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The Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust in the Central Region
2nd Regional Workshop on the Implementation
of Environmental & Health Standards
in Desert Locust Control Operations
in the Central Region
(EHS‐CR)
20‐25 September 2014
Hurghada, Egypt
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Group photo for the workshop participants
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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Workshop objectives ...................................................................................................................... 4
Workshop activities ......................................................................................................................... 5
Opening session .............................................................................................................................. 5
Opening speech by the CRC Secretary ............................................................................................ 5
Opening speech by Mr. Sid’Ahmed ................................................................................................. 5
Drafting Committee ........................................................................................................................ 6
Country presentations ..................................................................................................................... 6
Workshop programme .................................................................................................................... 6
Recommendations .......................................................................................................................... 7
Acknowledgment ............................................................................................................................ 8
Annex 1. workshop programme ..................................................................................................... 9
Annex 2. Participants list ............................................................................................................... 11
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Introduction
The 2nd Regional workshop on the Implementation of Environmental and Health Standards (EHS) in the Desert Locust Operations in the Central Region has been held in Hurghada, Egypt, from 20‐25 September 2014.
The Secretariat of the Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust in the Central Region (CRC) invited the Directors of the Locust Control Units and EHS officers from the seven frontline countries of CRC to attend this Workshop of frontline countries in the Central Region (Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Yemen). Six Heads of Locust Control Units and eight EHS officers attended the workshop.
The Secretariat of CRC conducted and organized the workshop; including all travel arrangements, accommodation, meeting hall reservations, preparation of field exercises and all documents and related materials. The workshop was held at the Hurghada Marriott Resort Hotel. The General Department of Locust Affairs and Agro‐Aviation, MoA, Egypt, provided the necessary transportation for participants, the required tools and materials for field exercises.
The workshop is considered as a continuation of the plan developed by CRC, to implement the EHS program in the CR, where the first workshop was held in Cairo, Egypt during 21 to 24 May 2012, focusing on the definitions and the importance of the EHS programme, adopting and approving the EHS programme within the environmental national plans.
In the framework of the cooperation between the Desert Locust Commissions, and due to that EHS‐CR is considered to be in the first phase, CRC requested technical support from the Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust in the Western Region (CLCPRO) that started the same program a few years ago. Mr. Sid’Ahmed Ould Mahmoud (Head of Environment Monitoring and Research Section in LCU in Mauritania and FAO EHS Consultant) was recruited by the Commission to train the participants on the mechanism of implementing the EHS requirements. Additionally, training the participants in this workshop on applied aspects and the technical implementation of the program.
The workshop objectives are:
1. Follow up of implementation of the first workshop’s recommendations, 2. Identifying the obstacles that faced the implementation of EHS programme, 3. Identify the responsibilities of EHS officers as the programme required consists of
various duties to be carried out by multiple officials and needs full understanding and support from the Heads of Locust Control Units.
4. Train of trainers on the technical implementation of EHS requirements,
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5. Prepare an action plan to implement the EHS requirements in the CR countries, to apply the requirements that Desert locust control campaign should meet, with the aim to minimize side effects of insecticides on the environment and human health.
Workshop activities:
The workshop activities were divided into two parts:
First: Academic, managing the participatory method with the participants. This part focused on:
1.1. Understanding EHS requirements, in order to apply it in an orderly and easy manner. The participants were involved in brainstorming discussions to conclude the executive steps to implement each requirement.
1.2. Identifying the risks of exposure to insecticides on human and environment, the biological indicators of each ecosystem and the Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) of environmental monitoring, covered by Mr. Sid’Ahmed.
Second: Field exercises demonstrations on Desert Locust habitat at Wadi Alradh, 25 km away from the workshop venue.
Opening session
Opening speech by CRC Secretary
The Executive Secretary of CRC welcomed the participants; Directors of Desert Locust Units and EHS officers emphasizing on their role for supporting the national Environmental and Health Standard (EHS) to establish and implement the EHS requirements in their respective countries. In addition, he welcomed Mr. Sid Ahmed Ould Mahmoud (Head of Environment and Research Section in Desert Locust Center in Mauritania). (Participants list, Appendix 1)
Opening speech by Mr. Sid’Ahmed
Mr. Sid’Ahmed gave a good background to the participants on the status of the EHS programme in the Western Region Commission (CLCPRO). The First sign came after the use of huge amounts of pesticides (12 million liters) in 2003‐2005 Desert Locust invasions in the western region, which required FAO to form a professional committee to find out and investigate the side effects of pesticides on the environment and health in the concerned countries. The World Bank set a prerequisite of producing an environmental and health assessment document to release funds to rehabilitate the food security in Desert Locust prone countries. In line with this, during 2013 and 2014, more than 350,000 liters of chemical pesticides were used in the Central Region countries to control the Desert Locust invasion. Hence, it was necessary to establish and implement the EHS programme in the central region, particularly in front line countries.
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Drafting Committee
The drafting committee consisted of participants from Oman, Eritrea, Ethiopia for the English draft and from Egypt, Yemen and Sudan for the Arabic version.
Country presentations:
The national EHS officers presented their national environmental and health procedure that have been implemented so far including the following:
1. Desert Locust unit hierarchy,
2‐ Types of DL Sprayer equipment,
3‐ Types of pesticides,
4‐ Spray methods and most frequently used (vehicle or aircraft?)
5‐ Environment and health status in DL control.
6‐ Pesticides stores and their specifications.
7‐ Recorded Incidents.
Workshop program (Appendix 2)
The workshop programme provided the following:
1. EHS requirements.
2. Discussion on EHS Implementation manual, where items have been added or modified.
3. Training on First Aid procedures, particularly pesticides poisoning and injuries that may occur during locust campaigns (e.g. cuts, injuries, burns, breakings, biting… etc).
4. Introduction of good spraying practices relating to EHS requirements. Use of pesticides protection equipment (PPE) and pesticides handling procedures.
5. Training on measuring the level of Acetylcholinesterase Enzyme in the blood by using the AChE Test‐mate.
6. Field exercises (Appendix 3):
Field exercises were carried out on Desert Locust habitat at Wadi Alradh, 25 km away from the workshop venue. Participants were trained to indicate the right decision and take appropriate control method for the use of pesticides, according to the sensitivity of the targeted area. Moreover, participants were trained on how to use the different types of forms allocated for environmental monitoring (SOPs), as well as sampling techniques (water, soil, plant… etc.).
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7. Training on Quick Assessment of environmental procedures;
− Applied standard operational procedures (SOPs).
− Training on the use of different monitoring forms for non‐target organisms in cultivated areas and non‐target organisms in non‐cultivated areas.
− Assessment forms for bees, terrestrial and vertebrates.
− Assessment forms for running water, ponds and wells.
− Training on sampling techniques (water, soil and plants)
− Control operation campaign and identifying good spraying practices.
Recommendations
All participants agreed on the following recommendations:
1. Front line member countries should organize and conduct workshops to raise awareness among their staff and concerned parties for the importance of EHS in the field of Desert Locust control.
2. Add EHS requirements to the national and sub‐regional training courses on Desert Locust survey and control operations.
3. Necessary action should be taken by national authorities to stop the use of Dust formulation in Desert Locust control operations, in order to protect human health and environment safety.
4. Necessary action should be taken by national authorities to reduce the use of emulsified concentrate (EC) formulations in Desert Locust control operations, and only to be an alternative in case of unavailability of other options.
5. Necessary action should be taken by national authorities to encourage the use of ULV techniques in Desert Locust control operations.
6. All EHS implementation procedures in Desert Locust operations should be documented in order to be evaluated by the concerned officer.
7. Ensure the efficacy of pesticides stock by regular analysis.
8. Implement pesticide stock management system (PSMS) developed by FAO, to manage pesticides stocks and mitigate the accumulation of the absolute pesticides in the central region member countries.
9. DLUs should communicate and cooperate with relevant authorities in their respective countries to implement the EHS requirements such as (Ministry of Health, Ministry of Environment, Biodiversity.. etc.).
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10. DLUs should cooperate with national authorities to obtain maps and place of sensitive and restricted areas to be inserted on RAMSES database.
11. Participants who attended this Workshop are requested to submit a report to their direct supervisor upon their return, with a copy to the Secretariat of the Commission.
Acknowledgment
The Secretariat of the Commission expresses sincere gratitude to Mr. Sid’Ahmed Ould Mohamed for his excellent preparation in the workshop. Also, thanks are due to CLCPRO for their cooperation in Desert Locust activities.
The Commission also thanks all participants for their active participation in the workshop. In addition to the appreciation to the General Department for Locust Affairs and Agro‐Aviation, Ministry of Agriculture, Egypt for their continued support and cooperation.
Annex 1. Participants list
Country/
Organization
Name Address Contacts (Tel., Fax, E‐mail)
Egypt Mr. Ragab Mahmoud Bakri Director General of Gen. Dept. for Locust Affairs and
Gen. Dept. for Locust Affairs and Agro‐aviation
Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation
Egypt.
Tel: 00202 37488974 /3 7612183
Mobile: 002 012 2355 8924
Fax: 00202 37493184
E‐mail: [email protected]
Mr. Tamer Abdel Hameed Abou Kandeel
Agriculture Engineer
Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation
Aareesh
Egypt
Mobile: 0020 122 6262 402/ 01003795774
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Emad Kameel Abdel Sayed
Agriculture Engineer
Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation
Locust Department
Matrouh Locust Unit.
Tel /Fax.: 0020 0464934897
Mobile: 0020 122 313 6119
Email: [email protected]
Ethiopia Ms. Hiwot Lemma
Senior Entomology Expert
And Acting Director of Plant Protection
Ministry of Agriculture
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Tel.: 00251 111 6461147
Fax: 00251 1 416 46 2311
00251 1 116 46 2311
Mobile: 00251 911059130
E‐mail: [email protected]
Mr. Solomon Mirete
Junior Entomologist
Ministry of Agriculture
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Tel.: 00251 111 6461147
Fax: 00251 1 416 46 2311
Mobile: 00251 9211445 14
E‐mail: [email protected]
Eritrea Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed Osman Afendi
Head of Desert Locust Control Unit
Ministry of Agriculture
Eritrea
P.O. box 1048
Tel.: 00291 1 189572
Mobile: 00291 7130810
Mr. Tedros Sium
Senior Desert Locust Information Officer
Ministry of Agriculture,
Asmara
Eritrea
Tel.: 002911189572
Fax: 002911181274
Mobile: 00291‐7157477
E‐mail: [email protected]
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Oman Mr. Nasser Seif Aziz Al Harthy
Head of Locust Control Center
Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries
P.O. Box 599
Postal code 111
Muscat ‐Sultanate of Oman
Tel.: 00968 24 540648
Fax: 00968 24 540720
Mobile: 00968 99417300
E‐mail: [email protected]
Mr. Khalid Said al Harrasi
Locust Survey and Control Technician
Ministry of Agriculture
P.O. Box 599
Postal code 111
Muscat ‐Sultanate of Oman
Tel.: 00968 24540648
Fax: 00968 24 540720
Mobile: 00968 99327671
E‐mail: [email protected]
Saudi Arabia Mr. Mohamed bin Hussein Al Shamrani
Director General of the National Centre for Locust Control and Research
National Center for Locust Control & Research
Ministry of Agriculture
Jeddah, kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
P.O. Box 4174 Jeddah 21491
Tel: (00966)2 6210096
Fax: (00966)2 6204085
Mobile: (00966) 556762377
E‐mail: [email protected]
Mr. Yahya Ali Khawagi
Manger of the Locust Control & Research Section
Ministry of Agriculture
P.O. Box 3475
Jeddah 23525
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel.: 00966 2 620 3000
Fax: 00966 2 620 4085
Mobile: 00966 542124060
E‐mail: [email protected]
Sudan Mr. Mahgoub Mousa Mohammed Boshara
Head of the Desert Locust Unit in the Red Sea
Plant Protection Directorate
P.O. Box 14 ‐ Khartoum North
Sudan
Tel: 00249 185337437
Fax : 00249 185337495
Mobile: 00249 122523772
E‐mail: [email protected]
Yemen Mr. Adel Ibrahim Al‐Shaibani
Director
Desert Locust Monitoring and Control Centre
General Directorate of Plant Protection
P.O. Box 26 ‐ Sana’a
Republic of Yemen
Tel.: 00967 1 234500
Fax: 00967 1 250980
Mobile : 00967 712 662709
00967 777 892931
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Ameen Mohammed Al Zurqa
Information Officer
Desert Locust Monitoring and Controlling Centre (DLMCC)
P.O. Box 26 ‐ Sana’a
Republic of Yemen
Tel.: 00967 1 234500
Mobile : 00962 777377427
Email: [email protected]
Annex 2. Workshop program Day/Date Time Topic Presenter Activity
Sat.
20.9.2014
09:00 – 10:00 Opening ceremony, Registration, Instructions, working groups perpetration and selection of drafting committee
All Opening Ceremony
10:00 – 10:30 Highlight on the 1st EHS workshop Mamoon Classroom
10:30 – 11:30 Reports on monitoring of EHS progress in the CR countries and National Environmental Management Plans
Countries’ representatives Classroom
11:30 – 01:00 Monitoring of environmental measure taken during Desert Locust Control campaign (constraints / relevance, feasibility and solution)
Essam/ Sid Ahmed Classroom
01:00 – 02:00 Break (Lunch, Prayer)
02:00 – 03:30 An Introduction on EHS Implementation Sid Ahmed Classroom
03:30 – 04:00 Brake
04:00 – 05:00 Contents of the EHS Sid Ahmed/Essam Classroom
Sun.
21.9.2014
08:00 – 10:00 Working groups ( discussions on EHS Requirements (Implementation and Monitoring), part 1
All/Participants Classroom
10:00 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 12:30 Continued, Working groups , discussions on EHS requirements (Implementation and Monitoring), part 1
All/Participants Classroom
12:30 – 01:30 Break (Lunch, Prayer)
01:30 – 03:00 Presentation of conclusions of the working groups to the plenary All/Participants Classroom
03:00 – 03:30 Break
03:30 – 05:00 Results of Discussions of working groups Sid Ahmed/ Essam Classroom
Mon.
22.9.2014
08:00 – 10:00 First Aid Principles First aid Doctor Classroom/ Practical
10:00 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 12:30 Continued , First Aid Principles First aid Doctor Classroom/ Practical
12:30 – 01:30 Break (Lunch, Prayer)
01:30 – 03:00 Introduction of AchE Test‐mate kit, Uses, analysis of results. Sid Ahmed / Essam Classroom
03:00 – 03:30 Break
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03:30 – 05:00 Quick Assessment form, and how to be use Sid Ahmed Classroom
Tues.
23.9.2014
08:00 – 10:00 Working groups ( discussions on EHS Requirements (Implementation and Monitoring), part 2
All/Participants Classroom
10:00 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 12:30 continued ,Working groups , discussions on EHS requirements (Implementation and Monitoring), part 2
All/Participants Classroom
12:30 – 01:30 Break (Lunch, Prayer)
01:30 – 03:00 Presentation of conclusions of the working groups to the plenary All/Participants Classroom
03:00 – 03:30 Break
03:30 – 05:00 Introduction on SOP, its applications (general overview) Sid Ahmed Classroom
Wed.
24.9.2014
07:00 – 12:30 Field simulation on applying the EHS requirements ALL Classroom
12:30 – 01:30 Break (Lunch, Prayer)
01:30 – 03:00 Analysis of field simulation results Sid Ahmed Classroom
Thurs.
25.9.2014
07:00 – 12:30 Field Applications on applying SOP Sampling (water, soil, Plants) ALL Field Application
12:30 – 01:30 Break (Lunch, Prayer)
01:00 – 03:00 Analysis of the results of Field SOP Applications Sid Ahmed /Essam Classroom
03:00 – 03:30 Break
03:30 – 04:30 Final Report of Drafting Committee ALL Classroom
04:30 – 05:00 Closing Ceremony ALL Classroom
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Annex 3. Hall and field activities
AChE Test‐mate demonstrationDemonstration on collecting samples
Field exercise and preparation for control