De Winter, Carmen (2023) Anthropological Climate Change: Affect on Hibernation of Pollinators in the Netherlands and its Cascading Effects. Bachelor thesis, Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL).
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Abstract
This paper focuses on the hibernation of insect pollinators in the Netherlands and examines the impact of climate change and increasing temperatures on their phenology. Through a systematic literature review, important aspects related to the behavior and survival of pollinators were analyzed comprehensively. The findings highlight significant alterations in pollinator activity, changes in flora and biomes, and transformations in agricultural practices. These disruptions have resulted in reduced fitness, impaired health, and a threat to natural phenology. Pollinators face challenges such as increased heat during summers and reduced food resources. These consequences have far-reaching implications for agriculture, including reduced crop productivity and imbalances in human diets. The disruptions caused by rising temperatures can potentially lead to a decline in pollinator populations in the future. Therefore, further in-depth and long-term studies are necessary to understand the significance of insect pollinator hibernation and to develop strategies for their conservation. Recognizing the crucial role of pollinators, these research efforts will inform conservation measures and help safeguard their importance in maintaining ecosystem balance.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Name supervisor: | Garzon Lopez, C.X. |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Sep 2023 11:16 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Sep 2023 11:16 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/379 |
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