Region: Latin America
Arquímedes Ramírez: Combining coffee expertise and conservation in the Amazon
Arquímedes Ramírez, a Colombian coffee farmer, has witnessed firsthand the transformation of his region from deforestation to sustainable coffee production.…
18 September 2024
A direct view into the state of native forests in Jujuy, Argentina
Local stakeholders gathered in Jujuy, Argentina, to celebrate the launch of ‘El Visor de Bosques Nativos’, or the Native Forest…
11 September 2024
Meet Gumercindo: A sugarcane smallholder takes on a big challenge
Gumercindo Vásquez, a sugarcane smallholder in Veracruz, Mexico, had seen his farm's productivity decline due to climate change. Now, he…
29 August 2024
A life change for small-scale farmers in Caquetá: A visit with coffee farmer Daniel Cuellar
Every change brings its challenges and complexities. For Daniel Díaz Cuellar it was no exception when he decided to begin…
23 August 2024
Find them all! Engaging communities on biodiversity conservation through games
The Gran Chaco of Argentina teems with wildlife. From anteaters to elusive pumas, this diverse ecosystem is home to a…
20 August 2024
More than a cooperative: From gender equality to technological innovation
To improve the position of women in coffee production, while innovating coffee production itself, is a daunting task in conservative…
02 August 2024
Small-scale producers in South America navigate new EU rules on deforestation
Sustainable practices are a vital part of the effort to combat deforestation in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. To bridge…
30 July 2024
Research reveals coffee industry’s current economic model not viable for all
New research commissioned by the Global Coffee Platform, IDH and Solidaridad finds that though there is enough value for everyone…
18 June 2024
The Grounds for Sharing: A study of value distribution in the coffee industry
With over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed globally every day, the international coffee market generates substantial and growing value.…
Harvesting coffee and carbon: Planting trees pays in Nicaragua
Incorporating agroforestry practices into coffee and cocoa production systems has many benefits for smallholder farmers – improved crop yields, healthy…
13 June 2024
