Promoting Circular Economy Strategies through Open Source Insect Farm Technology among School Children

<< Objectives >>Enhance environmental awareness and knowledge of circular economy practices among secondary school students. Promote interest in STEM fields, particularly agriculture, environmental science, and biotechnology.Empower teachers to effectively teach sustainability and circular economy concepts.Ensure schools with limited financial resources can access open-source, low-cost insect farming systems.Strengthen partnerships between schools, universities, and local communities<< Implementation >>We will implement the following activities: Design and develop low-cost EntoFARMs in schoolsCreate an educational toolkit on circular economy and insect farming; Pilot the EntoFARMs with hands-on student participation; Produce a student-led documentary to showcase learning outcomes; Host capacity-building webinars for teachers; Organise student visits to university agricultural facilities; Execute dissemination activities to share results and promote broader adoption.<< Results >>Increased student knowledge and engagement in sustainable agriculture and circular economyEnhanced teacher capacity to integrate innovative, sustainability-focused content into their curriculumSuccessful implementation of low-cost EntoFARMs in participating schoolsGreater awareness and interest in alternative STEM fields, especially agriculture and environmental scienceExpanded and stakeholder engagement in sustainable practices and widespread dissemination and adoption of project resources