Nairobi, 8 April 2025: The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in collaboration with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT (The Alliance), hosted a first of its own kind dinner at the Duduville campus in Nairobi.

Themed “Biodiversity Bites: A Culinary Journey into Agricultural Research in Africa,” the event brought together scientists, stakeholders and culinary enthusiasts to explore the intersection of biodiversity, culture and cuisine.

 The creatively curated menu featured innovative dishes using ingredients produced through research by icipe and The Alliance, such as nutrient-rich edible insects, honey products, traditional green leafy vegetables and beans.

Each dish was accompanied by brief narrations by researchers on each product, its history, role in food systems transformation, and our innovative solutions to enhance its sustainability and resilience.

The dinner showcased the transformative potential of African agricultural innovations and their capacity to be scaled up globally and their contribution to multiple global goals on biodiversity, climate and land.

There was a rallying call by participants to explore ways to scale up and adapt the innovations to promote food security and alleviate poverty globally.