Coffee and Climate Change

From Sarawak forests to global cafés, the story of Liza A. Ahngau traces Liberica coffee, memory, and resilience in challenging market-driven narratives and reconnecting coffee with land, community, and climate survival beyond a simple cup of coffee.

Vietnam’s coffee exports hit a record $8.4bn in 2024–2025, cementing its status as the world’s Robusta powerhouse. However, behind the boom, farmers in the Central Highlands face droughts, floods, and climate stress, thus testing the future of the “Robusta King.”

In Indonesia, the coffee industry is more than a simple cup; it is a livelihood, providing jobs for more than a million people, including farmers and workers. Yet, this vital industry is at risk due to climate change, resulting in financial losses due to declining yields and more farm inputs.