{"id":462,"date":"2026-03-18T10:05:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/social-bugs.eu\/?p=462"},"modified":"2026-03-18T10:22:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:22:19","slug":"training-of-trainers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/social-bugs.eu\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/training-of-trainers\/","title":{"rendered":"Training of Trainers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"462\" class=\"elementor elementor-462\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-955e8ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"955e8ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a9dee4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a9dee4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On 25 &amp; 26 February, partners of the Social Bugs project gathered at Aproximar\u2019s headquarters in Lisbon for a Training of Trainers focused on shaping the future of the Social Bugs learning programme and strengthening knowledge around the edible insect sector and social entrepreneurship.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the two days, partners exchanged ideas, tested learning activities and explored how insect farming connects with sustainability, circular economy principles, entrepreneurship and social impact. Discussions covered key topics such as insect species selection, farm design, risk management, food safety, legislation and market opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A central focus was how to transform complex technical knowledge into engaging and accessible learning experiences. The training also explored how future participants can be supported not only in understanding insect production, but also in identifying opportunities, developing business ideas and linking them to broader social and environmental goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The second day highlighted social innovation and sustainable business models, with discussions on stakeholder engagement, participatory governance and impact measurement. 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