On 31 July 2024, The AFSIS Secretariat participated in a significant meeting with the International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD), the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) Secretariat, a professor from Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), United Kingdom, and experts from various fields. The purpose of the meeting was to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among international experts, aiming to develop strategies aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and conduct a comprehensive global environmental strategic scan to analyze and assess emerging trends, risks, and opportunities relevant to sustainable development.
On the occasion, Mr. Suphakit Chareonkul, Executive Director of, the International Institute for Trade and Development gave the opening remark and warm welcome to all attendees and introduced the background of the project and the objectives of the project by Assistant Professor Dr. Awanwee Petchkongkaew, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the International Joint Research Center on Food Security (IJC-FOODSEC)
During discussions on the Global and Regional Trade and Food Industry secession about the possible futures or key driving factors that may affect people in the future and emerging trends are relevant to the food industry. Dr. Sumanya Ngandee, AFSIS Manager, participated in the discussion on this topic and gave information on the AFSIS objectives and operations, emphasizing the ACO EWI RGO Core Report published on our website, which garnered significant interest among participants.
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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