I love doing something to help nature and society, not just for now, but also for the future.

– W.L. Hung, CEO

Safeguard the last piece of pure land on the Earth, Let the Glacier Cool, Let the Ocean Breathe, run through the pulse to Urban Wildlife Corridor, draw a Green-blueprint – integration of glacier, land, ocean, promote green development, nurture biodiversity, promote the sustainability of humans and nature

The “Home for Bees” Conservation and Education Programme is an important part of the “Urban Wildlife Corridor”, encouraging public not to kill bees by any means including toxic pesticides. Instead, public may adopt the “Relocate & Return” approach to bring bees back into nature so that they can continue to fulfill their natural role in nature and contribute to biodiversity and human food security.

The programme encourages public to live with bees and create sustainable cities and inclusive communities. When bees are too close to homes and workplaces, public can contact Will Legend. Then, we will collaborate with bee conservation groups to “relocate” the bees to conservation centers. After the bees are settled down, an assessment will be conducted. If we find that the bee colony can survive on its own, we will help the bees to “return” to nature, allowing them to play their crucial role in the natural world, contributing biodiversity and food crops.

Will Legend encourages businesses, organizations/institutions, and schools to plant flowering plants like sunflowers as a “nature reserve” for pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies as they move between forests and cities – called the “Sunflower Biodiversity Charging Station”. Planting and protecting flowering plants are crucial for the survival of pollinating insects. They provide bees and butterflies with nectar and pollen. In turn, bees and butterflies pollinate the flowering plants, promoting forest regeneration, releasing more habitat, and fostering biodiversity.

Besides, we promote “Sustainable Health Service” to educate the public on adopting low-carbon, non-toxic products and reducing or discontinuing the use of toxic pesticides, cleaning agents, and disinfectants. Starting from the source, we aim to reduce soil pollution and protect terrestrial life (SDG15) and clean water sources (SDG6). This effectively protects the survival of pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies, as well as flowering plants.

Considering the importance of public education and awareness of bee preservation biodiversity, on May 20, 2021, Will Legend established the “Home for Bees” Conservation and Education Programme, becoming its founding organization, CEO William Hung is the founder. May 20 is also the United Nations World Bee Day. Will Legend deliberately chose this day as the founding date of the programme to convey a clear message to the public – protecting bees is the root of all things coexisting, biodiversity and sustainable development.

In December 2022, the world agreed on a global plan to change the relationship between humanity and nature. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework sets 23 targets to be achieved by 2030 and 5 global targets to be achieved by 2050, aiming to curb and reverse the trend of natural ecological degradation within 25 years. Its goals include restoring 20% of degraded ecosystems and reducing the introduction or settlement of invasive alien species by 50%.

Bees are important pollinators of agricultural crops. They are not only an indispensable role in the ecosystem but also have an important impact on global food supply and even the fight against poverty.

Bees are small insects live in nature and spend their days foraging and reproducing. Some people consider them pests because they accidentally cross our boundaries. By interacting with bees firsthand, Will Legend hopes to showcase the gentle nature of bees and help people understand that they are an important part of the natural world. Every day, bees work hard to collect nectar and pollen along with other pollinators and animals, helping to solve global food supply issues and alleviate hunger in developing countries.

Pollination is a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Around 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on insect & animal pollination, along with more than 75% of the world’s food crops and 35% of global agricultural land. It’s however, bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities.

Through the bee preservation to nurture biodiversity, Will Legend works with schools, enterprises/corporates, and organizations to practice environmental conservation, build eco (green) living, green public spaces, inclusive communities, and safe settlements to resist disasters. We bring out the need to achieve harmonious coexistence between humans and nature when planning development in cities and communities, so that to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal SDG11 Make Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable.

Bees provide us with food, medicines, even help keep our planet healthy and beautiful. In addition to the “Home for Bees” Conservation and Education Programme, Will Legend has also created the “Urban Wildlife Corridor” Conservation and Education Programme, the “Sunflower Biodiversity Charging Station” Conservation and Education Programme, and “Sustainable Health Service” to increase biodiversity. Our goals are to ensure the survival and reproduction of plants, supporting forest regeneration, biodiversity, reducing carbon emissions to achieve carbon neutrality, improving the quantity and quality of agricultural production, maintaining a livable climate, and contributing to sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Cities are a key contributor to climate change, as urban activities are major sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Estimates suggest that urban areas are responsible for 70 percent of global CO2 emissions, with transport and buildings being among the largest contributors (IPCC, 2022). Therefore, a good sustainable urban development policy is a key to livable home, sustainable economic, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. Only by protecting bees can we restore the land and regenerate forests, allowing healthy land to absorb greenhouse gases for us. The nature nourishes us and give us everything we need. It is time for us to give back nature and build a resilient, green, and low-carbon cities that relevant to the achievement of UN SDG 11 on Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Will Legend created “Home for Bees” Conservation and Education Programme promotes biodiversity to address a range of issues from reducing CO2 emissions and destroying nature. We support the United Nations May 20th World Bee Day (WL 520 World Bee Day) and align ESG goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to educate the public on the importance of protecting bees & other pollinators and understand the threats they face. This will greatly contribute to the survival and achieve the sustainable goal to a balanced coexistence between humans and nature.

Pollinators allow many plants, including many food crops, to reproduce. Indeed, the food that we eat, such as fruits and vegetables, directly relies on pollinators. A world without pollinators would equal to a world without food diversity – no blueberries, coffee, chocolate, cucumbers and so much more. They also serve as sentinels for emergent environmental risks, signaling the health of local ecosystems.

The United Nations pointed out as the global community is called to re-examine our relationship to the natural world, one thing is certain: despite all our technological advances we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our water, food, air, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter and energy, just to name a few. Biological diversity is often understood in terms of the wide variety of plants, animals and microorganisms, but it also includes genetic differences within each species — for example, between varieties of crops and breeds of livestock — and the variety of ecosystems (lakes, forest, deserts, agricultural landscapes) that host multiple kind of interactions among their members (humans, plants, animals).

Biodiversity resources are the foundation of human civilization . Fish provide 20% of the animal protein for nearly 3 billion people. More than 80% of the human diet comes from plants. In rural areas of developing countries, up to 80% of the population relies on traditional herbal remedies made from plants for basic medical care.

The loss of biodiversity threatens the health of all living things, including humans. It has been shown that biodiversity loss can contribute to zoonotic diseases —diseases that spread from animals to humans. However, if we can protect it, biodiversity can be an excellent tool in combating pandemics caused by coronaviruses.

United Nations: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is the international legal instrument for “the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources” that has been ratified by 196 nations. Its overall objective is to encourage actions, which will lead to a sustainable future.

The conservation of biodiversity is a common concern of humankind. The Convention on Biological Diversity covers biodiversity at all levels: ecosystems, species, and genetic resources. It also covers biotechnology, including through the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. In fact, it covers all possible domains that are directly or indirectly related to biodiversity and its role in development, ranging from science, politics and education to agriculture, business, culture and much more.

The CBD’s governing body is the Conference of the Parties (COP). This ultimate authority of all governments (or Parties) that have ratified the treaty meets every two years to review progress, set priorities and commit to work plans.

The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) is based in Montreal, Canada. Its main function is to assist governments in the implementation of the CBD and its programmes of work, to organize meetings, draft documents, and coordinate with other international organizations and collect and spread information. The Executive Secretary is the head of the Secretariat.

The “Home for Bees” is one of the conservation and education programmes built on the “Green-blueprint” initiative.

“Green-blueprint” – The world’s first initiative to mitigate climate change by integrating glaciers, land, and oceans, fostering three major visions—environmental protection, social philanthropy, and ethnic integration, working hand in hand with global citizens to walk the path of integration of “humans, society, economy, and nature”, practicing a peaceful, healthy, prosperous, and sustainable future.

“Environmental Protection” is the responsibility of every citizen. The “Green-blueprint” is created to integrate all the organizations/institutions and individuals who have contributed to environmental protection in the past. It aims to transform personal habits into daily measures to address climate change by combining lofty philosophies with practical solutions, working hand in hand with global citizens to walk the path of integration of “humans, society, economy, and nature”, practicing a peaceful, healthy, prosperous, and sustainable future.

Human survival is inseparable from water, food, and air. Glaciers conserve clean freshwater resources, and water nourishes land with rich nutrients; Water, rich in nutrients, flows to land along “Urban Wildlife Corridor”, nurturing food and biodiversity. Water then follows rivers and merges into oceans to “Let the Ocean Breathe”. Oceans exhale oxygen and absorb the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide to “Let the Glacier Cool”; Glaciers maintain a balance of accumulation and ablation, stabilize the planet’s temperatures, enable sustainable water resources. This recurring force of nature ultimately allows the health, peace and prosperity of humans and nature to develop sustainably.

The “Integration of Glacier, Land, Ocean”, taking an “As a whole” approach to take care of the Earth and “Let the Earth Cool”. By protecting the glaciers, we protect the land; by protecting the land, we protect the oceans; by protecting the oceans, we protect the glaciers. Nature and humans are closely linked, influencing and relying on each other.

To date, scientists have not found an effective way to address global warming. Glaciers, which regulate the Earth’s temperature and water cycle, will eventually disappear from the Earth if they melt too rapidly without replenishment. Glacier, Land, and Ocean draw the “Green-blueprint”, connecting the two places and different sectors to build an integrated relationship, also creating a platform for businesses, enterprises, organizations to give back to society and nature. This, in turn, provides resources for scientists, sponsors students, and injects economic momentum into rural and mountainous communities, practicing the “Sharing of Economic Achievements”.

Will Legend believes the best human intervention to mitigate global warming starts with simple lifestyle habits:

First, plant more flowering plants (Sunflower Biodiversity Charging Station) in outdoor locations at home and work to support pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies, thereby promoting forest regeneration and protecting biodiversity.

Second, try not to kill bees. Adopt the “Relocate & Return” approach (Home for Bees) to bring bees back into nature so that they can continue to fulfill their natural role in nature and contribute to biodiversity and human food security.

Third, businesses, organizations/institutions, schools, and homes should adopt low-carbon and non-toxic products (Sustainable Health Service®). This not only deeply cleans and disinfects air conditioners, carpets, cars, and personal items like phones and bags, but also avoids polluting soil and flowering plants, effectively protecting bees, and pollinating insects, promoting forest regeneration, and allowing forests to absorb more greenhouse gases. Clean water sources also help protect marine ecosystems, especially marine microalgae (phytoplankton), which absorb greenhouse gases and release oxygen.

Fourth, embark on the “Willy Bee – The Journey of Glacier, Land and Ocean”. Through the 1.5°C-ClimateAction™ “Let the Glacier Cool –Glacier Journey” to connect with the “Green-blueprint” to jointly promote the integration of “Glacier, Land, Ocean and Sustainable Development”. To take care of the planet, we must act “as a whole” – healthy land and ocean are the greatest forces in mitigating global warming. They work together to address climate change, protect glaciers, polar regions, and the cryosphere, and “Let the Glacier Cool”.

Through Bridging Scientific Research, Disseminating Science Outreach, Sharing of Education, Will Legend then introduces corporate resources to jointly guide the public to refocus on the health of the planet, starting with education and glaciers. A sustainable future requires our generations to act, instilling the right values and information in the next generations, to truly achieve a balanced coexistence between humans, society, economy, and nature.

Pollination, a pillar of our ecosystems.

Pollinators not only help ensure the abundance of fruits, nuts, and seeds, but also their variety and quality, which is crucial for human nutrition. Beyond food, pollinators also contribute directly to medicines, biofuels, fibers like cotton and linen, and construction materials.

Most flowering plant species only produce seeds if animal pollinators move pollen from the anthers to the stigmas of their flowers. Without this service, many interconnected species and processes functioning within the ecosystem would collapse.

Pollination is therefore a keystone process, in both human managed and natural terrestrial ecosystems. It is critical for food production and human livelihoods and directly links wild ecosystems with agricultural production systems.

Take a Taste of the Glacier and Savor the Sweetness of Nature. Nourishment from glaciers, thanks to the gifts of bees and nature, this amazing natural dessert – “Third Pole Glacier-Honey” is made. Since 2023, Will Legend has been continuously supporting beekeepers in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. “Home for Bees” promotes environmental conservation and highlights the critical roles bees and other pollinators play in agrifood systems and the health of our Earth’s ecosystems. By supporting beekeepers from different regions to promote the sharing of economic achievements SDG8, they can obtain decent jobs and economic growth.

“520” in Chinese means “I Love You”, join “Home for Bees”, everyone can take part in safeguarding the future of pollinators. Will Legend hopes that enterprises, organizations/institutions and the public will strongly support “Third Pole Glacier-Honey” to share sweet blessings to different groups in society, including the elderly, students, employees, low-income families and those who have difficulty in obtaining social support, promote better allocation of social resources, share economic achievements, eliminate poverty, and create peace and inclusion. Through integrating “Sunflower Biodiversity Charging Station”, “Home for Bees” and “Sustainable Health Service”, eventually, the “Urban Wildlife Corridor” is built to achieve biodiversity and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Education is the key to bee preservation. Starting with a sunflower seed, the embryo first grows from the seed, then the roots extend downwards into the soil. Next, a small sprout grows upwards from the soil, becoming a sunflower and transforming into a “Sunflower Biodiversity Charging Station”. We encourage the public and children to plant their own unique “urban wildlife corridor”. They can observe plants, bees, and butterflies up close. This activity also allows everyone to temporarily escape from screens and cellphones.

Since 2022, Will Legend has been promoting the use of flowering plants to nurture bees and protect the land through the “Urban Wildlife Corridor”, reaching out to secondary, primary schools and kindergartens. Ultimately, the goal is to simultaneously implement this philosophia and practice, working with scientists, businesses, institutions, teachers, students, and the public to drive humanity towards a sustainable future.

The “Urban Wildlife Corridor” also includes several initiatives such as “Sunflower Biodiversity Charging Station”, “Home for Bees”, and “Sustainable Health Service”, advocating for planting flowering plants in and around cities, reducing or discontinuing the use of toxic pesticides and cleaning agents, and adopting “Relocate & Return” methods to protect bees rather than killing them with pesticides. The aim is to inspire the public to protect bees, allowing them to move freely between forests and urban wildlife corridors. This will increase the quantity and quality of agricultural production, promote forest regeneration, restore land, improve drought resistance, achieve livable climate and biodiversity goals, reduce food shortages, and promote human health and well-being.

Flowering plants are used to nurture bees and other pollinating insects, and then these industrious bees shuttle between forests and green corridors, spreading the seeds of life to the pure land. On the one hand, they improve the quantity and quality of agricultural production, maintain a livable climate, and ensure human survival; on the other hand, forest regeneration supports biodiversity and promotes the sustainable development goals of humans and nature. Small gardens in residential areas and potted plants on terraces; school gardens or rooftop green areas; sky gardens in commercial buildings, potted plants on exterior walls, and green areas on rooftops; green areas at transportation stations, mini oasis on the tops… As long as we can imagine, any place can become a place where humans and nature coexist.

Starting with planting flowering plants, we can create “Urban Wildlife Corridor” (natural charging stations) in different corners of the city. These charging stations will then become natural highways, shelters, and food sources for wildlife, and then pollinating insects and wildlife can use green corridors as a way station to travel back and forth to their original habitats, feeding grounds, breeding grounds, or perform seasonal migrations, injecting vitality into forests, wetlands, lakes and etc., ultimately practicing green corridors, and dancing with forests together.