2014 CLCPRO/CRC/SWAC Desert Locust Information Officer workshop

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Workshop programmeCLCPRO/CRC/SWAC inter-regional workshopfor national locust information officers on eLocust3 & RAMSESv4Agadir, Morocco (19-23 May 2014)

REPORTING, DATA & BULLETINSProblems and improvements

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always send DL Bulletins in PDF format (not MS Word)

From: Ali BabaliTo: Cressman, Keith (AGPM)Cc: Mehdi Ghaemian; ECLOSubject: Re: Iran"s DL Report No. 123Date: Saturday, April 05, 2014 10:17:16 AM

Dear Keith and ECLO,

Thanks for your email, we are surving DL in Jask, Mehdi visited DLsituation last week (31 March) and he realized that the Desert Locustswere transient in 20 ha, Desert Locusts were adult and thay werecoupling and laying. DL color were brown and yellow.I am going to Jask for seeing situation tomorrow, after that, I'llsend to you all of information.It was raning in Jask during last week (more than 100 mm). we estimatthat hatching will happend in second half of April. we are going toprepare equipment for control of DL in hopper stage (if it isnecessary we will control hoppers).

Best Regards,Ali

On 3/31/14, ECLO <[email protected]> wrote:> Dear Mahmoud,> Thanks for the latest report. However, you should mention that adults were> copulating in your summary. In the forecast, you should indicate the> estimated date of hatching. Babali was trained in DLIS how to do this. For> the future, whenever adults are seen copulating or laying, or if there are> hoppers, laying/hatching/fledging dates should be estimated using the FAO DL> Egg & Hopper Development model that Babali has.> Best regards,> Keith>> From: Mahmoud Chalaki [mailto:[email protected]]> Sent: 29 March 2014 07:09> To: ECLO; Cressman, Keith (AGPM); M. Azam Khan; [email protected]> Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; Rasti, Ravash (FAOIR);> [email protected]; [email protected]; nassor alharthy; Mehdi> Ghaemian; [email protected]> Subject: Iran's DL Report No. 123>> Dear all,> Please find attached Iran's DL Report No. 123 for the 11 - 20 March 2014 and> RAMSES spreadsheet file.>> Regards,> M.Chalaki> Head of Locust and Rodent Control Group> PPO>

what was the exact date & extent of rainfall?

Food Security

Locusts

LocustsThe Desert Locust (Schistocerca gregaria) is aninsect whose distribution area extends fromWest Africa to India.

During invasion periods, adults form swarmsthat can fly or be carried by wind over greatdistances. These swarms can wipe out cropslocated hundreds of kilometers from theirplaces of origin and create starvation conditionsin regions that are already financiallychallenged. The Desert Locust InformationService (DLIS) from the UN Food andAgriculture Organization (FAO) collaborateswith the National Locust Units to collate,summarize and analyze field data (e.g.,vegetation, rainfall, locust and controlinformation) in order to assess the currentsituation and forecast the scale, timing andlocation of locust breeding and migration (moreinformation). The warnings, assessments andforecasts produced by DLIS are used byaffected countries to plan survey and controloperations and by the international donorcommunity to target assistance, especiallyduring emergencies.

In collaboration with DLIS, IRI is developingproducts to estimate ecological conditions andrainfall events in the Desert Locust recessionarea. The maps and analysis products belowillustrate recent climate conditions, such asrainfall and vegetation, which provide idealbreeding conditions for the locusts. Additionalinformation may be included in the future andwe welcome the opportunity to work with otherson the further development of these products.

Rainfall Analysis ToolA rainfall monitoring product based on daily rainfall estimates from the Climate PredictionCenter.

Monthly Rainfall EstimatesAccumulated rainfall during the most recent month based on estimates from the ClimatePrediction Center Morphing technique.

Dekadal Rainfall EstimatesAccumulated rainfall during the most recent dekad based on estimates from the ClimatePrediction Center Morphing technique.

Greenness EstimatesA critical factor in Locust control is areas which haverecently transitioned from desert to vegetation. Greennessis the number of dekads (approximately ten days) passedsince vegetation onset. Thus greenness is a measure whichhighlights this critical transition.

MODIS Analysis ToolThe images on this page are derived from The Moderate Resolution ImagingSpectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor at 250m spatial resolution provided every 16 days.This interface facilitates access to estimates of vegetation from MODIS images providedby the United States Geological Survey. Images are available for West Africa, East Africa,and Southwest Asia.

NASA WorldviewSatellite Imagery for Vegetation, Dust Storms, Fires, Drought, Smoke Plumes, Ash Plumes, AirQuality, Severe Storms, and Floods

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Maproom

Food Security

http://iridl.ldeo.columbia.edu/maproom/Food_Security/Locusts/

http://iridl.ldeo.columbia.edu/maproom/Food_Security/Locusts/

From: Ali BabaliTo: Cressman, Keith (AGPM)Cc: Mehdi Ghaemian; ECLOSubject: Re: Iran"s DL Report No. 123Date: Saturday, April 05, 2014 10:17:16 AM

Dear Keith and ECLO,

Thanks for your email, we are surving DL in Jask, Mehdi visited DLsituation last week (31 March) and he realized that the Desert Locustswere transient in 20 ha, Desert Locusts were adult and thay werecoupling and laying. DL color were brown and yellow.I am going to Jask for seeing situation tomorrow, after that, I'llsend to you all of information.It was raning in Jask during last week (more than 100 mm). we estimatthat hatching will happend in second half of April. we are going toprepare equipment for control of DL in hopper stage (if it isnecessary we will control hoppers).

Best Regards,Ali

On 3/31/14, ECLO <[email protected]> wrote:> Dear Mahmoud,> Thanks for the latest report. However, you should mention that adults were> copulating in your summary. In the forecast, you should indicate the> estimated date of hatching. Babali was trained in DLIS how to do this. For> the future, whenever adults are seen copulating or laying, or if there are> hoppers, laying/hatching/fledging dates should be estimated using the FAO DL> Egg & Hopper Development model that Babali has.> Best regards,> Keith>> From: Mahmoud Chalaki [mailto:[email protected]]> Sent: 29 March 2014 07:09> To: ECLO; Cressman, Keith (AGPM); M. Azam Khan; [email protected]> Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; Rasti, Ravash (FAOIR);> [email protected]; [email protected]; nassor alharthy; Mehdi> Ghaemian; [email protected]> Subject: Iran's DL Report No. 123>> Dear all,> Please find attached Iran's DL Report No. 123 for the 11 - 20 March 2014 and> RAMSES spreadsheet file.>> Regards,> M.Chalaki> Head of Locust and Rodent Control Group> PPO>

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TIPS TO BETTER REPORTING

1. Do not send duplicate data

2. Always send a summary with the data

3. Do not include data tables in bulletins

4. Control totals should match both RAMSES data and bulletin text

5. Bulletin text should reflect the field data (accurate, complete)

6. Write the correct date on the bulletin and in the email

7. Distribute PDF instead of MS Word

8. Use BCC for long email distribution lists

9. Send data and reports within 5 days of survey end

10. Send a report at least once per month, every month

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HOW TO MANAGE INFOduring periods of increased locust activity?

always have at least 2 Locust Information Officers

all survey & control teams use eLocust

use RAMSES to manage field data

send RAMSES data & brief summary to DLIS every 3-4 days

keep accurate control records

eLocust3

eLocust3 development

JUN 2012 DEC JUN 2013

APR 2014

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JUL

software

hardwarepreparation

deploy

training

• upgrade options • funding • hardware/software options • selection

• tablet testing • tender & procurement

• data • programming • field testing (8 mos) • 11 versions

• configuration • distribution

• Agadir • national

JUN 2012 - JULY 2014

5 months 6.5 months

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3 months

3.5 months

Novacom Geoflexhttp://geoflex.novacom-services.com/flex-gen/NovacomGeneric.html

zoom in/out

data results display pages

show/hide data

Quit

map layers

zoom/pan

query data by date

click to see photo

distance

Training

1. on 1st day, ask trainees “what are your expectations, what do you want to get out of (learn) from this course?”

2. explain participatory approach

3. pre / post evaluation

4. start each morning with a review

5. stay focused on topic — do not get sidetracked (“let’s leave that for now and come back to it later”)

6. at end of day, spend a few minutes to recall what was presented

7. say the programme for tomorrow

8. tell trainees they have done very well and thank them

Organization

• Presentations

• Demonstrations

• Question & Answer

• Individual work

• Group work

• Field exercises

Participatory training techniques

1. Stand up — be visible 2. Go slow, talk clearly 3. Use body language 4. Look at everyone — walk around 5. Ask question to 1 trainee, then ask others if they agree or want to add

something more 6. If somebody is dozing, tell a joke, start asking questions (but not to

him 1st), or go stand next to him 7. Watch posture of the trainees to understand their feelings:

folded arms = defensive, uncomfortable 8. Demonstrate slowly — do not lose your audience 9. After explaining a concept, ask everyone if they are OK 10. Mix training techniques 11. Breaks & pauses — to rest & absorb new information

Style & Delivery

• white board

• presentations

• videos

Visual aids mix combinations to maintain attention

RAMSESv4

RAMSESv4 developmentJAN 2012 — end 2014?

JAN 2012

prep

• technical meeting (Rome) • software options • select GIS & database • contracts

• pre-release • Sudan testing

JAN 2013

JAN 2014

JAN 2015

software

• pre-release • Libya testing

• beta-release • DLIO workshops

(Cairo, Niamey)• eLocust3

contract gaps delay funds ???

• system design • raster & vector layers • data query & display • languages

• Rv3 harmonize • Rv4 database… • eLocust3Importer… • manual data… • validation…

CLCPRO/CRC/SWAC?

HDD update• data

• raster_data (2013)

• docs (latest versions) • English • French

• eLocust3 • Screenshots • Tips • Training_docs • Videos

• PC_software • Sophos

must be connected to PC for RAMSESv4

PRE/POST EVALUATIONSMeasuring trainee progress

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11. The antenna is used for GPS coordinates and for transmitting data 20. eLocust3 is available in English and French 30. The tablet has one camera 34. It usually takes about 5 minutes to send a complete report with all data 35. It is possible to change the batteries in the tablet 37. Disconnecting the antenna during transmission will cause data to be lost 39. All pages must be completed before eLocust3 allows you to save and send the report 44. You should turn off the tablet after the data has been entered, saved and sent 45. It is possible to type in Arabic in eLocust3 49. Many tablets can use the same antenna

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2014 CLCPRO/CRC/SWAC Desert Locust Information Officer workshop