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…

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…

Agroecology expert meeting at Welthungerhilfe in Bonn, Germany
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Agroecology expert meeting at Welthungerhilfe in Bonn, Germany

ByCory Whitney

On September 5, 2018 Cory Whitney took part of in an expert panel at the Welthungerhilfe, in Bonn, Germany, to help create awareness about the need for holistic and inclusive research methods. On behalf of ZEF he presented a call for more transdisciplinarity in Agroecology. The presentation was based on a recently published paper in…