Marco Legal Vigente para la Protección, el Cuidado y la Sectorización de la Actividad Apícola en Colombia.

Abstract

This monograph, titled Current Legal Framework for the Protection, Management, and Zoning of Beekeeping Activity in Colombia, aims to formulate legal guidelines to strengthen the regulatory framework of beekeeping in Colombia, promoting environmental sustainability, its contribution to rural economic development, and its ecological role in supporting biodiversity. The specific objectives included: (i) examining the current legal framework related to beekeeping in the country; (ii) identifying gaps and limitations in comparison to international legal models; and (iii) proposing regulatory guidelines with an integrative and participatory approach. A qualitative and documentary methodology was applied, based on comparative legal analysis (cases of Mexico, Brazil, and the European Union), review of environmental and agricultural policies, and consultation of specialized secondary sources from the beekeeping sector. The findings reveal a fragmented regulation among productive, sanitary, and environmental aspects, with limited institutional coordination and no specific public policy for the protection of bees and pollinators. The monograph concludes with a proposal for a participatory National Beekeeping Law that incorporates ecological, sanitary, and sustainable development guidelines aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2, 12, and 15).