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BIODIVER05

Biodiversity Foundation Project: DepoApicultura

Description

Sustainable Beekeeping as a Source of Rural Employment is a project implemented by the Pontevedra Provincial Council, co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF) through the Empleaverde Program of the Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry for Ecological Transition. The project aims to improve employability in the beekeeping sector, especially for those with difficulties accessing the labor market.

What does the project consist of? It involves the implementation of in-person and hybrid training activities. The 12 training activities for Modern and Sustainable Beekeeping are detailed below.

In-person actions: Pontevedra (3 actions). Zaragoza (1 action).

Mixed Shares: Pontevedra (4 Shares). Zaragoza (4 Shares).

Recipients: The training activities will be aimed at unemployed people residing in the Autonomous Communities of Galicia and Aragon.

More information: https://www.depo.gal/depoapicultura

Collaborating Entities: Provincial Council of Zaragoza

Objectives

To train interested individuals in the implementation and maintenance of a modern beekeeping operation, providing information on possible production options and promoting new management and marketing approaches through the use of new technologies.

Increased job placement and job creation in rural areas. Improve employability in the beekeeping sector, especially for those with difficulties accessing the labor market.