Conservation International and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have announced the approval of a Project Preparation Facility (PPF) grant to support the development of the Alternative Response Options for Mitigation & Adaptation of Coffee Farms (AROMA) GCF Program.
The AROMA program, valued at approximately $120 million, is set to be implemented over the next seven years. It aims to drive structural changes within the coffee sector, focusing on helping smallholder farmers adapt to climate change while also achieving emissions reduction through improved farming practices and the prevention of deforestation linked to expanding coffee production.
With climate change impacting coffee production worldwide, the sector faces critical challenges. The global demand for coffee is expected to double by 2050, while the land available for production could be reduced by half due to climate impacts. The AROMA program will focus on strengthening the resilience of coffee-growing communities and mitigating the environmental impact of the coffee industry.
The project will target smallholder coffee farmers in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Uganda—regions home to nearly 20% of the world’s coffee smallholders. These countries account for about 11% of global coffee production and approximately 16% of the land used for coffee cultivation.
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