Workshop on Locust Data Analysis, Forecast and Reporting in Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) 16 - 17 February 2023 Online
Provisional Agenda
Opening
1. Introduction & Round of presentation
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Session 1: Locust data collection
3. Use of the Automated System for Data Collection (ASDC) during the 2022 locust campaign: challenges, solutions, etc.
4. Discussion on number of GPS points around survey and control sites and saving/coping coordinates into another form
5. New procedure for authorization/registration of smartphones and tablets using QR codes in ASDC
6. Discussion about special test mode of ASDC use during trainings
7. Introduction of new ASDC form for Human Health and Environmental Monitoring Teams
Session 2: Locust data analysis & forecast
8. Use of the Caucasus and Central Asia Management System (CCALM) to analyze locust data and make forecast
9. Soil moisture and other satellite products use for analysis of locust situation
10. CCALM use for monthly bulletins
11. Transliteration of ASDC field forms in CCALM (if needed)
12. Examples of different locust GIS
13. Preparation of CCALM video
Closing
14. Recommendations for ASDC and CCALM improvement and use in 2023
15. Any other business, including:
Confirmation of ASDC and CCALM responsible staff at the national level
16. Closing remarks
All working papers will be available on the FAO "Locust Watch CCA website" at: