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On 29-30 August 2023, the AFSIS Secretariat held the Regional Workshop on the Strengthening ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) Function for Emergency (SAFER) at Novotel Sukhumvit 20 hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
The workshop was honored by the following distinguished representatives which were Mr. Vinit Atisook, Deputy Secretary General of OAE from the MOAC of Thailand delivered the opening remarks and opened the event, Mr. Hosaka Masahiro, Deputy Director of the Statistics Planning Division, Statistics Department from MAFF, Japan delivered his remarks, Dr. Sumanya Ngandee, AFSIS Manager delivered the welcome remarks and participated in the discussion during the workshop.
24 participants from ASEAN Plus Three Countries which were Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan attended the workshop physically. While participants from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, and the observers from relevant organizations from Indonesia and Philippines attended virtually.
On the first day, the workshop was directed by Mr. Miyake Yasuhiro, a Japanese Expert of the SAFER project, with the main objective of discussing and selecting additional commodity that will be added to the AFSIS database, Agricultural Commodity Outlook (ACO), and Early Warning Information (EWI) reports, including the definition and methodology to collect the data.
On the second day, an international consultant, Mr. Kimura Shoji who is in charge of monitoring crop growing condition activity in SAFER project, lectured on how to monitor the growing conditions by satellite agrometeorological data (JASMAI) for the Rice Growing Outlook (RGO) report to all participants, especially 2 new ASEAN Member Countries (Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia) that will join in the AFSIS’ RGO activity. Tentatively, details in the RGO report on October 2023 will consist of the rice situation from 9 countries in ASEAN, except Singapore.
The workshop successfully ended with great collaboration from all participants and appreciation toward the AFSIS Secretariat for organizing the Regional Workshop to strengthen food security information in the ASEAN region.
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In late November and early December 2024, Malaysia and southern Thailand experienced severe flooding and heavy rainfall, which caused widespread damage, including landslides and agricultural devastation. In Malaysia, 25 districts across seven states were severely impacted, with households evacuated and extensive flooding reported. Similarly, southern Thailand experienced heavy rains and flash flooding, particularly in provinces affecting over 136,000 households. The floods severely damaged agricultural sectors, with significant losses in paddy rice and other crops, amounting to millions of dollars in damages in both countries. In response, both nations initiated emergency measures, including providing aid and conducting damage assessments. Malaysia focused on intensive assistance to affected households, while Thailand mobilized a range of relief efforts, including specialized equipment and emergency vehicles, to support flood-stricken regions. The agricultural losses in both countries highlight the critical need for improved disaster preparedness and more resilient agricultural systems.
The tropical cyclones that impacted the Philippines in November 2024, including Yinxing, Oraji, Usagi, and Man-Yi, have caused widespread devastation across several provinces, resulting in heavy rainfall, severe winds, flooding, and significant agricultural damage. These storms have left communities grappling with extensive losses, including damaged crops, disrupted livelihoods, and displacement. Despite the severe impacts, the government of the Philippines, along with international aid from neighboring countries and global partners, has mobilized resources for relief and recovery. The ongoing efforts to assist those affected highlight the resilience of the Filipino people and the importance of continued preparedness in the face of natural disasters.
On 26-27 November 2024, Dr. Sumanya Ngandee, the AFSIS Manager, participated in the 30th session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-30), held in Perth, Australia. This event was co-organized by the Australian Space Agency (ASA), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The forum's focus was to bring together stakeholders from various space agencies in the Asia-Pacific region to address pressing regional issues through space-based solutions.
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 22:57 WITA, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, one of Indonesia’s 120 active volcanoes, erupted on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province, The eruption, lasting 24 minutes (1,450 seconds), was recorded with a massive amplitude of 47.3 mm. According to Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency, a strong eruption sent ash up to 2,000 meters (6,500 feet), affecting over 10,000 people. Smaller eruptions followed on November 5-6. In response, the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) raised the volcano’s alert status to “Awas” (Level IV), indicating a high danger level.
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