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Chapter 2: My First Work in the Field

                                                Climate-Smart Coffee Series                            Chapter 2: My First Work in the Field When I officially joined the Climate-Smart Coffee Project, it didn’t start in an office or a meeting room. It started on the road — moving from village to village, walking through coffee farms, and learning from farmers directly. Our first major task was collaborating with the international IDH survey, conducted with Sattva Consultancy, Bangalore. On 16th November, we had an orientation session at the Deepthigiri Dairy Milk Society, led by the project coordinator of Sattva Pragathi along with team members Aabita and Debraj.  Their guidance made the first day smooth and insightful.   Along wi th us were the MSW students — Benhar, Unais, Gauri Nandana, M...
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EUDR




☕ What is EUDR and Why It Matters for Your Coffee?



If you're a coffee lover (or in the coffee business), there's a new rule from Europe you should know about  it's called the EUDR, short for European Union Deforestation Regulation. And yes, it’s going to affect how your coffee is grown, traded, and sold. Let’s break it down in simple terms.


 🌍 What is EUDR?


The EUDR is a new law from the European Union that aims to fight deforestation. It covers products like coffee, cocoa, soy, palm oil, and a few others that are often linked to forests being cut down. The goal? Make sure the products sold in the EU aren’t contributing to the destruction of forests around the world.


 ☕ What Does This Mean for Coffee?


Under the EUDR, any coffee sold in the European Union must be:


 *Deforestation-free (grown on land that wasn’t deforested after December 31, 2020)

 *Legally produced* according to local laws in the country of origin

 *Traceable*, with GPS coordinates showing exactly where the coffee was grown


         So from farm to cup, companies need to prove that their coffee didn’t harm for


 🛠️ Who Needs to Follow This?


       This affects everyone in the coffee supply chain including:


* Coffee *farmers and cooperatives

 *Exporters and traders

 *Importers and roasters  

* And even coffee brands selling to European customers




🗓️ When Does It Start?


 *December 30, 2024 – Large companies must comply

 *June 30, 2025 – Small and medium businesses have more time


🌱 Why It’s a Good Thing

Sure, it adds a few steps to the process, but EUDR is a push in the right direction. It's a way to:

* Protect forests and biodiversity 🌳

* Encourage sustainable farming practices 👩🏾‍🌾

* Build trust with conscious consumers 💚


So the next time you sip your coffee, you might be tasting a little bit of climate action to


Want to Learn More?


If you’re a coffee producer, trader, or just a curious consumer, keep an eye on how your favorite brands respond to EUDR. The more transparent and sustainable the process, the better for everyone  including our planet.





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