I’m Umberto Diecinove, I am a documentary photographer and a filmmaker. And – for a while now – I’ve been investigating the potential role of insects in the solution of some of the global challenges we’re currently facing.
To do this, I’ve been traveling around the world, taking photographs and talking to world experts, visionary entrepreneurs, activists and people working in the field.
Welcome to Get the Bug Podcast, where you can listen to the conversations I recorded during my journey.
Farming insects could reduce the agriculture need for land and overfishing in the oceans, but also lower greenhouse emissions and help smallholder farmers, in developing economies, to depend less on expensive imported feed.
So… what if insects are the next game changers?
Join me for this insightful conversation on the potential of insects to make the world a better place, and the lessons we can learn from nature to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Check out www.gtbpodcast.com for more details.
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I’m Umberto Diecinove, I am a documentary photographer and a filmmaker. And – for a while now – I’ve been investigating the potential role of insects in the solution of some of the global challenges we’re currently facing.
To do this, I’ve been traveling around the world, taking photographs and talking to world experts, visionary entrepreneurs, activists and people working in the field.
Welcome to Get the Bug Podcast, where you can listen to the conversations I recorded during my journey.
Farming insects could reduce the agriculture need for land and overfishing in the oceans, but also lower greenhouse emissions and help smallholder farmers, in developing economies, to depend less on expensive imported feed.
So… what if insects are the next game changers?
Join me for this insightful conversation on the potential of insects to make the world a better place, and the lessons we can learn from nature to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Check out www.gtbpodcast.com for more details.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My name is Umberto Diecinove, I am a documentary photographer and I am currently leading a project titled I N S C T S which explores the potential role of insects in addressing environmental and social challenges.
I’m doing it traveling, photographing research centers, farms, communities and companies all over the world and engaging with world experts, visionary entrepreneurs, activists and people working in the field.
In this episode you will listen to the conversation I recorded in Singapore with Marie-Hélène Deschamps, assistant professor at the animal science department at the Université Laval, Quebec, Canada. She was the moderator of the panel “Global Perspectives on Insect Research” at the “INSECTS TO FEED THE WORLD 2024. You will also hear directly from some of the leading researchers in the sector who participated in the panel. Some of them have already appeared on the Get The Bug Podcast (as Jeffery Tomberlin and Arnold Van Huis) as my goal from the start has been to spotlight the cutting-edge minds in the field of edible insects.
We explored three major topics: global perspectives on insect research, innovation in insects as food and feed, and the role of collaboration between academia and industry.
Arnold Van Huis, a pioneer in insect research, emphasized the urgent need for alternative proteins to address the environmental challenges posed by livestock farming. 80% of the world’s land used for livestock is already occupied, it’s essential to shift to more sustainable options.
Marie Helene and Louise Henault Ethier addressed the sustainability of insect protein, both agreeing that while more research is always necessary, there is already enough scientific evidence to support its potential. Beyond food and feed, insects are being increasingly recognized for their role in waste management, as well as their potential in producing valuable byproducts like biofertilizers and compounds for biotechnology.
Jeffery Tomberlin professor of entomology at the Texas A&M University and Black Soldier Flye renowed expert discussed the importance of diversifying the insect industry. He explained how the insect sector could create novel products with higher value, allowing insect protein to become more affordable. “It's not just about food and feed. It's about creating an environment that allows us to feed the world.”
The discussion was also about into the interaction between academia and industry.. While academics focus on fundamental research, industry must guide them toward practical solutions that optimize production systems and make the sector economically viable. Louise Henault Ethier pointed out that academic research can open doors to areas that industry might neglect, such as considering the broader societal and environmental implications. She suggested that the economic models of insect farming might shift, with a greater focus on social and environmental sustainability.
In the discussion about the French insect research landscape, David Giron highlighted how the Insect Biology Research Institute (IRBI) in Tours collaborates with various companies on a range of topics. This partnership involves strategic discussions to explore new research directions and anticipate future challenges for the industry.
Insect farming, with its potential for sustainable protein production, waste management, and biotech applications, represents a growing field that must balance profitability with global environmental and social challenges.
I do believe insects could be the next game changer, That's why I'm working on exhibitions, I’m collecting materials for a photobook, and I’m hosting this podcast. Thanks for listening: Get The Bug!
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