Bees as an example for operationalizing the ecosystem services approach into environmental radiological protection; Updates from TG 125

Martinez, N.*; Canoba, A.*; Beaugelin-Seiller, K.*; Carpenter, J. G.*; Donaher, S.*; Kinase, Sakae   ; Kruse, P.*; Simon-Cornu, M.*; Stark, K.*; Whicker, J.*; Ethier, A.*; Jeffries, C.*; Takala, J.*

Bees are a widely-distributed insect family which provide ecosystem services (ES) such as pollination, production of honey and beeswax, and desirable aesthetic inspiration. They directly contribute to maintenance of biodiversity in wild habitats and human well-being through provision of these various ES. We, ICRP TG125 describes how including the impacts of radiological contamination and associated decision-making on bees and their ES has the potential to improve radiological protection through adoption of a One Health perspective, enhanced stakeholder engagement, and improved decision-making. We provide specific case studies demonstrating how to conceptually apply the ES approach for different exposure scenarios (e.g., existing and planned) using bees as a model species.