Animal Welfare Board

AMAZONIAN STINGLESS BEES : WORLD'S FIRST INSECTS WITH LEGAL RIGHTS

Ecuador has made history by granting legal rights to Amazonian stingless bees, the first insects to receive such protection. This move under the "Rights of Nature" shifts conservation from a human-centric utility model to an eco-centric legal framework. These bees are vital for Amazonian biodiversity and indigenous livelihoods.