How can we control locust swarms? | World Economic Forum
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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 …
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 …
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.
Gary A. Haugen - Agenda Contributor | World Economic Forum
Jan 3, 2017 · Graduate, Harvard University; JD and Ford Foundation Scholar in International Law, University of Chicago. Formerly: Senior Trial Attorney, Police Misconduct Task Force, Civil Rights …
How parametric insurance is building climate resilience
Jan 8, 2025 · Parametric insurance uses event triggers to provide swift, flexible payouts, leveraging AI and satellites to address climate risks and boost resilience.
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 …
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 - The World Economic Forum
4 days ago · The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, written in collaboration with Accenture, examines the cybersecurity trends that will affect economies and societies in the year to come. It explores how …
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 …
The construction industry is trying to end waste pollution
Feb 26, 2024 · Liquid waste on construction sites is impacting productivity and contributing to urban wastewater pollution problems, see how technology offers a solution.