Strengthening Food Rescue Efforts in Indonesia: A Pathway to Sustainable Food Security

This report addresses Food Loss and Waste (FLW) in Indonesia, highlighting economic, environmental, and food security impacts. Indonesia generates 23–48 million tonnes of food waste annually, contributing to 7.3% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Key findings:

If rescued, wasted food could feed 29–47% of Indonesia’s population.
FLW costs Indonesia 4–5% of its GDP (~IDR 213–551 trillion annually).
Proposed solutions include strengthening regulatory frameworks, creating tax incentives for food rescue, and investing in food storage technologies.
The report outlines a roadmap to reduce Indonesia’s FLW by 75% by 2045, emphasizing policy coordination, public awareness campaigns, and sustainable food management practices.

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