At Osinoni, we are committed to practical, holistic biodiversity restoration and conservation under the rallying call: “Bring Back the Wild.” Central to this mission is our focus on bee conservation, recognizing bees as keystone species in maintaining healthy ecosystems.

Globally, bee populations are in alarming decline—driven by pesticide-intensive agriculture, widespread deforestation, charcoal production, and other environmentally destructive human activities. These practices are rapidly eroding plant biodiversity, including vital native forage species essential for bee survival.

Often overlooked, bees are unsung heroes in the fight against climate change. Beyond their better-known role in food production, they are critical to the regeneration of forests, prairies, grasslands, and wetlands through pollination and seed dispersal. In our region, this decline is especially dire, as it directly threatens food security and agricultural productivity due to diminished pollination.

Through our conservation efforts, we have identified and prioritized the protection of indigenous plant species that are not only under threat of extinction but have long served as essential nectar sources for bees. Beekeeping has emerged as both a sustainable land-use practice and a vital economic activity among local communities—complementing pastoralism and supporting household incomes.

At Osinoni, we believe that environmental conservation must go hand in hand with community empowerment. That’s why we’re working to connect local beekeepers to high-quality markets through strategic, inclusive marketing initiatives. For too long, intermediaries have undercut their earnings due to a lack of direct access to fair markets. Our goal is to ensure these hardworking individuals receive the value they deserve—fostering both ecological and economic resilience.