Apimondia or International Federation of Beekeepers' Associations promotes scientific,
ecological
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, social and
economic
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apicultural development in all countries and the cooperation of
beekeeper
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s` associations, scientific bodies and of individuals involved in
apiculture
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worldwide. The name ''Apimondia'' is a compound word made from two words; api, referring to honey bees, and mondia, referring to the world.
The logo of Apimondia consists of a queen bee superimposed over a globe to reflect the worldwide scope and mission of Apimondia to protect bees and assist beekeepers all over the world.
The Federation issues a journal, ''Apiacta''. The 2003 and 2004 issues are available online free of charge.
Apimondia also releases a monthly Newsletter to report on the Federation's activities and provide other beekeeping-related information to its members and other stakeholders.
Since 1897, every other year Apimondia organises beekeepers' congresses, hosted by different countries on a rotational basis between Europe and the other four continents.
Apimondia maintains seven scientific commissions and five regional commissions for the purposes of furthering scientific understanding of apiculture and to facilitate exchange of information.
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The Scientific Commissions include:
* Beekeeping Economy
* Bee Health
* Bee Biology
* Pollination and Bee Flora
* Beekeeping Technology and Quality
* Apitherapy
* Beekeeping for Rural Development
The Regional Commissions cover the following geographical areas:
* Africa
* Americas
* Asia
* Europe
* Oceania__TOC__
List of congresses
References
External links
APIMONDIA Home page
Beekeeping organizations
International organisations based in Italy
Agricultural organisations based in Italy
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