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<p>We are deeply concerned about the devastating locust outbreak in East Africa. It
is destroying crops, livelihoods and essential food supplies.</p><p>UK aid is helping
to tackle this outbreak though the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). The
CERF has released £7.5 million to the UN Food and Agriculture Office (FAO) Locust
Appeal. Our support is having an immediate impact, with UK aid backed funding, the
FAO is spraying pesticides on the ground and by air to prevent further damage to crops
and protect livelihoods.</p><p>DFID’s existing humanitarian and development programming
in the region is working to address current food insecurity and poverty challenges
and is ready to flex to respond to this crisis. We continue to monitor the situation
closely and stand ready to help further.</p><p>As rising temperatures due to climate
change make such events across Africa more likely, we are also helping communities
adapt longer term to climate shocks.</p>
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