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At the ASM Applied & Environmental Microbiology Meeting, discover how microbes power sustainability and resilience across our planet. Key focus areas include: • Microbes & climate—resilience, adaptation & climate solutions. • Water microbiomes—innovations in global water security. • Microbial life on land—sustaining soils & ecosystems. • Bioenergy & beyond—renewable energy & bioprocessing breakthroughs. • Feeding the world—microbial innovations in food & agriculture. From climate change to food security, this meeting is your hub for microbial solutions that shape a sustainable future. Discover more: https://brnw.ch/21wVB9N 3 Meetings. 1 Microbe. #ASMicrobe #ASMAEM #Microbiology #ClimateChange #WaterSecurity #SoilHealth #Bioenergy #FoodSecurity #ASMEvents

𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐜 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 🌱💧 Biofloc Technology: A Game-Changer in Aquaculture 🐟✨ Sustainable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly — the biofloc system turns waste into wealth! By using beneficial microbes to recycle nutrients, biofloc not only improves water quality but also provides a natural protein source that boosts growth, immunity, and disease resistance in aquaculture species. 🌊🐠 Supporting Zero Hunger (SDG 2), this innovation paves the way for a greener, healthier, and more secure food future. 🌍💚 #Biofloc #SustainableAquaculture #ZeroHunger #FoodSecurity #BlueEconomy #ivatanfisheriesprofessionals READ: Kumar, V., Roy, S., Behera, B. K., Swain, H. S., & Das, B. K. (2021). Biofloc Microbiome With Bioremediation and Health Benefits. Frontiers in Microbiology, 12, 741164. https://lnkd.in/gi53S_Cv

s.Pro – sustainable projects GmbH led WP1 Study to Support a Sustainable EU Algae Industry on sustainable aquafeeds confirms that algae can play a central role in replacing fish-based ingredients. Over 1.5 years, s.Pro and partners analysed nutritional, economic, and regulatory aspects to provide clear recommendations for a transition toward algae-based aquafeeds.    🔑 Key outcomes:  - Microalgae can replace fishmeal and fish oil without compromising fish health.  - Algae-based feeds can reduce pressure on overfished stocks.  - Policy and financial incentives are needed to accelerate adoption.    Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/dFUExyuF    #SustainableAquaculture #EUAlgae #BlueEconomy #CircularBioeconomy #Aquafeed CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency European Commission

🌊🍎 How can marine organisms improve the way we produce and preserve food? Through the BLUETOOLS project, researchers are exploring natural compounds from the ocean that could make our food systems safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Small molecules from marine sources can help prevent food spoilage. Polysaccharides improve texture and extend shelf life. Some genes may even help crops survive harsh conditions. Marine biodiversity holds surprising potential for food innovation. Curious? Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/dTZSJ89G #FoodSystems #Sustainable #Biotechnology #BlueEconomy #MarineOrganisms #Bluetools #NaturalCompounds

Defining Food: Food is the material foundation of human survival and development. It is not merely a source of calories, proteins, or fats, but the end result of complex ecological interactions between soil, water, biodiversity, and climate. Properly understood, food embodies the health of ecosystems as much as it nourishes the human body. Defining Regenerative Food Systems: A regenerative food system is distinct from both industrial and organic models. Its central principle is reciprocity with natural systems: food production must enhance, rather than diminish, ecological integrity. This involves: Soil regeneration: building organic matter, microbial diversity, and nutrient cycling capacity. Biodiversity conservation: integrating polycultures, native species, and natural habitats into production landscapes. Water stewardship: conserving and recycling water through ecological design rather than extraction. Nutrient density: producing food that reflects soil vitality, with higher bioavailability of micronutrients and phyto-compounds. Community resilience: ensuring food sovereignty, fair livelihoods, and intergenerational continuity of knowledge. At EcoPlanetFarm, our work is grounded in this scientific framework: food must not only sustain human populations but also contribute to planetary health. Regeneration is, therefore, not optional — it is the only viable pathway for long-term food and nutrition security. Next in this series: “Nutrient Density vs. Yield: Rethinking Agricultural Metrics” #EcoPlanetFarm #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodSystems #PlanetaryHealth #SustainableFood #NutrientDense #Biodiversity #SoilHealth #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilient

Join us at the UN Science Summit 2025 to learn more about our insights for One Health approaches to food production and the Sustainable Development Goals! Date: 17 September 2025 Time: 08:00-10:45 (ET) / 14:00-16:45 (CET) Location: Online Cost: Free 🌍 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/enuV-g3D SPRINT's free, online session will guide you through: ~ our latest data on pesticides' environmental and health impacts ~ the SPRINT Toolbox, which supports risk assessments that consider pesticides' varied impacts ~ pesticide reduction scenarios and pathways   Ultimately, the session provides urgently needed data and tools for integrated, health-focused approaches in agriculture, and supports food systems that are not only productive but also safe, sustainable and considerate of human and environmental well-being. #PlanetaryLimits #ScienceSummit, #UNGA80, #SDGs, #SustainableDevelopment, #SciencefortheSDGs #OneHealth, #SustainableAgriculture #Pesticides

🌱🧪 Pesticides, People, and Planet: Why Seeing the Full Picture Matters 📅 Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 🕗 08:00 AM EST 🌍 Science Summit 2025: Science Within Planetary Boundaries 🌱 Pesticides are everywhere — but are we seeing the full picture? ***How safe is safe enough?*** At the #ScienceSummit @ #UNGA80, SPRINT research shows that pesticide mixtures aren’t just in crops and soil — they’re in water, air, and even household dust. Looking at one chemical at a time misses the bigger reality: combined exposures affect people, ecosystems, and biodiversity. The project also links pesticide use to #PlanetaryBoundaries, identifying where ecosystems are under pressure and providing evidence to guide safer farming, protect health, and support sustainable food systems. ✨ Using a One Health approach, SPRINT connects farmers, consumers, and policymakers, ensuring research translates into practical solutions aligned with the #SDGs. 🎥 Watch the mini interview to see the research in action and discover how chemical mixtures are shaping the future of health and sustainability. 🔗 Register for the session #ScienceSummit2025 #UNGA80 #OneHealth #SPRINTProject #SustainableFarming #FoodSystems #HealthAndEnvironment #PlanetaryBoundaries #SDGs #ScienceForDevelopment Declan Kirrane Pilar Gómez Juliana Bakhtsizina Mbali Ngobese Maximillian Evans-Schmid FAO United Nations World Health Organization

💡 The Role of Microorganisms in Wastewater: Double-Edged Impact Microorganisms are everywhere—including in wastewater. Their presence in sewage and treatment systems has both beneficial and harmful effects depending on how they interact with the environment. 🔬 Positive Effects Natural cleaners: Certain bacteria and fungi play a key role in breaking down organic matter, reducing pollutants, and making wastewater treatment possible. Nutrient cycling: Microbes recycle essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which can be harnessed for sustainable agriculture. Bioremediation: Some microorganisms help degrade toxic compounds and industrial waste, minimizing environmental hazards. ⚠️ Negative Effects Pathogens in wastewater: Disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and parasites can survive in untreated or poorly treated wastewater, posing serious risks to public health. Spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR): Wastewater is a hotspot for resistance genes, allowing microbes to share survival traits and spread drug-resistant infections. Environmental pollution: Excess microbial activity, such as algal blooms triggered by nutrient-rich effluents, can reduce oxygen levels in water and harm aquatic life. 🌍 Why this matters Wastewater is not just waste—it is a complex microbial ecosystem. Harnessing beneficial microbes while controlling harmful ones is essential for safe water reuse, environmental protection, and safeguarding public health. 👉 This highlights the importance of advanced wastewater treatment technologies and microbial monitoring in building a sustainable and healthier future. #Microbiology #Wastewater #Sustainability #OneHealth #PublicHealth #AntimicrobialResistance

Onsite in Korea - last week we delivered the keynote at the 2025 Global Eco-Innovation Forum, organized by the Korean government to coincide with the Regional APEC SME conference. With Mr. Paul Teng, as our keynote speaker. Food systems continue to contribute up to 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Climate-smart innovations can help reverse this trend - From resilient crops and regenerative agriculture to digital tools, novel proteins, and smarter water management, these innovations strengthen food security and resilience for local communities. Food system transformation is already under way and we continue to invest in its future. #APEC2025 #EcoInnovation #ClimateAction #SustainabilityLeadership #FutureOfFood #SMEs #AsiaPacific

🌾 Food Security & Biodiversity at The Drop 2025 The food and biodiversity conversation has shifted from “impact optionality” to “national imperative.” For years, food and ag have struggled to fit venture return profiles, falling out of favor with many investors. But climate-driven volatility and geopolitical constraints are pushing food security to the top of both government and capital agendas. This track at The Drop focuses on how to invest in resilient supply chains, stable yields under stress, and biodiversity as a real value driver. It'll looks into where public money is pulling in private capital, how to handle long-term risk in agtech, and where the next wave of climate-smart food infrastructure is emerging. 🔗 Explore 8 Ripple roundtables on food security & biodiversity → https://lnkd.in/dq5ffxr5