Bangkok: GISTDA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, launched the “Dashboard System under the AIP for Climate Resilient Agriculture Project,” a digital tool to enhance agricultural management and prepare for climate change.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Kris Uttamawetin, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, stated at the launch ceremony that the Smart Dashboard system is a collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Public Organization) (GISTDA) under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation. The system aims to support the management of Thailand’s agricultural sector, one of the sectors most affected by climate change, including drought, floods, and seasonal fluctuations. Therefore, having a tool that efficiently connects, analyzes, and synthesizes multidimensional data is crucial to enabling the government to manage risks and plan policies accurately and timely.
The “AIP Dashboard,” developed by GISTDA in collaboration with partner agencies such as the Office of Agricultural Economics, the Rice Department, the Royal Irrigation Department, the Department of Climate Change and Environment, the Meteorological Department, and the Regional Climate Change and Renewable Energy Research Center (RU-CORE), is a strategic agricultural and climate tool that integrates geospatial information with big data from multiple agencies to systematically support policy decision-making and resource management at the national level.
Ms. Kanda Sri Limpakom, Deputy Director of GISTDA, revealed that the “AIP for Climate Resilient Agriculture” system is designed to address the needs of comprehensive agricultural management, covering three main dimensions: short-term management, long-term adaptation, and climate change mitigation. The system features a near-real-time flood and drought situation monitoring and forecasting system to enable local authorities to see at-risk areas on maps and prepare for them in time. It also analyzes future climate change scenarios for 10-20 years to support appropriate agricultural policy and development guidelines. Additionally, it aims to manage “methane in rice fields” by simulating the amount of gas reduced by changing cultivation methods, such as alternating wet and dry rice farming, to drive low-carbon agriculture in a concrete way.
This intelligent dashboard presents interactive data, including maps, graphs, and analytical reports, enabling agencies and administrators to easily access information, make quick decisions, and plan accurately. This represents another important step in using space and geo-informatics technology to enhance “Thai agricultural security” and prepare for the challenges of future climate crises.