13 Jul 2022
We mobilize efforts 4 inclusive early warning systems to benefit #farmers. Our work leading ProjectLocust #WeatherTheSwarm empowered farmers in Kenya with tools to better prepare 4 future locust infestations
#WhyWeatherMatters
news.mongabay.com/2022/06/hi… #wednesdaythought @GeorgieMIT
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9 Dec 2021
ProjectLocust #WeatherTheSwarm is anchored on a farmer-first approach built around #ClimateSmart opportunities bythe world-leading #weatherintelligence championed by our Project lead @GeorgieMIT of TomorrowNow @icpac_igad
This is an invitation to JOIN US!
tomorrownow.org/blog/we-can-…
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22 Oct 2021
According to @WorldBank, locusts caused $8.5 billion in direct damages in 2020 alone.
@digitalgreenorg's farmer-first video extension approach can support community-level efforts for locust preparedness/management: bit.ly/2Z6XjVu
#WeatherTheSwarm #ProjectLocust
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14 Oct 2021
Investing in women has a ripple effect on strengthening economies. This is the time to move from rhetoric to ACTION - Daniella Armoni, Prog Director, @TheJDC
#ProjectLocust is placing information&tools in the hands of women farmers.#WeatherTheSwarm
👉🏼 womendeliver.org/2018/an-eco…
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12 Oct 2021
The event, themed Women’s Empowerment Through Climate Smart Locust Action was used to share learnings gained by #Projectlocust partners from recent expert interviews & community engagement with women farmers affected by desert locust infestations in 2020 & 2021 #WeatherTheSwarm
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4 Oct 2021
#ProjectLocust applies a #FarmerFirst lens as well as a #gender lens. Did you know that closing the gender gap could increase agricultural output by 4%? We're empowering women farmers with info to better deal with climate change-linked disasters like locusts. #WeatherTheSwarm
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4 Oct 2021
According to @WorldBank, closing the gender gap could increase agricultural output by 4%.
#ProjectLocust is empowering women farmers to help their communities better deal with climate change-linked disasters like locusts
#WeatherTheSwarm
Read: worldbank.org/en/topic/agric…
@GeorgieMIT
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1 Oct 2021
We at #ProjectLocust #WeatherTheSwarm want to amplify the work of innovations globally helping to tackle the locust crisis
If you are playing a role in helping communities deal with locusts fill out this 1 min survey forms.gle/YSAHrxR1KEBnZJ826
@GeorgieMIT @HargolFoodTech 📷credits
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24 Sep 2021
TO BEAT THE LOCUST, WE NEED INNOVATION. WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON?
We at #ProjectLocust led by Tomorrownow.org want to amplify the work of innovations globally helping to tackle the locust crisis.
If you are playing a role in tackling DL,Fill👇🏽
forms.gle/Bt7wrt99TptvbT3p6
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24 Sep 2021
TO BEAT THE LOCUST, WE NEED INNOVATION. WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON?
We at #ProjectLocust want to amplify the work of innovations globally helping to tackle the locust crisis - big or small, new or old?
If you are playing a role in tackling the DL,Please fill out this 1Min Survey
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20 Sep 2021
Super stoked to spend the better part of the day strategizing on how we'll ensure that #ProjectLocust takes a farmer-first approach.
#WeatherTheSwarm
Such a great team!@tomorrowio_ @KenaravaGroup @digitalgreenorg @bug_picture
20 Sep 2021
Currently ongoing: @KenaravaGroup hosts #ProjectLocust team for a brainstorming session on ‘On time’ Predictive Alerts For Farmer - First Locust Action. #WeatherTheSwarm
TomorrowNow.org @GeorgieMIT @bug_picture @CGIAR_Data @digitalgreenorg @TheJDC @tomorrowio_
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20 Sep 2021
Currently ongoing: @KenaravaGroup hosts #ProjectLocust team for a brainstorming session on ‘On time’ Predictive Alerts For Farmer - First Locust Action. #WeatherTheSwarm
TomorrowNow.org @GeorgieMIT @bug_picture @CGIAR_Data @digitalgreenorg @TheJDC @tomorrowio_
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17 Sep 2021
"We tried using noise, fires and smoke against locusts. In the end, we gave up because nothing worked" Farmer Cecilia Nduta.
#ProjectLocust will equip farmers with info & tools to help them better respond to future infestations. #WeatherTheSwarm
Read: tomorrownow.org/locust/
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17 Sep 2021
#ProjectLocust led by Tomorrownow.org in partnership with @KenaravaGroup @bug_picture @digitalgreenorg through the support of @CGIAR_Data & @TheJDC embarked on our farmer first approach engaging various women farmers who were adversely affected by the #desertlocust.
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14 Sep 2021
Honoured to be a part of the #projectlocust team - prioritizing the voice of the farmer to beat the locust. Together, we can turn the climate crisis into opportunity for millions of farmers #weathertheswarm #weatherintelligence
14 Sep 2021
We are pleased to be part of this exciting #ProjectLocust working with amazing partners like @bug_picture, @digitalgreenorg & @tomorrowio_ Led by Tomorrownow.org under the leadership of @GeorgieMIT. Indeed together we can beat the #desertlocust & #WeatherTheSwarm
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14 Sep 2021
We are pleased to be part of this exciting #ProjectLocust working with amazing partners like @bug_picture, @digitalgreenorg & @tomorrowio_ Led by Tomorrownow.org under the leadership of @GeorgieMIT. Indeed together we can beat the #desertlocust & #WeatherTheSwarm
13 Sep 2021
Our #FarmerFirst approach in action: By understanding the experiences of farmers, we can better design #ClimateAction systems. #WeatherTheSwarm
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10 Sep 2021
I had the time of my life interacting and connecting with women farmers in Nyadarua, the discussion around what farmers can do to beat the #DesertLocust at some point nearly turned emotional because of the love they demonstrated! #ProjectLocust is just awesome! #WeatherTheSwarm
10 Sep 2021
Spent few days in rural Nyandarua County interviewing women farmers that were affected by locusts in 2020 & March 2021.
PROJECT LOCUST is leveraging weather intelligence & localized video extension to help farmers prepare & benefit from future infestations.
#WeatherTheSwarm
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10 Sep 2021
#ProjectLocust is working with women groups to deliver community-based, localized insights that will provide millions of farmers with the ability to be better prepared, make crop-saving decisions & directly benefit from desert locust infestations.
#WeatherTheSwarm
@GeorgieMIT
10 Sep 2021
“Women are still largely uninformed about locusts – Emma Mwangi, Meteorologist & Locust Response Expert.
Project Locust’s inclusive approach will place women at the forefront of community actions against locusts. #WeatherTheSwarm
Read:tomorrownow.org/blog/we-can-…
@HamisiWilliams
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3 Sep 2021
Digital tools are key to providing surveillance, monitoring and feedback loop in the control of #DesertLocust. FInd our more on how #projectlocust is leveraging tested digital tools to help farmer #WeatherTheSwarm 👇
kenarava.com/2021/08/19/proj…
3 Sep 2021
Past experiences in locust response have shown that digital tools for expert communication & citizen reporting can enable the dissemination of large amounts of locust-related information quickly and cost effectively.
#WeatherTheSwarm
Read: mercycorpsagrifin.org/2020/1…
@GeorgieMIT
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16 Aug 2021
Let’s Beat the #DesertLocust Together via community-based, localized insights that will provide millions of farmers with the ability to be better prepared, make crop-saving decisions& benefit from locusts.@KenaravaGroup is excited to partner with #ProjectLocust
#WeatherTheSwarm
13 Aug 2021
We are excited to be part of the solution to the #DesertLocust crisis. We are working with @tomorrowio_ , @KenaravaGroup & @bug_picture to develop a farmer-first climate action system that delivers timely & localized insights for better preparedness. #WeatherTheSwarm
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