Can bugs help end hunger?

In this episode, leading experts dive into the fascinating world of insect farming—boosting children’s protein intake, turning waste into fertilizer, feeding livestock and new sources of revenue in the developing world. From fighting malnutrition to restoring soil and saving forests, these tiny creatures may hold the key to some of the world’s biggest challenges.

Speakers:

• Brian Fisher, Entomologist, California Academy of Sciences and founder of Madagascar Biodiversity Center
• Dorte Verner, Senior Agriculture Economist, the World Bank
• Hye-seon Bang, Director General, South Korea Department of Agricultural Biology at the Rural Development Administration
• Lamiah Cajee Rasamoela, BSF Tamatave, Madagascar
• Lina Astrom, Senior Livelihood and Economic Inclusion Officer, UNHCR

This interview was originally posted by worldbank.org