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FSC PARTNERS MEETING MARCH 9th 2020 Agenda 1. Opening remarks – Government MoAI & MoHADM) 2. Desert Locust situation update (MOAI crop protection Directorate) and FAO 3. Desert locust ground monitoring plan 4. Food security outlook and implication -FSNAU 5. FSC priorities and Target ( April-September 2020)- FSC 6. AOB a. Next meeting Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation An Update on Desert Locust Situation A Briefing to Somalia Food Security Cluster Partners March 9, 2020 CONTENTS • Background of DL • Causes of DL outbreaks in Somalia • Efforts of FMoAI against DL • The current situation of DL in Somalia • Forecasting • Action Plan • Gaps and Recommendations BACKGROUND • Desert Locust (DL) is one of migratory pests that affects crops and rangelands and leads the food insecurity in the world. • It is difficult for a single country to manage it without regional and international cooperation • July, 2019, swarms of DL, invaded farmland and rangeland in Puntland, Galmudug and Somaliland. This was as a result of breeding in the costal plains in Northern Somalia. • October 2019, new swarms of DL which escaped from the control have crossed the border of Somalia with Ethiopia, bred in the areas along the border area in Puntland amd Galmudug. • December 2019, swarms from Ethiopia & central regions of Somalia invaded the Southern regions • From July 2019 up-to 2020, approximatey 100,000 ha of farmland and rangeland were invaded by DL in Northern, Central and Southern regions of the country CAUSES OF DL OUTBREAKS IN SOMALIA • Geographically, Somalia is one of the DL breeding countries • National Locust Unit is among many other national institutions that affected by civil war and totally collapsed. • Climate change impact: cyclones are becoming more frequent EFFORTS OF FMoAI AGAINST DL 1. Re-establishment of NLU: • Oct. 2019, after 28 years, MoAI participated in 64th session of DLCO-EA that took place in BISHOFTU- ETHIOPIA, the MoAI requested re-admission of DLCO-EA. • Nov. 2019, the MoAI invited the Director of DLCO-EA in Mogadishu to sign the revised convention of DLCO-EA. • Dec. 2019, MoAI attended the 41th session of Desert Control Committee (DLCC) that was held in ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA. EFFORTS OF FMoAI AGAINST DL (cont.,) 2- MoAI reacted timely to Locust Outbreak While excercising its own responsbilities to fight back DL, the MoAI in collaboration with member states and help from FAO offered both training and equipment to the local communities affected by Desert Locust for the following states: • Galmudug (Adado, Dhusamareb, Abudwak, Bandiradley, Guriel & Balanbale) • Southwest (Wajid, Huddur, Elbarde & Baidoa ) • Puntland (buhodle, Bosaso & Galka’yo) • Jubaland (Doolow, Luq & Balad-hawo) • Somaliland (Togochale, Borama. Gidii, Garissa, Zylac, Lugaye, Berbera, Odweyne, Burao, Qoryale, War Imran, Caynabo, Yagoori, Laas Canood, Durugusi, Oodane, Sarar) EFFORTS OF FMoAI AGAINST DL (cont.,) 3. Some initiatives to counter back Locust spreading: • The MoAI requested technical cooperation programme (TCP) for DL from FAO • In January 2020, the MoAI with a helping hand from FAO has trained a team on how to conduct surveys and data collection related to Desert Locust particulary breeding regions (Galmudug) • The team represented Plant Protection Department from the Federal Ministry in Mogadishu as well as representatives from Galmudug, Hirshabelle, Southwest and Jubaland. • February, 2020, the MoAI: -Declared State of Emergency of DL -The Minister attended the regional meeting held in ADDIS ABABA for DL CURRENT SITUATON OF DL IN SOMALIA Surveys conducted from Dec 2019 – 16th Feb, 2020 DL CURRENT SITUATON, FEB 2020 • Northwest: Breedging occurred between Lughaye and Bulhar/near Burao and hopper bands fomred near Berbera and immature and mature adult groups laying egges near Burao • Northeast: immature swarms in Garowe • Central: Scattered hoppers, adults and immature adult groups between Galkayo and Beletweyne DESERT LOCUST FORECAST, MAR-JUN 2020 • An increasing number of immature swarms are likely to form in the parts of the country, some of which could move further southwards while others are likely to remain in areas that are favorable and mature. • Another generation of breeding is expected to occur on the northwest plateau, giving rise to further hopper bands • It is expected that the millions of eggs are currently in the soil and will hatch in the coming Gu season and will continue for breeding of another season thereby causing massive damage to vegetation and crops. • Since it was not managed at the place of origin or breeding ground, it is expected that the damage or loss of the new generation will be higher than the previous season Action Plan (Feb-Jul 2020) for DL Control Impact assessments, and 1 Continuous surveillance 2 Ground and air control 3 Environment, Health and Safety Update Update Update • Surveillance ongoing in • Control operations ongoing in Somaliland and • Estimates of likely impact on Gu Somaliland, Puntland and Puntland season production and food Galmudug security outcomes estimated by • 15,000 ha treated by ground teams FSNAU/FEWS NET • Preparations ongoing to collect • Preparations ongoing to scale up control Desert locust ground operations in all areas information in collaboration • Preparations ongoing to collect • Additional vehicle mounted sprayers (6) with FSC partners Desert locust ground information delivered on 4 March to Garowe, Hargeisa and Dhusamareb. in collaboration with FSC partners • Additional 3,800kg bio pesticide on the way. • Additional sprayers from ready to be air lifted. • Action plan needs to be revised and updated to cover the period through December 2020 Protect lives and livelihoods (Feb-Jul 2020) 1 Risk reduction farming package 2 Supplementary feed 3 Cash assistance Farming - agropastoral areas at risk of desert Pastoral – agropastoral areas at risk of 15 000 rural food-insecure households locusts (northwest, south-central) desert locusts (north and central) impacted by desert locust 24 000 households at risk, already in IPC2-4 Protecting 300 000 livestock Urgent referrals from ongoing 2 packages to support production and reduce belonging to 15 000 households livelihood programme losses: 3 600 tonnes of range cubes, containing 3 monthly cash transfers (extension) 1) Gu planting package: seeds, tools, services protein, vitamins and minerals and training ahead of Gu 100% Food Minimum Expenditure 2) Gu replanting seed package: released within 20 kg per household (6 bags), Basket (MEB) 2-7 days of locust damage related training and sensitization Transferred through mobile money Bulk-SMS communication with farmers Core livestock fed for 60 days operators or money vendors Production of maize/sorghum, cowpea and vegetables GAPS • Very few skilled manpower for survey and lack of control operation team for DL • Insufficient equipment for conducting surveys • Lack of Desert Locust Information Officers • Lack of the necessary equipment for DL control • Rehabilitation/construction of DL bases of the Country • Capacity Building for the current very few staff of DL • Lack of National Emergency fund for DL RECOMMENDATIONS • Early preparation for the control of the newly expected breeding of DL in Gu seaons through collaboration with FMoAI and Member States • Accelarating of re-establishent and functionalising of the NLU of the country • Cooperation with international partners • Allocating National Emergency fund for DL • Raising of the community awareness toward DL THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION Desert Locust Ground Information Gathering A Briefing for FSL Cluster Partners, Mogadishu, 9th March 2020 Background . The Government of Somalia declared a national emergency on 2 February 2020 due to the Desert Locust (DL) upsurge. Various efforts are under way to support the government - led response to the DL upsurge in Somalia. Government surveillance system in place with DL units established in Somaliland, Puntland and Galmudug doing periodic surveys. The upsurge requires a ground information gathering that will inform various stakeholders on day-to-day level of infestation. A coordinated and harmonized DL ground information gathering will involve all willing stakeholders with presence in the field. The information will complement the government DL surveillance system. Objective • The main objective of this exercise is to have an up to-date information of the DL upsurge in areas at high risk of invasion • The system can contribute - To prioritize and direct surveillance missions and control efforts, - Identify areas for further DL impact assessments, - Assist in planning livelihood protection and responses interventions How does it work? • A simple form in the Open Data Kit (ODK) will be used • The form is available in English and Somali. • The form can be opened in any tablet or phone, and will save any submitted data even if off line. • Users will be required to sync their data (eg. Connect to the internet) once a week. • The partner staff will collect the data up on sighting of the DL and sync the data once a week (every Wednesday). • A detailed guide with different stage of locust will be shared with registered partners Desert Locust information Form 1. Date - Select the date of the locust survey or control 2. Location - Type the name of your location 3. Location GPS- Tap on the map or enter GPS decimal coordinates 4. Latitude (x.y °) 5. Longitude (x.y °) 6. Altitude (m) 7. Accuracy (m) 8. Locust type - If Desert Locust are present, select the type(s) i. Hatching ii. Hopper iii. Hopper group iv.

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