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 …
How can we control locust swarms? | World Economic Forum
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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 intergenerational action speeds up climate progress
Jul 31, 2025 · The World Economic Forum held its Global Shapers Annual Summit in July. Ahead of COP30, here's how cross-generational partnerships can drive innovative climate solutions.
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 the Intelligent …
Global Risks Report 2026 - The World Economic Forum
Jan 14, 2026 · The Global Risks Report 2026 analyses global risks through three timeframes to support decision-makers in balancing current crises and longer-term priorities.
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.
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 …