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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>The UK has contributed
£7 million to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation’s Regional Emergency Appeal
for the spraying of pesticides on the ground and by air to control the locust outbreak.
In addition, DFID’s existing humanitarian and development programmes in the region
are working to address food insecurity and poverty challenges by flexing to respond
to this crisis. 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><p>Our
support is having an immediate impact, and we continue to monitor the situation closely
and stand ready to help further.</p>
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