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Get The BugWhat If Insects Are The Next Game Changers? Author: Umberto Diecinove
Im Umberto Diecinove, I am a documentary photographer and a filmmaker. And for a while now Ive been investigating the potential role of insects in the solution of some of the global challenges were currently facing.To do this, Ive 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. Language: en Genres: Natural Sciences, Personal Journals, Science, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#33 Insects to Feed the World: Conference Insights and Ecological Systems.
Episode 33
Thursday, 16 April, 2026
In this episode, you will hear from Laura Gasco from the University of Torino, one of the organizers of the Insects to Feed the World conference (June 9–12, 2026, in Torino, Italy), and Jerome Casas, professor of ecology at the University of Tours in France and recipient of the Humboldt Prize for lifetime achievement.We discussed the upcoming IFW26 conference, where Laura introduced invited speakers such as Florencia Meyer, Daniela Peguero, and Dennis Oonincx, highlighting their work on insect health, circular economy applications in low- and middle-income countries, and insect nutrition. She also shared an overview of the program, including sessions on genetics, production systems, sustainability, and applications within food and feed systems.The episode then broadens its perspective through excerpts from a conversation with Jerome Casas, focusing on the ecological role of insects across systems. He discusses insects as key actors in ecosystem processes and reflects on how their perception has evolved over time. This shift is connected to broader global challenges, including food production, biodiversity, and climate change, where insects can contribute to more integrated and adaptive approaches.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 centres, farms, communities and companies all over the world and engaging with world experts, visionary entrepreneurs, activists and people working in the field. I do believe insects could be the next game changer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
