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Emergency Center for Locust Operations
In August 2004, FAO re-established the Emergency Centre for Locust Operations (ECLO) based at FAO headquarters, in order to strengthen its response to the locust upsurge. ECLO continually monitors the locust situation and is the focal point for assistance to locust-affected countries.
ECLO works closely with the FAO Commission for controlling the Desert Locust in the Western Region (called in French the “Commission FAO de lutte contre le criquet pèlerin dans la région occidentale” CLCPRO) which is responsible for coordination of locust activities in nine front-line countries.
ECLO maintains a regular dialogue with the international donor community. Priorities for assistance are based on information provided almost every day by National Locust Control Units and Plant Protection Services, supplemented by reports from FAO’s country representatives, and advice from FAO consultants in the field.
For funds routed through FAO, ECLO takes action to implement the individual projects, providing the agreed inputs, often involving flying hours, pesticides, operating costs, equipment, environmental monitoring and technical advice. ECLO also collects bilateral assistance, with a view to coordinating inputs and avoiding duplication of effort. .
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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Rome, Italy
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