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This case study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) examines climate adaptation strategies for coffee-farming communities in Costa Rica, focusing specifically on the Coto Brus region. It identifies key resilience factors, provides six strategic recommendations for the sector, and highlights successful adaptation practices in other Latin American coffee-producing countries.

This report describes a 'policy-first' or 'decision-first' approach to mainstreaming climate adaptation into sector development plans, using a case study of the tea and coffee sectors in Rwanda. It contrasts this with 'science-first' methods, emphasizing the integration of climate risk information into existing policy cycles to ensure interventions are economically justifiable and aligned with development objectives.

This case study examines the impact of climate change on Arabica coffee production in Uganda's Bududa district. It finds that coffee yields have declined by approximately 66% since 1991 due to poor management and increased climate extremes like droughts and landslides. The report argues that adopting Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA)—specifically shade trees, mulching, and trench construction—could significantly improve the internal rate of return (IRR) for farmers, even under future climate projections. While the required investment is high (up to US$4.9 million annually by 2019), the study concludes that the economic benefits of CSA outweigh the costs.

This research paper outlines a study aimed at evaluating and costing climate change adaptation measures for coffee and banana farming systems in Rwanda, aligning with the Rwandan Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (2008-2012).

This case study by the World Resources Institute examines climate change threats to coffee farming in Costa Rica, focusing on the Coto Brus region. It identifies a critical gap between the awareness of sustainable practices and the implementation of long-term transformative adaptation, recommending a shift from incremental adjustments to systemic changes to ensure the sector's viability by 2050.