1063 John Abatzoglou - Climate Change and Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 2nd in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced. In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro, Lee and John discuss the impact of climate change on coffee cultivation. They delve into how global warming is altering the optimal conditions for coffee growing, including temperature changes leading to both loss of suitable areas and potential new regions becoming viable for coffee cultivation. The episode discusses the significant effects of temperature shifts on coffee yield and explores the concept of assisted migration to adapt to these changes. Additionally, they touch on the broader implications of climate change, including the potential for reforestation as a carbon sequestration strategy. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities facing coffee farming amidst climate change. 00:00 Exploring Climate Change and Coffee Suitability 00:27 Sponsored Segment: Becoming a Coffee Consultant 01:06 Introduction to the Episode and Guest 01:16 The Impact of Climate Change on Coffee Cultivation 01:34 Understanding Coffee's Climate Preferences 02:24 The Effects of Global Warming on Coffee Production 05:03 Adapting Coffee Cultivation to a Changing Climate 06:15 Exploring Genetic Adaptation and Assisted Migration 07:49 Predicting Climate Change and Its Impact on Coffee Growing Areas 09:04 The Dire Predictions for Coffee Suitability and Potential New Growing Areas 11:31 Discussing Climate Change Complexity and Solutions 20:46 Looking Ahead: Carbon, Agriculture, and Climate Change Connect with John and his lab at: https://www.climatologylab.org/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-abatzoglou/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops

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The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD provides content to the Global Coffee Industry Monday to Friday at 1 am PT. Episodes typically run between 20-25 minutes and are hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Each week a new 5-part series is released with a coffee industry expert speaking to challenges and innovations in the global coffee value chain. At Map It Forward, our mission is to encourage an industry mindset where people conspire to each other's success and our vision is to be a functional part of creating a standard within the coffee industry where people build responsible businesses with responsible pricing models. Our commitment to integrity, openness, authenticity, and curiosity is not just a statement; it's the cornerstone of everything we do. The video version of this podcast is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward Find out more about MAP IT FORWARD at https://www.mapitforward.coffee