| Climate change is one of the most crucial environmental, social, and economic issues the world facing today. Changes in land use, pesticide applications, agricultural monocultures and the spread of non-native species and pathogens all threat, which is likely to be exacerbated by climate change. Climate change harm pollinators and their habitats. Pollinator populations are declining worldwide and 85% of flowering plant species and 87 of the leading global crops rely on pollinators for seed production. Key biological events such as insect emergence, their foraging behavior and date of onset of flowering need to occur in synchrony for successful pollination interactions. On a large scale, changes in temperature, disturbances on rainfall pattern and other many environmental changes over the entire season may alter the abundance, diversity and foraging behavior of pollinators. Therefore, climate change may cause very serious impact on insect pollinators and flowering plants and hence it may cause global food insecurity. By implementing adaptive strategies such as habitat conservation, sustainable farming practices, and research initiatives, we can mitigate the impacts and support the resilience of these vital species. Proactive measures are essential to secure their role in maintaining global biodiversity and food security.
Keywords: Climate change, Insect pollinators, Extreme Weather events, Pollinator decline, Foraging behavior, Adaptation and resilience.
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