A national conference on pollination research brought together leading scientists and practitioners from the University of Tartu, the Estonian University of Life Sciences and the Rural Knowledge Centre to discuss both international and Estonia-specific perspectives on pollinators, insect-pollinated plants, and their ecological networks.

The event focused on current research exploring the sensitivity of these organisms to various environmental changes. It also highlighted the role that citizen science can play in supporting data collection and knowledge creation. 

As part of a joint session, Reet Karise introduced the WildPosh project. The presentation provided an overview of the project's main objectives, with updates on the progress of Work Packages 1 and 2. WildPosh was presented as a key initiative working to address existing knowledge gaps in pollinator ecology and conservation. Attention was given to the collaborative efforts of different workgroups and research teams, emphasising how European projects complement one another.

Approximately 60 participants attended the event, including local authorities, policy regulators and individuals with diverse interests in pollination and biodiversity. The session demonstrated growing public and institutional engagement in pollinator research and policy, and highlighted WildPosh’s role in shaping evidence-based conservation approaches across Europe.