Denpasar, Indonesia - In an effort to address the escalating issue of food waste in Indonesia, Forum Diskusi Denpasar 12 is organizing a virtual discussion titled "Tata Kelola Sampah Makanan Indonesia." The event will take place on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, starting at 14:00 WIB (UTC+7) via Zoom (Zoom opens at 13:30 WIB).
The event will be graced with the presence of esteemed dignitaries and experts in the field who will share their insights and strategies to tackle the pressing problem of food waste in the country.
Keynote Speaker:
Forum Diskusi Denpasar 12 Presents Tata Kelola Sampah Makanan Indonesia
Dr. Lestari Moerdijat, S.S., M.M. (Vice Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly of Indonesia - MPR RI)
Distinguished Speakers:
- Dr. Drs. Nyoto Suwignyo, M.M. (Deputy II of Food and Nutrition Vulnerability, National Food Agency)
- Rosa Vivien Ratnawati (Director General of Waste, Hazardous, and Toxic Substances Management, Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Indonesia)
- Prof. Dr. Dwi Andreas Santosa (Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, Bogor Agricultural University - IPB)
Respondents:
- Yessy Melania, S.E. (Member of Commission IV, Indonesian House of Representatives - DPR RI)
- Khudori (Activist, Indonesian Association for Political Economy - AEPI)
Closing Remarks: Saur Hutabarat (Senior Journalist)
Moderator: Drs. Muchtar Luthfi A. Mutty, M.Si (Special Staff to the Vice Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly of Indonesia - MPR RI)
Vice Chairman of MPR RI, Dr. Lestari Moerdijat, emphasizes the importance of collaboration among policymakers to address the issue of food waste production in Indonesia. The goal is to prevent a significant surge in food waste. This message was conveyed during the online discussion event, "Tata Kelola Sampah Makanan Indonesia," organized by Forum Diskusi Denpasar, held today.
As per the findings of a study conducted by Bappenas and several other institutions, Indonesia discards approximately 23-48 million tons of food waste annually between 2000-2019, equivalent to 115-184 kilograms per capita per year.
Deputy II of Food and Nutrition Vulnerability, National Food Agency, Dr. Drs. Nyoto Suwignyo, revealed that significant efforts have been made to prevent food loss and food waste. Food loss commonly occurs during production, post-harvest, and storage phases, while food waste is more likely to happen during distribution, marketing, and consumption phases.
The Forum Diskusi Denpasar 12 hopes that this discussion will lead to actionable strategies and a stronger commitment from all stakeholders to tackle the pressing issue of food waste in Indonesia.
