I’m glad this now exists, and the leadership seems great! My impression is that work on restricting the growth of the farmed insect industry is similarly very funding-constrained. Given that, I’m curious about the decision to focus the foundation’s efforts exclusively on scientific research rather than also supporting policy or advocacy work.
Granted, many worthwhile causes are funding-constrained. However, our view is both that it’s especially hard to fund empirical research and that it’s especially important to fund it, as it’s essential to improving industry practices. Understandably, others may have different priorities, but after thinking long and hard about the various strategic considerations, this is where we land.
I’m glad this now exists, and the leadership seems great! My impression is that work on restricting the growth of the farmed insect industry is similarly very funding-constrained. Given that, I’m curious about the decision to focus the foundation’s efforts exclusively on scientific research rather than also supporting policy or advocacy work.
Granted, many worthwhile causes are funding-constrained. However, our view is both that it’s especially hard to fund empirical research and that it’s especially important to fund it, as it’s essential to improving industry practices. Understandably, others may have different priorities, but after thinking long and hard about the various strategic considerations, this is where we land.