FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -With the third largest area of tropical forest in the world, Indonesia’s forests play a significant role in climate change mitigation at the national and global level. They are also critical for economic growth and the welfare of people.

Detailed explanation-2: -Containing the largest expanse of rainforest in all of Asia, it is home to hundreds of distinct Indigenous languages and over 3, 000 animal species including Sumatran tigers, pygmy elephants, rhinoceros and orangutans.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indonesia’s forests provide considerable economic, social, and environmental benefits for its people. Biodiversity plays a key role in food security, human health and livelihoods, providing clean water, timber, medicinal plants and other important services.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indonesia has the third largest area of rainforests. Only Brazil and the Democratic Republic have more rainforest. Indonesia is made up of more than 17, 500 islands, but the majority of its rainforest is found on just four: Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi, and New Guinea.