As the coffee industry faces mounting environmental and economic challenges, a new vision is emerging—one that leverages circular economy and regenerative agriculture to build sustainable livelihoods. On Thursday, June 26, industry leaders, policymakers, and development experts will gather at World of Coffee Geneva for a vital panel titled “Circular Economy and Regenerative Agriculture: Toward Living and Prosperous Incomes.”

Each year, the global coffee sector generates over 40 million tonnes of biomass during processing—material often discarded, yet rich with potential. By applying circular economy principles and regenerative practices, this biomass can be repurposed to create new products, reduce waste, and generate diverse revenue streams for farmers and processors.

The session draws on key insights from the Coffee Development Report (CDR) 2024-2025, published by the International Coffee Organization. Titled “Beyond Coffee: Toward a Coffee Circular Economy,” the report presents bold policy recommendations and outlines how a circular economy model can contribute to both environmental sustainability and improved incomes across the coffee value chain.

CDR'nin bu 4. baskısı, Uluslararası Ticaret Merkezi (ITC), Lavazza Vakfı, Politecnico di Torino ve Kahvede Döngüsel Ekonomi Merkezi (C4CEC) tarafından ortaklaşa hazırlanan küresel bir işbirliğinin sonucudur. Doğrusal, ekstraktif modellerden eşitlik, biyoçeşitlilik ve ekonomik esnekliğe dayanan rejeneratif sistemlere geçiş için stratejik bir yol haritası sunmaktadır.

The session will be led by Hernan Manson, Head of Inclusive Agribusiness Systems at the ITC. With deep experience in sustainable value chains and inclusive investment strategies, Manson brings a global perspective shaped by his work across cocoa, coconut, and coffee-producing regions.

Key questions to be addressed include:

  • How can circular economy principles be adapted to fit the realities of coffee-producing countries?

  • What role can regenerative agriculture play in strengthening ecosystems and incomes?

  • Küresel kahve paydaşları bu modellerin geniş ölçekte benimsenmesini nasıl teşvik edebilir?

Participation in this session is free with a valid World of Coffee badge. Attendees will leave with actionable insights into how a circular coffee economy can shift the paradigm from survival to prosperity for smallholder farmers and communities around the world.

For more information, visit the World of Coffee Geneva program or connect with C4CEC and ITC representatives at the event.

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