Glasgow
Healing the Planet
Net-zero Livestock
Description
Meat and dairy industries are facing issues in the modern world as animal-based food sources are generally not in line with global sustainability ideals. However, as with all scientific development, animal gene technology is taking leaps forward. In Scotland, the first signals of “highly methane efficient cattle” can be seen in Hilda, an in vitro fertilized (IVF) calf. That creates an interesting setup for the future of sustainable agriculture that we want to explore further.
What if genetically modified cattle prove to be productive and stable in the long-term, enabling vastly more sustainable livestock agriculture? How might the discourse on the future nutrition of humankind change? How might consumers adopt the idea of IVF animals being an environmentally sustainable alternative for the current status quo?
In this project, the aim is to envision a future where genetically modified livestock becomes a relevant option for feeding the humankind. The team will create scenarios and tangible product/marketing concepts for animal-based products that are emission-efficient. Join us in the exploration of tomorrow’s nutrition!
Contact person
Joonas Kemppainen
Director, Key Digital Technologies
+358 50 529 1845
joonas@demola.net
Basic information
Apply by
31 Jan 2025
Location
Glasgow
Teamwork
In person
Language
English
Timeline
Project starts
11 Feb 2025
Kick-off day 1
11 Feb 2025
Kick-off day 2
12 Feb 2025
Mid-event day 2
12 Mar 2025 - 12 Feb 2025
Mid-event day 1
11 Mar 2025
Finals day 1
01 Apr 2025
Finals day 2
02 Apr 2025
Project ends
02 Apr 2025
Related tags
#agriculture
#livestock
#methane
#sustainability