Farmers around the world are increasingly threatened by climate change, according to a study

Published 2021년 10월 25일

Tridge summary

A recent study commissioned by Fairtrade International and conducted by researchers from the Free University of Amsterdam and Bern University of Applied Sciences has revealed the severe impact of climate change on the livelihoods of farmers around the world. The research underscores the necessity for increased investment in climate adaptation and resilience measures to prevent the collapse of farmers' incomes. The study also highlights the specific challenges climate change will pose to the production of key commodities such as bananas, coffee, and cocoa in various regions. Fairtrade has responded by enhancing the environmental focus of its standards and engaging in projects to support farmers in adapting to these challenges. Nyagoy Nyong’o, the Global CEO of Fairtrade, has emphasized the urgent need for collective action to support agricultural communities and ensure they are not left marginalized in the face of the climate crisis.
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Original content

The impact of climate change is increasingly threatening the living conditions of farmers around the world: says a new study commissioned by Fairtrade International and conducted by researchers from the Free University of Amsterdam and Bern University of Applied Sciences. released a few days before the start of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, also known as COP 26. The study points out that greater investment in climate adaptation and other resilience measures will be crucial to prevent the collapse of farmers' incomes. A shadow on the future of commodities. Bananas, coffee, cocoa are some of the most traded goods globally; the research analyzes how different regions of the planet will be affected differently by the weather patterns generated by climate change. Banana producers in Central and Latin America, for example, will face less rainy seasons and more extreme temperatures, while those in Southeast Asia and Oceania will face an increased risk of cyclones. ...

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