Coffee Producers Lead the Way in Climate Change Adaptation Strategies

Coffee Producers Lead the Way in Climate Change Adaptation Strategies

Coffee producers are stepping up to tackle climate change, according to a new report by Fairtrade International. The study highlights how coffee farmers are ahead of other agricultural sectors in creating climate change adaptation plans (CCAPs). These plans help improve soil health, increase crop yields, and enhance resilience against drought and disease. However, while the findings are encouraging, they also reveal gaps in addressing long-term systemic changes needed due to climate impacts.

• Coffee farmers are adopting five key strategies: resistant crop varieties, pruning, shade management, soil health improvement, and efficient water use.

• Positive outcomes include better peer learning among farmers and increased investments in farms.

• The report emphasizes the need for more radical changes in production systems to meet future climate challenges.

• A significant lack of baseline data and low survey response rates from producer organizations limit the study's comprehensiveness.

This matters because coffee production is vulnerable to climate change, which could alter where coffee can be grown globally. As the European Union prepares to enforce new supply chain laws, the urgency for effective adaptation strategies becomes even clearer.

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