A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF FAO’S EFFECTIVENESS IN IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO COMBAT DESERT LOCUST INFESTATIONS AND ALLEVIATE HUNGER

AUTHOR – SWATI.V, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES – VELS UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – SWATI.V, A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF FAO’S EFFECTIVENESS IN IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO COMBAT DESERT LOCUST INFESTATIONS AND ALLEVIATE HUNGER, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (2) OF 2024, PG. 1377-1391, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

ABSTRACT

The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is dedicated to combating hunger and improving nutrition worldwide. One of its key functions is addressing the issue of locust monitoring and control. Through various committees and teams focused on pest management, the FAO provides training and support to nations vulnerable to locust infestations. This paper examines the effectiveness of FAO’s efforts in controlling locust pests, highlighting the need for increased national and international cooperation, technological advancements, and improved surveying methods. It also underscores the impact of climate change on locust outbreaks and proposes solutions to address these challenges.

Keywords:  Food and Agricultural Organization, locust infestation, technological advancements, improved surveying methods, climate change.