Contribution to the 2nd Global Climate Strike in Bonn by “Scientists for Future” Climate action now! Because it is not enough to know.
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Contribution to the 2nd Global Climate Strike in Bonn by “Scientists for Future” Climate action now! Because it is not enough to know.

Byzefblog

Yesterday somebody told me on the bus that he was uncertain whether climate change was really that bad; he under the impression that scientist had not even succeeded in agreeing to the relevant numbers as yet. Fair enough! Instead of hiding behind model simulations and endless case studies we, the scientists need to do a better job getting the message across

New Publication ” Insects for Feed”
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New Publication ” Insects for Feed”

ByDr. Marwa Shumo

Our open access peer-reviewed article entitled “Influence of Temperature on Selected Life-History Traits of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Reared on Two Common Urban Organic Waste Streams in Kenya” was published in Animals Special Issue Insects: Alternative Protein Source for Animal Feed. Here is a simple summary of the article: Rapid population growth and urbanization,…

In search of yummi insects, insect-eaters and mini-farmers in Myanmar and Thailand (Part 2)
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In search of yummi insects, insect-eaters and mini-farmers in Myanmar and Thailand (Part 2)

BySarah Nischalke

A team of eight dedicated researchers from the ZEF-led project ‘Processing of Edible Insects for Improved Nutrition’ (ProciNut) have roamed around Myanmar and Thailand in December 2018 and January 2019 to find edible insects, insect eaters and mini farmers. Myanmar was the country of which we heard that people enjoyed a portion of crickets along…

In search of yummi insects, insect-eaters and mini-farmers in Myanmar and Thailand (Part 1)
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In search of yummi insects, insect-eaters and mini-farmers in Myanmar and Thailand (Part 1)

BySarah Nischalke

A team of eight dedicated researchers from the ZEF-led project ‘Processing of Edible Insects for Improved Nutrition’ (ProciNut) have roamed around Myanmar and Thailand in December 2018 and January 2019 to find edible insects, insect eaters and mini farmers. Myanmar was the country of which we heard that people enjoyed a portion of crickets along…

Being part of the Global Solutions Summit 2019
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Being part of the Global Solutions Summit 2019

ByFernanda Martinelli

By Fernanda Martinelli, doctoral student at ZEF in the  STRIVE – Sustainable Trade & Innovation Transfer in the Bioeconomy (strive-bioecon.de) On March 18-19, Germany’s capital Berlin set the stage for one of the main encounters of global thought leaders in the realms of international policy and business: the Global Solutions Summit 2019. Research organizations and…

Twelve months – twelve books. My 2019 reading list on cities
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Twelve months – twelve books. My 2019 reading list on cities

ByIrit Eguavoen

The new year comes with updated New Year resolutions. And the question whether I have really fully read all the books from my previous 2018 reading list? Well… almost :-). My training and learning curve of 2018 rose steeply due to inspiring readings, exiting conference panels, and field research in Abidjan [Website]. In summer I…

Girl meets Indian Ocean- Impressions from the “Rainbow Nation” (2)
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Girl meets Indian Ocean- Impressions from the “Rainbow Nation” (2)

ByDr. Marwa Shumo

We left Howick and spent the last couple of nights for us in South Africa in St Lucia with the aim of exploring the Isimangaliso Wetland Reserve. The road trip to St.Lucia was scenic and beautiful. I loved the sights of the Jacaranda tress scattered all over the hilly roads. We were told upon our arrival…

Sleepless in Howick- Impressions from the “Rainbow Nation” (1)
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Sleepless in Howick- Impressions from the “Rainbow Nation” (1)

ByDr. Marwa Shumo

On the 18th of July the world celebrated the 100th birthday of the great inspirational leader, Nelson Mandela. Madiba lived a remarkable life; a life devoted to fight for black rights, and campaigned against the laws that kept white and black people apart (apartheid) that led him to be imprisoned for 27 years. A worldwide…