4C Regional Stakeholder Conference, Bogota, Colombia 2023
Date: 31 August 2023, 9:00 – 18:30
Venue: Marriott Hotel, Av. El Dorado 69b-53, Bogotá, Colombia
Continuing with our regional events in Latin America, our second 4C Regional Stakeholder Conference of the year took place in Bogota, Colombia. This event focused on the “New requirements for coffee exports and the latest advances in sustainability certification” in the Colombian and global context. The multifaceted agenda included renowned speakers from renowned organizations such as the International Coffee Organization, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the EU Delegation in Colombia and the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia, among others. Topics of growing interest were discussed, such as the prospects for EU regulations on deforestation-free products and human rights due diligence, environmental protection, smallholder livelihoods and certification solutions.
Participation in this event was free of charge, but required advance registration due to limited seating. Presentations were given in Spanish and English and simultaneous translation was provided. All participants were able to benefit from this unique opportunity to learn about the latest developments and trends in current and increasingly relevant topics and to network and exchange with Colombian and international experts in the coffee sector and sustainability.
Below is an overview of the agenda points and the presentations available for download:
- Dr Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director, 4C Services, Germany
1_Welcome Address & Update on Sustainability Challenges and Solutions (SP) - Vanusia Nogueira, Executive Director, International Coffee Organization, United Kingdom
2_The Path Towards a More Sustainable and Fair Global Coffee Sector (SP)
Upcoming International Market Requirements and Sustainability Strategies in Colombia:
- Ana Restrepo, Director AHK Academy, Colombia
3_Importance of Colombian Coffee Exports to Germany and the German Due Diligence Supply Chain Act (SP) - Camila Cammaert , Coordinadora Sistemas Alimentarios Sostenibles, WWF Colombia
4_Deforestation free Commodities: Why do Forests matter? (SP) - Marcela Gaviria, Director of International Cooperation, Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (FNC), Colombia
5_Perspectives of the Colombian Coffee Sector in the Implementation of the EU DR (SP) - Coffee Break featuring coffee introduced by the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA), Colombia
6_ES_Sara Lucia Gutierrez_la Alianza Internacional de Mujeres en el Café (IWCA) Colombia (SP)
Perspectives and Requirements of International Markets and Brand Owners (Panel Discussion after short presentations):
- Monica Zuluaga Mendoza, Food & Green Coffee Division Manager Colombia, Ecuador & Centrals, Marubeni Corporation, Japan
7_1_Perspectives and Requirements of International Markets (EN)
- Santiago Arango, Green Coffee Project Manager Colombia, Nestlé, Switzerland
7_2_Perspectives and Requirements of International Markets (EN)
- Alejandro Lozano Vélez, Country Manager Colombia, COFCO International, Switzerland
7_3_Perspectives and Requirements of International Markets (EN)
Fulfilling Regulatory Requirements of the EU DR:
- Dr Norbert Schmitz, Managing Director, 4C Services, Germany
8_How to fullftill the requirements of the EUDR with 4C (EN)
- Pia Rothe, Senior GIS and Sustainability Analyst, Global Risk Assessment Services, Germany
9_Innovative technical Solutions and Pilot Project to support compliance (EN) - Dr. Charlotte Heyl, Sustainability Manager, German Coffee Association, Germany & Andrés Morales, Sustainability and International Cooperation Coordinator, Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (FNC)
10 Innovative technical Solutions and Pilot Project (EN)
The Way Forward with Innovative Solutions:
- Katia Masias-Bröcker, Senior Sustainability Manager, 4C Services, Germany
12_German Supply Chain Act (SP) - Dr. Rafaël Schneider, Deputy Head Policy Department, Welthungerhilfe, Germany
13_Demonstrating Human Rights Compliance with the 4C Food Security (EN) - Mariana Osorio Londoño, Ejecutivo Comercial, Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (FNC), Colombia
14_Mariana Osorio_Improving Livelihoods of Small Farmers – Developpp Project with 4C (SP) - Maria Paulina del Toro Otero, Sustainability Coordinator, Sucden, France
15_Equality in Coffee Production with the 4C (SP) - Dr. Jan Henke, Managing Director, MEO Carbon Solutions, Germany
16_Carbon Footprint of Coffee Production and Supply Chains (SP)
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