What is the variety of coffee that defies climate change and could change the history of Brazil

The Amazonian robusta coffee variety has gained value in the face of advancing climate change. In the Brazilian state of Rondônia, indigenous communities and small producers are driving this transformation, while experts argue that its genetic resistance could define the future of the global industry, as reported by The Guardian. While global attention has tended to focus on arabica coffee for its flavor, the world production of robusta has experienced notable growth: it went from making up 28% of the coffee cultivated in the 1990s to 44% in 2023, according to data collected. This advance responds to the greater capacity of robusta to withstand high temperatures. According to a report by the international organization Climate Central, the world's five largest producers (Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Ethiopia, and Indonesia) now face an average of 57 additional days a year of extreme heat. In the case of Brazil, the world leader in production, this figure rises to 70 more days. This ...