Report on activities combining insect observation and entomophagy

Abstract

The potential of “insect diets” to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved by 2030, “Zero hunger: end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture”, is discussed. The reason for the focus on insect diets is suggested to be their potential to reduce global hunger, as insects are not only nutritious but also high in calories. Due to future population growth and agro-environmental issues, entomophagy could be one of the possibilities to achieve sustainable goals; however, at present, the practice of entomophagy is declining worldwide. In order for entomophagy to be considered one of the solutions to food problems, we believe that there should first be activities to think about and learn about entomophagy in school education. In this study, we report on an activity combining an insect observation experiment in science and an entomophagy experience for university students to experience entomophagy and to think about entomophagy.