Climate change is hitting hard: farmland is shrinking
- Sep 1, 2025
- 1 min read
According to World Coffee Research we're about to see significant coffee supply-demand gaps globally. With a potential deficit of up to 4 Mio Tonnes by 2030 already!
About World Coffee Research
World Coffee Research (WCR) is a non-profit research organization uniting more than 200 coffee companies across 29 countries to secure the future of coffee through science-based agricultural solutions. WCR focuses on developing high-quality, climate-resilient coffee varieties that improve farmer productivity, profitability, and resilience. Through collaborative investment in agricultural R&D (spanning breeding, field trials, seed systems, and global leadership) WCR helps sustain origin diversity, reduce climate risk, and ensure long-term global coffee supply.
Climate change and the future of coffee
Climate change is already reshaping where and how coffee can be grown. Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and increased disease pressure are shrinking viable farmland and threatening yields worldwide. Without innovation and adaptation, these pressures will widen the gap between global coffee supply and demand. Research-led solutions, such as those driven by World Coffee Research, are no longer optional—they are essential to safeguard coffee for future generations.
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