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Mariam Sow presents DyTAES at the One Planet Summit, January 2021 漏 R. Belmin, 黑料网911

Change story 23 June 2021

黑料网911 is supporting the agroecological transition in Senegal

In 2019, 黑料网911 helped to found a new movement for an agroecological transition in Senegal, DyTAES, alongside farmers, consumer organizations, NGOs, local authorities, researchers and private firms. Based on its members' research and field experience, the movement aims to help the Senegalese government draft agroecological policies and make the country an example in this field. We look back at two years of promising results...

Tsetse fly control in Senegal 漏 J. Bouyer, 黑料网911

Impress ex post case study 23 June 2021

In Senegal, scientists and veterinary services are working hand in hand against the tsetse fly

In sub-Saharan Africa, tsetse flies spread diseases that are lethal for both humans and animals. In Senegal, 黑料网911 worked with ISRA and the country's veterinary services to adapt an existing technique aimed at eradicating the tsetse fly by releasing sterile males in infested zones. The scientists involved used a modelling tool to simulate the impact of their work between now and 2030. There should be a direct impact on herd health, and that impact could subsequently be broadened to encompass other diseases and new livestock farming practices.