On 25 January 2024, AFSIS Secretariat held the 1st Special Directors General Meeting of ASEAN+3 for the AFSIS New Framework via Online Conference in Bangkok Thailand, with the cooperation from the representatives of ASEAN+3 to share their opinions and guidance on the proceeds for preparing for AFSIS New Framework
The meeting was chaired by Mr. Vini Atisook Deputy Secretary General, Office of Agricultural Economics, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Thailand delivered the welcome remarks and opened the event, Ms.Liu Xiangzhou, Deputy Director of Asia and Africa Division Department of International Cooperation Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, People’s Republic of China, Mr.Hideya Yamada, Director General Statistics Planning Division, Statistics Department from MAFF, Japan, and Mr. Jeing Yong-oh, Director of International Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Republic of Korea delivered the opening remarks.
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The distinguished delegates of ASEAN Plus three attended the meeting with a total of 28 delegates, which were Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, People’s Republic of China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and AFSIS Secretariat.
This meeting aims to present the results of the SSOM-44th and the 23rd AMAF+3 and gather opinions and perspectives among ASEAN +3 on the AFSIS New Framework for establishing AFSIS to be a sustainable organization.
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The meeting provided valuable results. AFSIS Secretariat will bring the matters gathered from the meeting to discuss in further detail in the 22nd AFSIS Focal Point Meeting which will be held in June 2024 in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
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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.
On November 12, 2024, Dr. Sumanya Nagdee, AFSIS Manager, participated in the Completion and Handover Ceremony for the project "Establishing Real-Time ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) and Development of Human Resources 3rd Phase – Pilot Project on Strategic Crop Forecasting System for Food Security in Indonesia." The event, which took place in Jakarta, Indonesia, was supported by the Government of the Republic of Korea and This meeting was chaired by Ms. Intan Rahayu, Director of the Center of Agricultural Data and System Information (CADIS) under Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture, and Mr. An Jaerok, Vice President of EPIS from South Korea, along with representatives from various sectors.
According to the Mekong River Commission (MRC), heavy rain may cause flash floods and overflows, particularly in foothill and mountainous areas, affecting regions including Gia Lai and Kon Tum in Vietnam, as well as Bolikhamxay, Khammuane, Savannakhet, Salavane, Sekong, Champasak, and Attapeu in Laos, and Ratana Kiri and Stung Treng in Cambodia.
Severe Tropical Storm TRAMI (Local Name: Kristine) Causes Heavy Rainfall, Landslides and Widespread Flooding in the Philippines On October 22, 2024, Tropical Storm Kristine unleashed heavy rainfall, leading to severe flooding in multiple provinces. As of October 29, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported extensive damage to agricultural lands and infrastructure, prompting evacuations and relief efforts to assist affected communities. Local authorities are mobilizing resources to provide assistance and manage the unfolding disaster. As of October 30, the latest situation indicates that two cyclones struck the Philippines in quick succession, with Typhoon Leon entering the Philippine area of responsibility on October 26, just one day after Kristine departed.
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