Variance in Approach Toward a 'Sustainable' Coffee Industry in Costa Rica (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781013294846)

"The monograph considers influence over time of Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance in 10 Costa Rican coffee farming communities. In-country perspectives and relevant historic and contemporary literature inform findings. Misaligned intentions to outcomes; different sustainability approaches; and variable influence is observed. There is opportunity to: consider when certifications are most useful; develop locally relevant standards; vertically integrate sourcing chains; consider how complementary mechanisms can be used alongside, or to improve certification approach. Sustainability of coffee as a cash crop, considering influence on biodiversity, and the possible implication of reduced coffee crop density for consumers, the market and farming landscapes, is considered. "

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Author: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 101329484X
ISBN-13: 9781013294846
Publisher: Saint Philip Street Press
Language: English
Published: 10/09/2020
Pages: 246
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.52d