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 …
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 can we control locust swarms? | World Economic Forum
Nov 11, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of …
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 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 …
Davos 2026: What to expect, who's coming and how to follow
Jan 6, 2026 · Davos 2026 provides an impartial platform to connect leaders to confront shared challenges and drive innovations defining the future.
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 - The World Economic Forum
4 days ago · The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, written in collaboration with Accenture, examines the cybersecurity trends that will affect economies and societies in the year to come. It explores how …
China’s strategy on critical minerals surpasses geopolitics
Nov 19, 2024 · China leads in exporting critical minerals but faces supply challenges requiring a balanced approach towards resolution, involving geopolitical tensions.
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 …