Kulia, who introduced the activities carried out in Ukraine, and by Károly Nagy, who shared experiences and outcomes from Hungary. These presentations highlighted the diversity of approaches while underlining the shared goal of protecting wild pollinators.
The professional program continued with an inspiring presentation by Dr. Zoltán László from the Hungarian Institute of Biology and Ecology at Babeș–Bolyai University. His talk focused on the ecological importance of wild bees and the role of bee hotels in supporting biodiversity. This was followed by Dr. Teofil Fülep from Zöld Kör, who spoke about balcony gardening as an accessible and effective way for urban residents to contribute to environmental protection.
After the presentations, participants continued their conversations over lunch in an informal setting, strengthening professional connections and sharing ideas for future cooperation.
The closing conference marked not only the successful completion of the BeeHome project but also the beginning of new opportunities. The results achieved demonstrate the power of cross-border collaboration, community engagement, and education in protecting pollinators and building a more sustainable future.