WFSC News
ETH Zürich startet ein neues transdisziplinäres Projekt zu pflanzenbasierten Wertschöpfungsketten in der Schweiz (Plant4Value)
Die ETH Zürich und das World Food System Center starten das transdisziplinäre Projekt Plant4Value zur Stärkung pflanzenbasierter Wertschöpfungsketten „vom Feld bis zum Teller». Das Projekt wird von der Stiftung Mercator Schweiz, der Seedling Foundation und der Minerva Stiftung gefördert. Mit 24 Praxispartnern werden innovative Massnahmen zum Ausbau pflanzenbasierter Wertschöpfungsketten und Ernährung getestet. Der Fokus liegt auf deren wirtschaftlichen, sozialen und ökologischen Tragfähigkeit.
From insight to impact: Researching collaborative colutions to address food surplus
Alumni Stories: Aline von Jüchen reflects on her WFSC Summer School experience, sharing how it ignited her passion for sustainable food systems and shaped her current research on surplus food and collaborative solutions.
Insects to feed the world
Updates from the Novel Protein for Food and Feed Flagship Project include new results from projects addressing food waste management using black soldier fly larvae and participation in the Global Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed and Food Security in Africa.
Small flies, big impact: RUNRES at the Circular Bioeconomy Network Conference
The RUNRES team recently participated in the International Biochar Initiative and Circular Bioeconomy Network Conference in Nairobi. They showcased innovative Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technology, demonstrating how it converts organic waste into valuable resources, which in turn boosts food security and reduces costs in African city-regions.
1st EAAP Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Animal Science (AI4AS)
A few weeks ago, the 1st EAAP Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Animal Science took place at ETH Zurich. The event successfully brought together over 200 participants from around the world, showcasing current research on the role of AI in animal science and fostering meaningful exchange among researchers, professionals, and stakeholders.