Safeguarding New Caledonia from insect-borne diseases: sustainable production of insect repellent from native plants (Old ID 22661)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
The public debate about climate change and pollution has seen some major shifts in community thinking in regards to sustainability and environmental resilience. These changes in public attitude have placed significant pressure on the chemical industry to move to using renewable energy sources and sustainable starting materials. The tropical region is rich in natural resources, especially biomass from tropical plants and sunlight. At the same time, insect-bone diseases such as dengue and malaria hamper the tropics, causing significant health, economic and social stresses. Following the 'prevention is better than cure' approach, this project will develop economically viable green manufacturing processes for potent insect repellents from local New Caledonian plants.
Date
01 May 2016 - 31 Dec 2018
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
Sustainability;Tropical Health;Tropical societies;Solar Chemistry;Insect repellent;Education
Funding Body
Embassy of France in Australia
Amount
14709
Project Team
Marie Oelgemoeller