News and Events
Dudu News – Inaugural Issue
Dear Friends and Colleagues
We are most pleased to present this issue of the icipe Newsletter, covering 1 November – 15 December 2024. Download a PDF copy.
Soil health: our health, our wealth
Soil, the loose surface material that covers most land, is intuitively embedded in our minds. Although we may not always consciously consider its role in our day-to-day lives, we have an intrinsic awareness of the importance of soil – it is the poetic connection to country, to home.
inaugural icipe Science Week
On 11 November 2024, we marked the start of the inaugural icipe Science Week. Rather than be daunted by sudden and torrential rains, we were inspired by this eternal symbol of blessing. Our invited guests shared our spirit, with over 100 people, representing diplomatic missions, partners, collaborators and community members, gracing us with their presence. To all of you: Thank You
Can the mealworm be the answer to Africa’s plastic waste problem?
As Africa, alongside the rest of the world, contends with a growing challenge of plastic waste, scientists from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), have found a promising solution to the menace – in the mealworm.
Bundled technologies of beans, beneficial insects and fruit trees poised to transform Africa’s agriculture
The journey of collaboration between beans, insects and fruit trees actors kicked off in Nairobi from October 7 to 9 2024, with the launch of the Building Equitable Climate-Resilient African Bean and INsect Sector (BRAINS) Project, spearheaded by