Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week
Local Food Systems for Food Sovereignty
Republic of Indonesia
This forum focuses on food sovereignty through strengthening local food systems, which is a fundamental issue in the context of sustainability and social justice. In addition, the forum promotes a holistic approach that includes environmental protection, community empowerment, and strengthening local capacity, which is rarely discussed comprehensively in other forums.
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Discussion
- Others
- Food Sovereignty
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track Programme
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Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.06.09[Mon]
10:00 ～ 12:00
(Venue Open 09:30)
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- Venue
- Pavilion
- Indonesia Pavilion
Programme details
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Target participants include policy makers, community leaders,
farmers, food activists, academics, and representatives from
international organizations focused on food sovereignty and
the sustainability of local food systems. This forum's
scope are:
1. Panel Discussion - A discussion session on challenges and
opportunities in maintaining local food systems.
2. Case Study Presentations - Presentations from various
countries on best practices in managing local food systems.
3. Workshop - A workshop to formulate policy recommendations
and operational strategies in strengthening local food
systems.
Reports
【Reflection】
This forum explored food sovereignty and sustainable food
systems through the lens of regional food cultures in
Indonesia and Japan. Panel discussions, case studies, and
Q&A sessions allowed experts and attendees to share
practical knowledge and reaffirm the importance of
community-rooted food traditions.
A focal point was tempeh, a traditional Indonesian fermented
food, whose health benefits and cultural significance were
highlighted. Speakers discussed its growing presence in Japan
and the broader role of traditional foods in cultural
preservation and economic innovation.
Both countries shared common challenges such as the ageing
farming population and declining youth interest in
agriculture. The forum introduced approaches involving
technology, start-ups, and food education—particularly school
meals using local produce—as potential solutions.
Participants exchanged ideas on logistics, agriculture, and
sustainability, underscoring the forum’s effectiveness in
raising awareness and encouraging international cooperation.
The event helped strengthen mutual understanding and paved the
way for future collaboration between Japan and Indonesia.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Following the forum, concrete collaboration efforts have begun
among speakers and related organisations. For instance,
regarding tempeh’s promotion in Japan, Japanese companies
expressed their intention to work with Indonesian partners to
improve products using traditional fermentation techniques and
to develop promotional strategies aimed at establishing tempeh
in the Japanese market. Practical discussions have also
started on building supply chains to ensure stable quality and
supply of Indonesian raw materials, with efforts underway to
tackle logistics and quality control challenges.
Regarding logistics infrastructure and food preservation in
Indonesia, agricultural bodies and local governments are
considering on-site surveys focused on island and rural areas.
There is growing interest in pilot projects applying Japanese
cold-chain transport and collection systems. Such cooperation
is expected to promote local consumption and reduce food
waste, attracting attention as a potential area for
public-private partnerships.
In education, Indonesian universities and vocational
institutions have shown strong interest in organic farming
curricula and training programmes introduced by Japanese
universities. Discussions on exchanges of young researchers
and students have begun, with plans to explore memoranda of
understanding and joint courses, supporting ongoing human
resource development.
This forum provided a platform not only for knowledge sharing
but also for addressing challenges across culture,
agriculture, education, and logistics. It marks a starting
point for Indonesia and Japan to work together toward
sustainable local food systems. Continued dialogue and
monitoring among stakeholders are planned, with anticipation
of concrete projects arising from this event.
Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week
Local Food Systems for Food Sovereignty
This forum focuses on food sovereignty through strengthening local food systems, which is a fundamental issue in the context of sustainability and social justice. In addition, the forum promotes a holistic approach that includes environmental protection, community empowerment, and strengthening local capacity, which is rarely discussed comprehensively in other forums.
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2025.06.09[Mon]
10:00～12:00
(Venue Open 09:30)
- Pavilion
OTHER PROGRAM
Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week
