Insects for the Green Economy Conference (IGEC)

Goutam Sahana; S. Y. Chia; D   Beesigamukama; J.   Ng'ang'a; Chrysantus  MBI Tanga; Johnson  Kinyua; M. Ayieko; Dorothy  Nakimbugwe; Rawlynce  Cheruiyot Bett; M. Menaga; S. Konyole; J. Anankware; P. Nyeko; S. Niassy; John N. Kinyuru; Grum Gebreyesus; N. Roos

doi:10.5281/zenodo.12605312

Insects for the Green Economy Conference (IGEC)

Goutam Sahana, S. Y. Chia, D Beesigamukama, J. Ng'ang'a, Chrysantus MBI Tanga, Johnson Kinyua, M. Ayieko, Dorothy Nakimbugwe, Rawlynce Cheruiyot Bett , M. Menaga, S. Konyole, J. Anankware, P. Nyeko, S. Niassy, John N. Kinyuru, Grum Gebreyesus, N. Roos

Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics

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Abstract

The "Insects for the Green Economy Conference" held on February 28-29, 2024, at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya, focused on the roles of insects in promoting sustainable food systems, economic growth, and environmental sustainability in Africa. The conference featured keynote presentations, panel discussions, and sessions on insect species, production systems, and applications. It highlighted the potential of insects for food security, waste management, and circular economy solutions. Key recommendations included enhancing technical research, consumer awareness, and policy support to advance insect farming and utilization for a sustainable future.

Original language	English

DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12605312
Publication status	Published - 2024

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Sustainable and efficient insect production for livestock feed through selective breeding (FLYgene)
Sahana, G. (PI), Gebreyesus, G. (CoPI), Nielsen, H. M. (Project manager), Hansen, L. S. (Project manager), Lund, M. S. (Participant), Bjerge, K. (Participant), Karstoft, H. (Participant), Roos, N. (Participant) & Geissmann, Q. (Participant)
01/01/2022 → 31/12/2026
Project: Research

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Sustainable and efficient insect production for livestock feed through selective breeding (FLYgene)

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