On 18 January 2024, AFSIS Secretariat had an opportunity to introduce AFSIS and discuss with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and, the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (FAORAP) regarding the FAO work in Food and Agriculture Statistics and future cooperation
In the meeting, Ms. Sangita Dubey, Regional Statistician of FAORAP informed about the FAO work in Food and Agriculture Statistics which are 1) the activities that are currently being carried out under the supervision of FAORAP such as the SDGs indicator, Data Innovation, and Food Security, Nutrition and Consumption Survey, 2) Global Databases,3) Analytical Publication and 4) Capacity Development activities.
Dr. Sumaya Ngandee, AFSIS Manager, presented on the implementation of AFSIS in cooperation projects from ASEAN plus three countries and international organizations, activities between AFSIS and FAO in the past to present, and the AFSIS future work plan.The meeting went well and AFSIS will take FAORAP's comments and suggestions into consideration in deciding on future ways of cooperation to strengthen our goal together.
In addition, FAORAP appreciated a strong collaboration between FAORAP, AFSIS Secretariat, and Thai Government to strengthen food security information in ASEAN region and develop capacity building in ASEAN member countries. AFSIS looks forward to cooperating in food security information, agriculture statistics, and technologies in the future.
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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