A USD 1 million contribution from the Republic of Korea...
In West Africa, countries are sharing pesticides and other supplies,...
Q&A with Cyril Ferrand, FAO’s Resilience Team Leader for East...
42million people in severe acute food insecurity in the three regions affected by the crisis
312million USD requested for FAO’s rapid response and anticipatory action
1km2 swarm can eat the same food as 35 000 people in one day
400times increase in locust numbers in six months
With over seven decades of experience in detecting, reporting and managing desert locust infestations, and five decades ...
General situation during September 2020 and forecast until mid-November 2020.
General situation during August 2020 and forecast until mid-October 2020.
Key messages:
Since the beginning of August, mature swarms crossed from Yemen, reaching Afar (Afambo, Elidare, ...
1. Curb the spread of desert locust
Budget required USD 160 million
Ground and aerial control
Impact assessments and environment, health and safety
Budget required USD 138 million
Farming re-engagement packages
Livestock-based livelihoods packages
2. Safeguard livelihoods and promote early recovery
Budget required USD 14 million
Deploy rapid surge support
Facilitate regional partnerships and collaboration
Regional advocacy and national-level coordination
Strengthen regional and national capacity and enhance preparedness
Download the Desert Locust Global Response Plan
USD 311.6 million covering Greater Horn of Africa and Yemen, West Africa and the Sahel, Southwest Asia
in million USD (as at 22 July 2020)
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