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Millions in Africa face starvation as huge locust swarms descend . . . 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 many of the countries in the region are already struggling to manage food insecurity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
How can we control locust swarms? | World Economic Forum We managed to show that a locust in a swarm must be able to interact with at least two neighbours simultaneously Without those two neighbours, the insects can’t reproduce the striking spontaneous changes in direction we are used to seeing in flocks of starlings, schools of fish – and swarms of locusts
What effect to insects and pests have on crop production? | World . . . 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 $220 billion, and invasive insects cost at least $70 billion Erratic weather linked to global warming is creating ideal conditions for the insects, according to climate scientists
Why it’s time to rethink migration - The World Economic Forum 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 and growth And this means that most countries will increasingly need to rely on migration Making the most of migration through smart policies is essential for global development and a prosperous future And the
How can technology be used in the battle against world hunger? 4 Globally, a mobile app called eLocust3 is being used to monitor and quickly detect one of the most dangerous migratory pest species in the world, the desert locust The app combines the latest advances in information, communication and satellite technologies into a unified monitoring and early warning system
Heres why small-scale farmers need more climate funding 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 collapse of agricultural systems that sustain billions across the world COP27 is an opportunity to strengthen global food security by channeling more climate funding to those who need it most
Technology alone cant solve our problems. Heres what might The Fourth Industrial Revolution can't be a panacea for the problems caused by our obsession with unchecked economic growth We need instead a concerted effort to reset our economic systems and make some hard choices about our future paths An approach I call 'insured resilience' could be the answer we need Here's a guide