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national / international ops
rain, temperature, wind
weaknesses & solutions
national / international ops
rain, temperature, wind
weaknesses & solutions
Meteorological information for Meteorological information for locust control operationslocust control operations
FAO experienceFAO experience
Meteorological information for Meteorological information for locust control operationslocust control operations
FAO experienceFAO experience
Keith CressmanLocust Forecasting OfficeRome, Italy
Keith CressmanLocust Forecasting OfficeRome, Italy
Desert Locust countriesDesert Locust countries
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Recession area = 16 million sq. km
Invasion area = 32 million sq. km (20% of world land mass)
Recession area = 16 million sq. km
Invasion area = 32 million sq. km (20% of world land mass)
MAU
MLI NERCHD
SUDERI
EGY SAU
YEM
SOM
OMN
IRN PAK
IND
LIBALG
MOR
TUN
ETH
DJI
Migration after summer Migration after winter/spring
Desert Locust programmesDesert Locust programmes
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National (Locust Control Centres)
Outputs
• assess situation• forecasts (short)• plan surveys and control ops
10-day sit reps
monthly bulletins
Regional (FAO Commissions)• national strengthening
International (FAO HQ)• assess situation• forecast (short-medium)• advise surveys
monthly bulletins
interim updates
warnings
Desert Locust information flowDesert Locust information flow