How can we control locust swarms? | World Economic Forum
Nov 11, 2015 · From the Biblical plagues of Egypt to a major infestation in Madacasgar two years ago, locust swarms have caused chaos throughout history. Just one swarm can cover 20% of …
Millions in Africa face starvation as huge locust swarms descend ...
Jun 26, 2020 · Locust outbreak could leave nearly 5 million people in Africa facing starvation. The crisis comes on top of food insecurity already exacerbated by COVID-19. A locust swarm can …
Locust swarms threaten to devastate crops in eastern Africa
Dec 21, 2020 · From January to August, massive desert locust swarms swept across Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, ravaging crops and decimating pasture in the worst outbreak in decades. …
Global hunger is rising, warns major UN report | World Economic …
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 …
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.
Why it’s time to rethink migration - The World Economic Forum
Jun 16, 2023 · It is time to rethink migration. Over much of the world, birth rates are plunging and populations are ageing. This means that there will be fewer workers to support older people …
How can technology be used in the battle against world hunger?
Nov 22, 2018 · 4. Globally, a mobile app called eLocust3 is being used to monitor and quickly detect one of the most dangerous migratory pest species in the world, the desert locust. The …
Technology alone can't solve our problems. Here's what might
Sep 25, 2020 · In recent years, the consequences of our assault on the biosphere have become clear: from the spread of zoonotic diseases and locust outbreaks to permanent damage to …
This is the state of the climate in Africa - The World Economic Forum
Oct 21, 2021 · Pest outbreaks were also a key driver of food insecurity, with the locust invasion continuing to have a major impact in East and the Horn of Africa in 2020. This region also …