How can we control locust swarms? | World Economic Forum
Nov 11, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and …
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 …
Locust swarms are devastating agriculture across the Horn of …
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 …
Locust swarms threaten to devastate crops in eastern Africa
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 …
Why insect and plant species are named after celebrities | World ...
Jun 14, 2021 · Lady Gaga, David Attenborough and Beyoncé are just some of the celebrities to have species named after them.
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 …
Africa's climate is in crisis - The World Economic Forum
Oct 21, 2021 · Africa is warming faster than the rest of the world, according to the State of the Climate in Africa report, which identifies key trends and urgent action. The continent could lose …
How can we prevent a COVID-19 food crisis?
May 16, 2020 · And, more recently, the worst locust blight in 70 years has destroyed crops in East Africa. In Kenya, the price of maize, a staple food, has risen by over 60% since 2019. COVID …
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What worries Africa's young people about climate change? | World ...
Dec 9, 2021 · A new survey shows that two-thirds of Africa's young people are pushing for bolder policy action against climate change or trying to reduce their own carbon footprint. New data …