Leveraging generational wisdom to transform food production practices in Indonesia
Indonesia has long relied on traditional knowledge as its pillar of agriculture. How can Indonesia harness this often-overlooked heritage to create a more sustainable and resilient food system?
Improving the production of Indonesian non-sugarcane alternatives as a public health intervention: Challenges and opportunities
Indonesia ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest prevalence of type 2 diabetes, experiencing one of the steepest increases globally. Could improving the production of non-sugarcane alternatives provide a viable solution?
Rooted solutions: How trees sustain human and planetary health
He who plants a tree, plants a hope. –Lucy Larcom
Adopting a plant-forward diet: Reflecting on Indonesia’s neighbors
Malaysia and India took bold steps toward promoting healthier, more sustainable consumption patterns by incorporating plant-based foods into their national food-based dietary guidelines. With plant-forward diets gaining global momentum, should Indonesia follow suit?
Pesticide risk on Shine Muscat grapes: A safety concern
Shine Muscat grapes, a luxury fruit from Japan, are popular for their sweet, juicy, crisp taste and seedless convenience. However, Thailand recently found high pesticide residue levels on its imported Shine Muscat grapes. Could they pose a risk to our health?
Unpacking Food Sustainability Index
“When performance is measured, performance improves. When performance is measured and reported, the rate of improvement accelerates.”
⎯ Thomas Monson
Apa yang dimaksud dengan pangan lokal?
Menelurusi sejarah lokalisasi sistem pangan demi memahami makna dari istilah ‘lokal’.
Makan bergizi gratis untuk Indonesia Emas 2045
Sejak kemunculannya di masa pemilihan umum 2024, program makan siang gratis atau yang kini menjadi makan bergizi gratis terus menuai banyak pro dan kontra. Sebenarnya apa itu program pemberian makanan di sekolah? Dan bagaimana sebaiknya program tersebut dijalankan?
Melestarikan alam: Menyelaraskan sistem pangan dengan keanekaragaman hayati dan perlindungan iklim
Ketahanan pangan, keanekaragaman hayati, dan ketahanan iklim saling berhubungan erat; namun, keseimbangan dari ketiganya menjadi tantangan seiring dengan meningkatnya penduduk dan permintaan pangan. Apakah mungkin ketiganya selaras?
Closing the breastfeeding gap for healthier lives and a thriving planet
The incredible benefits of breastfeeding for early-life nutrition and health, as well as the environment are renowned; however, it has not yet garnered the recognition it merits.
Mangrove ecosystems: Vital coastal guardians for a sustainable future
Indonesia is home to 21% of global mangrove ecosystems that provide livelihoods and food sources for 120 million people. Under the threats of land use and land cover change, these ecosystems have become increasingly scarce, causing detrimental impacts to climate resilience and local communities.
Membangun sistem pangan yang berpusat pada anak untuk Indonesia Maju
Kalau bukan anak bangsa ini yang membangun bangsanya, siapa lagi? – B.J. Habibie
Non-sugar sweeteners: Sugars’ modern and foreign stuntman
Non-sugar sweeteners are on the rise as superior sugar substitutes. Do they live up to the expectations?
The bitter truths of sugar
There is such a thing as too much of a good thing, especially when it comes to sugar.
What’s in a box?
Walk into a supermarket, hypermarket, convenience store, or minimart aisle and take mental notes of what you see. The increasing share of Indonesian modern grocery retail selling processed and packaged foodstuff in boxes rose to 73% and reached $16.6b in 2022, stimulating the need to advocate for clear legible information on food labels.
Fruit first: Increasing fruit intake for a healthy body and planet
Full of nutrients, packed with health benefits, sweet, sour, and sometimes a good bitter. Fruits are excellent food sources with health-boosting benefits and among the lowest environmental foodprint.
The power of families in fighting against climate change
"The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home." Confucius
Sumba: Tameng kokoh budaya Indonesia dan cerminan utuh Pancasila
Di kala hiruk pikuk politik pemerintahan, masyarakat adat Kambata Wundut menunjukkan bahwa nilai dasar Pancasila dapat ikut dilestarikan melalui budaya, tradisi, dan kearifan lokal Sumba Timur.
Bicara pemerataan kesejahteraan, sejahtera untuk siapa?
“The Sumbanese have their own values and their own form of economy by which they uphold their values. When viewed in terms of their values, their conduct makes sense.” Onvlee (1980)
Kebijakan bias beras dan berlanjutnya disipasi pangan lokal Sumba Timur
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika: Sejauh mana pangan kita telah menerapkannya?