Research & Teaching institutes
AFRICA
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) Location: Nirobi, Kenya. The mission of INSEFF is to enhance food and feed security and economic wellbeing of smallholder producers through insect-based technologies and innovations that are sustainable and environmentally benign. This aim is being achieved through developing, disseminating and promoting insect-based technologies for food, feed and other uses to enhance productivity, value addition and overall competitiveness of the agricultural system for improved livelihood.
EUROPE
Wageningen University and Research (WUR) Location: Wageningen, the Netherlands. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is actively involved in exploring the potential of edible insects as a sustainable protein source for both human consumption and animal feed. Recognizing the urgent need for alternative proteins due to limited global resources and environmental concerns, WUR conducts research on the nutritional value and environmental benefits of insects. They emphasize the high feed conversion efficiency and low greenhouse gas emissions associated with insect farming. WUR also supports education in this field through initiatives like the Summer School on Insects as Food and Feed, aiming to advance knowledge and practical skills in sustainable insect production.
