The Insect Economics section is committed to publishing research centered on advancing the understanding of insects' role in sustainable food supply, food security, livelihoods, and ecological services.

Guided by Dr. Menale Kassie from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), the Insect Economics section encourages submissions in various domains of insect science, aiming to enhance knowledge and influence policy actions in both public and private sectors.

Topics considered within the scope of this section include:

economics of insects in food production and value chain systems
ecological value of insects
insects as agribusiness
insects' role in nutrition, health, food security, poverty, and employment
management of beneficial insects for sustainable agriculture
post-harvest handling of agricultural produce and storage pests
production, marketing, and value chains for edible insects and related consumer interest and behavior
role of insects in environmental sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions
socio-economic and environmental impacts of insect pests
economics of integrated pest management, including biological control of insect pests

Submissions should offer comprehensive, in-depth knowledge about the various aspects of insect economics, contributing constructive ideas and insights into the research areas outlined above.

In particular, the section welcomes submissions which support and advance the understanding of insects' role in sustainable food supply, food security, livelihoods, ecological services, and agribusiness (SDGs 2, 8, 12, and 15).

This multidisciplinary section is at the forefront of disseminating and communicating cutting-edge scientific knowledge and impactful discoveries in the field of Insect Economics to researchers, industry, policymakers, and the public worldwide.

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abdullahi ahmed yusuf