On 8 August 2024, AFSIS Secretariat participated in the Special Senior Officials Meeting of the 23rd Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry Plus Three (SSOM-23rdAMAF+3) hosted by Malaysia as a physical meeting. The representatives of the AFSIS Secretariat were Dr. Sumanya Ngandee, AFSIS Manager,
During the meeting, Dr. Sumanya reported the meeting of the progress of the AFSIS in the 2023-2024(Q2) and future work plan. Furthermore, the sustainability of AFSIS including the Joint Understanding of AFSIS which was adopted in the 22nd AFSIS Focal Point Meeting in June 2024 was presented in the aforesaid meetings.
The Meeting noted the AFSIS progress report for 2023-2024(Q2), which includes outcomes from the 22nd AFSIS Focal Point Meeting and activities from 2023-2024(Q2). In terms of administrative functions, Human resource development activities, food security information development, and cooperation projects with Plus Three countries and other relevant organizations on the importance of agricultural statistical data and information management in the ASEAN.
The Meeting also endorsed the Joint Understanding from the 22nd AFSIS Focal Point Meeting. This endorsement supports the sustainability of AFSIS by reinforcing its role, function, and long-term viability However, the Meeting requested that the AMS submit their feedback on the Joint Understanding to the AFSIS Secretariat by 20 August 2024.
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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