On 27 August 2024, the AFSIS Secretariat participated in the inaugural meeting of the preliminary study exploring a 'Local Resource-based Food Reserve' mechanism in the ASEAN Member States. Hosted virtually by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia, and the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) Secretariat, the meeting aimed to clarify the study's objectives, expected outcomes, scope, and timeline.
Dr. Pham Quang Minh, Assistant Director and Head of Food, Agriculture and Forestry at the ASEAN Secretariat, delivered remarks at the meeting, setting the tone for the discussions.
The meeting brought together representatives from ERIA, the ASEAN Secretariat, Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture, the APTERR Secretariat, the AFSIS Secretariat, and various ASEAN member countries. The meeting concluded successfully, with the AFSIS Secretariat expressing optimism that the study's findings would enhance cooperation and contribute effectively to regional food security efforts.
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.
On 24-25 October 2024, the AFSIS Secretariat, in collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) the Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (RESTEC) and Digital Transformation and Agricultural Statistics (DTS), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), conducted a workshop Promote rice planted area and production estimation using space-based technologies in Vietnam at B5 Building, 2nd floor, DTS, MARD, No2. Ngoc Ha street, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi
On 21-22 October 2024, the AFSIS Secretariat, in collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (RESTEC), and the Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE), Ministry of Agriculture Cooperatives (MOAC), conducted a workshop Promote rice planted area and production estimation using space-based technologies in Thailand at the Meeting Room 3, Innovation Building, 3rd FL, Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE)
On 24 September 2024 AFSIS Secretariat in collaboration with the Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE) participated in the Invitational to the DG-level bilateral meeting on Agriculture Statistics and the support of the ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) This meeting took place in Tokyo, Japan, with representatives from Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperative (MOAC) along with Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF).
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