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 …
How can we control locust swarms? | World Economic Forum
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Gary A. Haugen - Agenda Contributor | World Economic Forum
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Over 50 heads of state and government are gathering at Davos 2025
Jan 21, 2025 · The 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum took place from 20-24 January in Davos, Switzerland. Davos 2025 convened under the theme of “Collaboration for …
Humanitarian crises disproportionately impact female health
May 25, 2022 · Combining gender-informed approaches with public-private partnerships could tackle the uneven impact of humanitarian crises on women and girls' health.
Global Risks Report 2026 - The World Economic Forum
5 days ago · This report analyses global risks through three time frames: 2026, 2028 and 2036. In 2026, geopolitical and geoeconomic risks dominate the risk outlook, with close to one-third of …
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.