The loss of wild pollinators in Europe continues. To address this issue, a greater understanding of the driving forces behind it and the methods required to reverse the negative trend, particularly affecting less common species, is needed. Since autumn 2021, the Safeguard project has been underway. The project aims to document the status of wild pollinators in Europe and identify opportunities to reverse negative trends and ensure viable populations. The participating partners bring together expertise in biology, ecology, climate and environmental science, economics, and social sciences. The project combines empirical studies and modeling, ecological and economic analyses, and addresses management and policy considerations.

The project is funded by Horizon 2020, EU's framework program for research and innovation, and will run from 2022 to 2025. CEC's role is to synthesise and provide access to knowledge, methods, and tools to assist decision-makers in making informed choices regarding issues that affect pollinating insects.