Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

Peru has taken a landmark step in environmental conservation by granting legal rights to Amazonian stingless bees through local ordinances passed in two municipalities. This decision recognises the ecological and cultural importance of these ancient pollinators, which play a crucial role in maintaining rainforest biodiversity and supporting key crops. By legally protecting their right to exist, survive, and thrive in a healthy environment, Peru has extended the concept of rights of nature to insects for the first time globally. The move also reflects growing awareness of indigenous knowledge and the urgent need to address threats such as deforestation and climate change.