Ecological diversity of edible insects and their potential contribution to household food security in Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

2017 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 640-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivier Bomolo ◽  
Saliou Niassy ◽  
Auguste Chocha ◽  
Baboy Longanza ◽  
David M. Bugeme ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Edible Insects ◽  
Ecological Diversity ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Household Food

scholarly journals Assessing the Potential Contribution of Pfumvudza Towards Climate Smart Agriculture in Zimbabwe: A Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Never Mujere
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Nitrous Oxide ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Nitrous Oxide Emissions ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Mitigation And Adaptation ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Smart Agriculture ◽  
The Impact

Concerns of food and environmental security have increased enormously in recent years due to the vagaries of climate change and variability. Efforts to promote food security and environmental sustainability often reinforce each other and enable farmers to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change and other stresses. Some of these efforts are based on appropriate technologies and practices that restore natural ecosystems and improve the resilience of farming systems, thus enhancing food security. Climate smart agriculture (CSA) principles, for example, translate into a number of locally-devised and applied practices that work simultaneously through contextualised crop-soil-water-nutrient-pest-ecosystem management at a variety of scales. The purpose of this paper is to review concisely the current state-of-the-art literature and ascertain the potential of the Pfumvudza concept to enhance household food security, climate change mitigation and adaptation as it is promoted in Zimbabwe. The study relied heavily on data from print and electronic media. Datasets pertaining to carbon, nitrous oxide and methane storage in soils and crop yield under zero tillage and conventional tillage were compiled. Findings show that, compared to conventional farming, Pfumvudza has great potential to contribute towards household food security and reducing carbon emissions if implemented following the stipulated recommendations. These include among others, adequate land preparation and timely planting and acquiring inputs. However, nitrous oxide emissions tend to increase with reduced tillage and, the use of artificial fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides is environmentally unfriendly.

scholarly journals The bushmeat market in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo: implications for conservation and food security

Oryx ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathalie van Vliet ◽  
Casimir Nebesse ◽  
Sylvestre Gambalemoke ◽  
Dudu Akaibe ◽  
Robert Nasi
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Large Species ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Urban Markets ◽  
Alternative Sources ◽  
Bushmeat Trade ◽  
Urban Consumption ◽  
Urban People

AbstractGiven the important contribution of urban consumption in bushmeat trade, information on bushmeat sales in urban markets can provide valuable insights for understanding the dynamics of this trade and its implications for conservation and food security. We monitored bushmeat traded in the market of Kisangani (the provincial capital of the Province Orientale in the Democratic Republic of Congo) and compared data collected in surveys in 2002 and 2008–2009. In both periods more than two-thirds of the carcasses sold were of rodents and ungulates. From 2002 to 2008–2009 the number of carcasses increased by 44% but the equivalent biomass by only 16% because of a significant decrease in medium-sized species (10–50 kg) and an increase in small species (<10 kg). The number of carcasses of large species increased between the two periods and those of diurnal monkeys increased fourfold. In both periods smoked bushmeat was one of the cheapest sources of protein available year-round, together with caterpillars, which were only available during the rainy season, and pork. Prices of other domestic meat were significantly higher. This study identified an increase in the market of highly threatened species such as okapi Okapia johnstoni and small diurnal monkeys and the continued presence of protected species, and also highlights the food security role that bushmeat plays for poor urban people who cannot afford alternative sources of protein.

Bushmeat and food security in the Congo Basin: linkages between wildlife and people's future

2003 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
John E. Fa ◽  
Dominic Currie ◽  
Jessica Meeuwig
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
Growth Rates ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Congo Basin ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Population Growth Rates ◽  
Protein Supply

Tropical moist forests in Africa are concentrated in the Congo Basin. A variety of animals in these forests, in particular mammals, are hunted for their meat, termed bushmeat. This paper investigates current and future trends of bushmeat protein, and non-bushmeat protein supply, for inhabitants of the main Congo Basin countries. Since most bushmeat is derived from forest mammals, published extraction (E) and production (P) estimates of mammal populations were used to calculate the per person protein supplied by these. Current bushmeat protein supply may range from 30 g person−1 day−1 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to 180 g person−1 day−1 in Gabon. Future bushmeat protein supplies were predicted for the next 50 years by employing current E:P ratios, and controlling for known deforestation and population growth rates. At current exploitation rates, bushmeat protein supply would drop 81% in all countries in less than 50 years; only three countries would be able to maintain a protein supply above the recommended daily requirement of 52 g person−1 day−1. However, if bushmeat harvests were reduced to a sustainable level, all countries except Gabon would be dramatically affected by the loss of wild protein supply. The dependence on bushmeat protein is emphasized by the fact that four out of the five countries studied do not produce sufficient amounts of non-bushmeat protein to feed their populations. These findings imply that a significant number of forest mammals could become extinct relatively soon, and that protein malnutrition is likely to increase dramatically if food security in the region is not promptly resolved.

scholarly journals Inventory Reveals Wide Edible Insects’ Biodiversity in Selected Territories of South-Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jackson Ishara ◽  
Rodrigue Ayagirwe ◽  
Katcho Karume ◽  
Gustave Mushagalusa ◽  
David Bugeme ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Acheta Domesticus ◽  
Nomadacris Septemfasciata ◽  
Edible Insects ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Alphitobius Diaperinus ◽  
Harvesting Techniques ◽  
South Kivu ◽  
Processing Techniques

Abstract In response to growing food demand, edible insects are seen as a potential source to alleviate food insecurity. With its wide edible insects’ biodiversity, the Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most important biodiversity hotspots in Africa. This study aimed at giving a first insight on the inventory showing diversity, perception, consumption, availability, host plants, harvesting techniques and processing techniques of edible insects in South-Kivu, DRC. It recorded twenty-three edible insects belonging to nine families and five orders, some of which are consumed in the larval, adult, egg and pupa stages. Rhyncophorus phoenicis, Alphitobius diaperinus, Macrotermes subhylanus and Acheta domesticus were the most preferred edible insects in Fizi Territory, Ruspolia differens and Apis melifera larvae in Kabare Territory, Imbrasia oyemensis, Imbrasia epimethea, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus and Rhyncophorus phoenicis in Mwenga Territory, Ruspolia differens, Macrotermes subhylanus, Gryllotalpa africana, Nsike, Nomadacris septemfasciata and Apis melifera larvae in Walungu Territory. R. differens, I. oyemensis, A. melifera larvae, G. africana and Nsike were preferred for their taste. A. domesticus, A. diaperinus and A. melifera larvae were abundant throughout the year, while the others were only available for 9 months or less per year. Numerous plants have been recorded as their hosts, including plants used for food and income. Harvesting strategies and period, processing methods and preservation techniques depend on insect species, local knowledge and practices. These findings suggest similar and thoroughly studies on entomophagy across the country, while encouraging the rearing of edible insects to address the high existing demand and environmental need.

scholarly journals A New Horizon: Addressing Food and Nutrition Problems in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

1992 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongyout Kachondham ◽  
Sakorn Dhanamitta
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Child Nutrition ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Lao Pdr ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Lao People’S Democratic Republic ◽  
Lao People's Democratic Republic ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Food And Nutrition

This paper provides information from the Lao People's Democratic Republic on household food security, current nutrition problems, their magnitudes and trends, food and nutrition policy and activities, and strategies for the development of short- and long-term approaches to dealing with the problems. Data were obtained during a recent UNl-CEF-supported consultancy, the objective of which was to assess young child nutrition and household food security as a prerequisite for recommending appropriate community-based primary health care and information system interventions. The data were collected through published and unpublished documents, observations of Lao PDR medical and health facilities, rural schools, and villages, and interviews with Laotian nutrition and health specialists. The findings show that house-hold food security rests unstably on a risk-diffusion strategy and women's participation. A number of nutrition disorders are also prevalent. Control strategies require both long- and short-term actions focusing on assessment, advocacy, planning, training, appropriate model development, and communication for food and nutrition.

scholarly journals Improving household food security in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: a comparative analysis of four interventions

Food Security ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 649-660 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon Doocy ◽  
◽  
Jillian Emerson ◽  
Elizabeth Colantouni ◽  
Johnathan Strong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Republic Of The Congo
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