Impact of Climate Change on Coffee Production

The video discusses the cultural and economic importance of coffee, particularly in Ethiopia, and highlights the threats posed by climate change to global coffee production. It explains how climate change affects coffee quality and prices, and outlines strategies to mitigate these effects, such as relocating plantations and diversifying crops. The video also emphasizes the role of the private sector and the need for government intervention to support small-scale farmers in adapting to climate change.

Where was the coffee bean first discovered?

• Vietnam

• Ethiopia

• Brazil

• Colombia

Which country is the leading global coffee exporter?

• Vietnam

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Ethiopia

What percentage of land currently used for coffee production is projected to be unsuitable by 2050?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

How does a rise in temperature affect coffee beans?

• Increases ripening time and complexity

• Decreases ripening time and complexity

• Increases sweetness and acidity

• Decreases sweetness and acidity

What is one strategy to counteract the effects of climate change on coffee production?

• Moving plantations to higher ground

• Increasing water usage

• Using more pesticides

• Reducing coffee production

Why are most coffee farmers unable to implement climate change mitigation strategies on their own?

• Lack of resources

• Lack of government support

• Lack of interest

• Lack of knowledge

Which private sector company distributed rust-resistant coffee plants in Mexico?

• Dunkin'

• Pete's Coffee

• Starbucks

• Nespresso

What percentage of their crops did coffee producers in Mexico lose to leaf rust in 2014?

• 50%

• 40%

• 30%

• 60%

What is necessary to help farmers adapt to climate change?

• Higher coffee prices

• More coffee shops

• Sustained widespread effort by governments and institutions

• Increased coffee consumption

How many people rely on the global coffee industry for their livelihood?

• 100 million

• 70 million

• 50 million

• 120 million