Locust   Mapper   News   Archives   Plagues   Activities   Books   FAQ   Links     EMPRES Contingency Planning Seminar Conclusions Proposed solutions 1. Effective locust outbreak and upsurge control is difficult to organise and implement. 1a. improved detection methods (research) 1b. in-country exercises and practice (PPDs) 2. The capacity for providing accurate information and forecasts by FAO DLIS is inadequate given there is only one full-time officer. 2. increase DLIS staff (FAO) 3. Reporting and data interpretation by locust affected countries is deficient. 3a. on-the-job training of national Locust Information Officers (DLIS/EMPRES) 3b. designate national Locust Information Officers (PPDs) 4. Better planning for locust control campaigns is required at national and international levels. 4a. draft national contingency plans (participants) (1) develop a checklist for guidance (EMPRES) (2) review draft contingency plans (EMPRES) (3) hold a national workshop to agree upon the draft (PPDs/EMPRES) (4) revive the national steering committees (PPDs) 4b. develop an international contingency plan (FAO) 5. Centralisation of decision-making is essential for effective locust control. 5. centralised locust units are encouraged (FAO/ELOs) 6. Decision-making tools are needed to help in preparing contingency plans. 6. modify and make available existing tools to PPDs (Symmons/van Huis) Overview Programme Participants Photos A service provided by the Migratory Pests Group to monitor the world-wide locust situation and keep affected countries and donors informed of expected developments. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Rome, Italy

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