Yves Delaunay

Yves Delaunay is a beekeeper from Vendée and the vice-president of the Union nationale de l'apiculture française (Unaf). He has actively spoken out against the harmful effects of neonicotinoid pesticides on bee populations, sharing personal accounts of the devastating declines in honey production and bee health experienced since the introduction of these chemicals in the 1990s. Delaunay’s testimony highlights the emotional and economic toll that pesticide use has had on beekeepers and the urgent need for policy changes to protect pollinators.