Climate Change Hits Colombia and 75% of the World's Largest Coffee Producers
Climate change is no longer a distant threat to coffee; it has begun to be felt in the countries that produce about 75% of the bean consumed in the world...
TL;DR
- The five largest coffee producers (Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Ethiopia, Indonesia) face over 144 days per year with heat damaging to coffee crops.
- Climate change contributes an average of 57 additional days of damaging heat annually for these top producers.
- Brazil experiences 70 extra days of damaging heat, while Colombia faces 48 additional days per year.
- Temperatures above 30°C are critical for coffee, particularly sensitive Arabica beans.
- Suitable land for coffee cultivation could decrease by up to 50% by 2050 without adaptation.
- Adaptation strategies such as agroforestry, diversification, and sustainable soil management are recommended.