In this episode of Get The Bug podcast, I speak with Karol Barragán Fonseca, Assistant Professor at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Coordinator of Insects for Peace (Insectos por la Paz).Insects for Peace is a project that supports small farmers who have been affected by conflict in Colombia, particularly those who used to be members of the FARC-EP, women who have lost their husbands and children in the conflict, and indigenous communities.During our conversation, Karol shares her experiences working with these communities and how Insects for Peace is helping them to build sustainable livelihoods through insect farming. We explore the potential of insects as a source of feed and the positive social impact that insect farming can have on different small communities. Karol's work with Insects for Peace is a remarkable example of how insects can be used to promote peacebuilding and sustainable development. Through training and support, small farmers in Colombia are learning how to produce insects as a valuable component for feed and biofertilizer.Join me for this insightful conversation on the potential of insects to make the world a better place, and the lessons we can learn from nature to build a more sustainable future for generations to come.Check out www.gtbpodcast.com for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.