Conservation International and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have joined forces to launch the AROMA initiative, aimed at adapting coffee farms to climate change while reducing emissions. The GCF has approved a grant to develop this program, which will require about $120 million over seven years. AROMA focuses on supporting smallholder coffee farmers in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Uganda, who together contribute significantly to global coffee production. The initiative will promote regenerative agricultural practices, climate-resistant crops, and improved farming techniques to enhance resilience against climate impacts.
• The AROMA program aims to adapt coffee farming to climate change over seven years.
• It targets smallholder farmers in four key coffee-producing countries.
• The initiative will implement sustainable farming practices to reduce deforestation.
• AROMA is part of a broader effort to make coffee a sustainable agricultural product.
This initiative is crucial for the future of coffee production and the livelihoods of millions of farmers. As climate change threatens coffee crops and suitable land decreases, AROMA seeks to ensure that coffee farming can continue sustainably. By improving farming practices and connecting funding sources, the program aims to create a resilient coffee sector that benefits both farmers and the environment.
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