Episode

The impact of deforestation on coffee production

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5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality
Published
Mar 24, 2026
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1518
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Summary

In today’s episode we’re exploring how climate change and deforestation are impacting global coffee production, with Dr. Aaron Davis , Senior Research Leader for Crops & Global Change at The Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. Aaron has spent more than three decades researching coffee species and is a leading voice on climate resilience and future-proofing global coffee production. In this thought-provoking conversation, Aaron unpacks coffee farming’s complex relationship with deforestation and assesses its impact on forest ecosystems. He also highlights the rise of alternative coffee species, and why transparency and unlocking genetic diversity are key to our industry’s long-term survival. Credits music: "Natures Hands" by Flo Perlin association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective . Tune into the 5THWAVE Playlist on Spotify for more music from the show Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.com Subscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear