Millions in Africa face starvation as huge locust swarms descend ...
Jun 26, 2020 · The most serious desert locust outbreak in 70 years could leave nearly 5 million people in East Africa facing starvation, according to the International Rescue Committee (IRC). It comes as …
Gary A. Haugen - Agenda Contributor | World Economic Forum
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Locust swarms are devastating agriculture across the Horn of Africa ...
Jan 30, 2020 · A farmers’ association in Kenya’s northern Laikipia area said it was planning aerial spraying of pesticides to combat the worst locust plague since 1954. The FAO estimated one swarm …
How can we control locust swarms? | World Economic Forum
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Locust swarms threaten to devastate crops in eastern Africa | World ...
Dec 21, 2020 · A new generation of locust swarms is threatening to wipe out the livelihoods of farmers and herders across eastern Africa - deepening a food crisis in a region where 35 million people are …
Global hunger is rising, warns major UN report | World Economic Forum
Jul 23, 2020 · A major UN Food and Agriculture Organization report warns global hunger is rising, and the pandemic will make this worse. But it also sees ‘significant opportunities’ to turn things around.
3 ways China is using drones to fight coronavirus
Mar 16, 2020 · Have you read? Smart drones to be tested in battle against E. Africa locust swarms India is using hundreds of drones to map the country in incredible detail China's response shows how bold …
What effect to insects and pests have on crop production? | World ...
Jun 8, 2021 · Up to 40% of global crop production is lost to plant pests and diseases, says the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. Each year, plant diseases cost the global economy more than …
Here's why small-scale farmers need more climate funding
Nov 4, 2022 · Small-scale farmers produce food for two out of every three people but are struggling with climate change, inflation and other shocks. If we fail to support small-scale farmers, we risk the …
6 Surprising Climate Change Solutions From Business Leaders
Sep 20, 2021 · Six business leaders reveal climate change solutions that are unique, surprising, and little-discussed.