4C Regional Stakeholder Conference, Antigua, Guatemala
On 23 January 2020 4C held its first 4C Regional Stakeholder Conference in Latin America, in the city of Antigua, Guatemala. Approximately 40 participants actively joined the discussions on some of the most pressing issues of sustainability.
It was an enriching opportunity to exchange insights on topics all the way from national support strategies for an environmentally sustainable coffee production, over climate change and adaptation strategies, impact of 4C certification to sustainability strategies and market requirements of leading brand owners and traders.
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Presentations
- Mariela Meléndez, Asociación Nacional del Café (Anacafé)
National Support to the Coffee Sector for an Environmentally Sustainable Production - Dora Samaniego, Conservation International (CI)
Environmental Risks in the Coffee Sector - Dr Norbert Schmitz, 4C Services GmbH
4C Solutions for Sustainable and Deforestation-Free Supply Chains - Jenny Wiegel, The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies for Coffee Growers - Carlos Umanzor, Peter Schoenfeld S.A.
Market Requirements for Sustainable Coffee – The Trader Perspective - Dr Norbert Schmitz, 4C Services GmbH
Feedback from Key Accounts and Discussion of 4C Changes - Victor Sipaque, Nestlé
Market Requirements for Sustainable Coffee – The Brand Owner Perspective - Marco Valério Araújo Brito, Cocatrel
4C On-Product Logo and Claims for Improved Market Access - Mario Eduardo Vega, Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (FNC)
Impact of 4C Certification on the Ground - Prof. Gernot Klepper, The Kiel Institute for the World Economy
Science-Based Approach for Impact Assessment - Dr Jan Henke, 4C Services GmbH
4C Projects to Improve Livelihoods of Coffee Growers - Alejandra Rueda, Nes Naturaleza
Significance of Sustainability Certification for Agricultural Commodities in the Region - Malcom Graham, Control Union
Experience with 4C Audits in the Region - Dr Jan Henke, 4C Services GmbH
Verification of Climate Friendly Coffee and Traceable Coffee Supply Chains