Due to extreme global weather conditions and the El Nino phenomenon, three countries have announced they will extend their rice export bans into 2024, adding to the six countries, including India and Russia, that imposed bans in 2023. This has significantly impacted global rice prices, with Thailand and Vietnam seeing increases of 28% and 41.9%, respectively. In response, governments like Indonesia are providing rice aid and social assistance to their citizens to alleviate the effects of these bans and the broader food crisis exacerbated by climate change. Similar measures are being adopted by other nations, including India, the Philippines, and the US, to ensure food security for their populations.