On May 12th, the world celebrates a significant yet sometimes overlooked event: the International Day of Plant Health. This day aims to raise global awareness about the crucial role that plant health plays in addressing some of the most pressing chal ...
Insect Farming for Food Security: How Insects Are Bridging the Protein Gap in Diets
In a world facing the challenges of population growth and environmental degradation, finding sustainable solutions to feed the growing population is crucial. One such solution is insect farming, a practice that has been present for centuries but is n ...
INCiTiS-FOOD General Assembly: Insights from Nigeria
In the heart of Nigeria, at the University of Ibadan, a significant event took place – the General Assembly (GA) of the INCiTiS-FOOD project. From February 5th to 9th, 2024, minds united, ideas blossomed, and commitments to sustainable agri-food prac ...
Insect Farming: A Promising Path to Economic Empowerment for African Farmers
Insect farming is emerging as a promising agricultural method for economic empowerment and sustainable food production in Africa. As small-scale farmers face significant challenges, innovative solutions like these offer a guiding light of hope for en ...
World Water Day: Nurturing Peace through Water Management
Every year on March 22nd, the United Nations celebrates World Water Day, a tradition dating back to 1993. This day isn't just a celebration of water; it's a call to action. It raises awareness about the global water crisis, especially for those witho ...
From learners to leaders: How INCiTiS-FOOD Training Programme empowers the next generation of sustainable farmers in Africa
Discover how Training of Trainers (ToT) programs in African city-regions are advancing sustainable development through aquaponics and hydroponics. Explore INCiTiS-FOOD’s innovative approach, promoting gender equality, innovation, and network building for transformative community impact.
Celebrating Women in Science: Empowering Diversity and Innovations
On the 11th of February, we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This holiday helps us recognise and appreciate all the work women and girls have done to enhance science. It reminds us that people should have equal treatment reg ...
EWA-BELT and INCiTiS-FOOD team up to create positive impact in Africa
On December 18, 2023, the EWA-BELT Project and INCiTiS-FOOD Project signed a partnership agreement to promote international cooperation for a sustainable future in Africa. Recognizing ...
World Fisheries Day 2023: Celebrating the Wealth of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Every year on November 21st, the world celebrates World Fisheries Day and gives recognition to the vast and sometimes underappreciated food source for millions of humans – fish. On this day it is important to promote sustainable fishing methods, incr ...
Student Internship with INCiTiS-FOOD Explores Sustainable Food Solutions
Students, Noel Fischbacher and Jannis Hauerwaas from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich recently completed a four-week internship with the innovative project INCiTiS-FOOD (Integrated and Circular Technologies for Sustainable City Region Food Sys ...