The Story of Bees and Pandas - Ecological Conservation and Poverty Alleviation

Discover how a panda expert's unexpected journey into beekeeping transformed a rural Chinese village, alleviating poverty while protecting giant pandas. In this 16-minute TEDx talk, Dr. Yubo Zhang, an ecology doctorate and panda specialist, shares his remarkable story of answering a village party secretary's call about a devastating bee colony collapse. Learn how innovative beekeeping techniques not only revitalized the local economy but also fostered harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, including the beloved giant pandas. Explore the fascinating connection between poverty alleviation, panda conservation, and sustainable beekeeping practices in Sichuan Province's mountainous regions.

The Story of Bees and Pandas | 张玉波 | TEDxMalianwa