The Sustainability Laboratory is pleased to announce project Senene Farm as the winner of the 2024 Sustainability Prize Program at Earth University.
Developed by students Birtukan Feyisa (Ethiopia), Anthony Ilalio (Tanzania), and Charles Munga (Kenya), this innovative project explores large-scale farming of edible grasshoppers (Ruspolia differens) to address malnutrition issues in Tanzania. By promoting the consumption of grasshoppers as a viable protein source, the initiative aims to enhance food security, reduce environmental impact, and create employment opportunities.
The selection process, which took place in July 2023, saw the participation of 29 students working on 18 projects. Finalists included Allpamantha, developed by Wendy Esquit (Guatemala), for developing innovative food products using medicinal plants, and Saberes Ance by Jessenia Mármol (Ecuador), a project on reviving traditional knowledge through the commercialization and production of basketry and the implementation of bio-gardens.
The projects underwent prototyping during the first semester of 2024 and were evaluated by a panel of judges: David Méndez (Project Specialist, Costa Rica), Brian Torres (Agricultural Engineer, Colombia), and Jonathan Castro (Agricultural Project Manager, Costa Rica).
Congratulations to all participants for driving innovation in sustainable development!
