Behind every fruit and vegetable is an invisible workforce: an army of pollinators. Up to 90% of flowering plants are pollinated by animals such as insects and birds.

This video highlights the vital role of stingless bees in India's urban ecosystems. DW joins a researcher in Puducherry as they discover a thriving hive in an unlikely space.

As rapid urbanization reduces natural habitats and bee populations decline, scientists and farmers are working together to support pollination through eco-friendly practices.

The story reveals how urban gardens and sustainable farming can help safeguard food security — and why losing pollinators could threaten global nutrition.