Edible insects for circular economy and inclusive development

WEBINAR

 

This webinar is a side event of the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2022

 

Event date: 14 October 2022

Time: 11:00 – 13:00hrs (Eastern Africa Time)

Organized by: International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi, Kenya

Increasing awareness and demand for sustainable animal proteins and micronutrients has renewed interest on edible insects, a traditional protein source for over 2 billion people. Insects have minimal ecological footprints compared to conventional livestock. Rapidly emerging agri-businesses based on black soldier flies contribute to: (i) recycle organic wastes into high value insect proteins for animal feeds; and (ii) generate insect frass fertilizers for improving crop productivity and soil health. Edible insect sector strengthens circular economy and inclusive development. Innovative research, public-private partnerships and enabling policies that are critical for scaling edible insect technologies will be presented and discussed.

 

Agenda

Time
Title of the Session and Speakers

11.00–11.10                    

 

Introduction to the topic and agenda
Dr Chrysantus Tanga, Head, Insects for food, feed and other uses program, icipe

 

11.10–11.30

 

 

Research for development impacts in scaling edible insects for circular economy and inclusive development
Dr Subramanian Sevgan, Head, Environmental Health Theme, icipe

 

11.30–11.50

 

Role of development partners in harnessing the circular economy potential of edible insect sector
Dr Betty Kibaara, Director, Food Initiative, Rockefeller Foundation

 

11.50–12.10

 

 

Importance of public-private partnerships in transforming edible insects into circular economy - Opportunities and challenges
Dr David Auerbach, CEO Sanergy Ltd

 

12.10–12.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel discussion on innovative research, public-private partnerships and enabling policies for scaling edible insects
Mr Jimmy Pittchar, Social Scientist, icipe

Panel members:

  1. Dr Subramanian Sevgan, icipe
  2. Dr Betty Kibaara, Rockefeller Foundation
  3. Dr David Auerbach, Sanergy Ltd
  4. Dr Anna Okello, Research Program Manager for Livestock Systems, ACIAR
  5. Dr Gabriel Petrus, Deputy Director, Global Partnerships & Development, International Chamber of Commerce

 

12.55–13.00

 

Closing remarks
Dr Subramanian Sevgan, Head, Environmental Health Theme, icipe

 

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Contact

 

Dr Subramanian Sevgan, email: ssubramania@icipe.org

 

 

 

 
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