Yet, we must ask: how can countries approach issues like securing fertilizer, pesticides, and other key agricultural inputs? Additionally, with the looming threat of a “super El Niño” on the horizon and other climatological stressors emerging, how can countries in the region adapt? What role will blocs such as ASEAN play, and how can countries diversify and improve their agricultural bases without major economic and political disruptions?

To help us dive deeper into these questions and more, we will be joined by our moderator Ms. Céline Pajon (Research Fellow, Head of Japan and Indo-Pacific Research, Center for Asian Studies, Ifri; Senior Researcher, Chair at Vrije Universiteit Brussels [VUB]; International Research Fellow, Canon Institute for Global Studies [CIGS]) and Ms. Eriko Hibi (Director of FAO Liaison Office in Japan), Dr. Shoba Suri (Senior Fellow, Health Initiative, Observer Research Foundation) and Professor Paul Teng (Visiting Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore).

This 75-minute live webinar will include commentary, debate, and live Q&A from the audience. We hope you join us live to delve into this important conversation on food security in Asia.