Climate change in the coffee sector
Climate change has become an internationally recognized problem. Its impacts have been acknowledged on a global scale, in a range of different sectors – agriculture being one of them. The main effects on agricultural production are expected to be increased variability, a decrease of production in certain areas and changes in geography.
The global causes and effects of climate change have become very well known and will be briefly covered here. For more in-depth information on this topic, please consult separate .
Introduction to climate change and climate variability
Defined by the IPCC as long-term shifts in temperature and rainfall, climate change is driven largely by human activity and rising greenhouse gas emissions. The result? More extreme and unpredictable weather, shifting rainfall patterns, and rising global temperatures. Agriculture, deeply dependent on stable environmental conditions, is especially vulnerable. Climate change acts as a risk multiplier – creating new challenges and intensifying existing ones for farmers around the world.