Contents

1. Overview
2. introduction
3. Coffee and sustainability
4. Coffee and the future
5. Vision, efforts and hopes of Zayed

Overview

The world we live in today is not the same as it was fifty years ago. There is an increase in pollution rates and a significant rise in temperatures, and there is an aura around the concept of sustainability at the present time, but the economic-environmental situation and long-term social health are a very important vital consideration.Recently, coffee has been undergoing changes that could significantly impact its production and potentially lead to a decline in its cultivation or even its extinction. Come with us as we tell you the story and learn more details. We love coffee, and so do you. Read on as we tell you about the concept of sustainability, how coffee is affected by climate change, and why sustainability is the best solution to save our coffee.

the introduction 

Sustainability and the environment are the most talked-about topics in the world today, and have become a major concern for most researchers. Agriculture causes the deforestation of 80% of tropical forests, and coffee cultivation requires large amounts of resources. Coffee processing, import and export operations also impact the environment.

Coffee is threatened by current climate change, as it requires a moderately warm environment to thrive. Over the past 50 years, the Earth’s temperature has increased by 1.1 degrees.

This topic is deep but also simple. We will talk about coffee and climate change, coffee and sustainability, the future of coffee, and we will also talk about our efforts as Zayed and our vision.

Coffee and sustainability

The word “sustainability” is thrown around a lot, and the way we understand it has changed somewhat over the years. But when we talk about sustainability and coffee, we’re really talking about the triple bottom line: “people, the world, and profit.” So, what’s the relationship between sustainability and coffee?Climate change particularly affects coffee farmers. Rainfall has become more erratic, floods and droughts are more common, and rising temperatures threaten coffee farmers regardless of their location.Specialty coffee is particularly at risk from climate change, as specialty coffee requires cooler temperatures to achieve the desired quality. Higher temperatures will force farmers to plant higher up mountains, reducing the amount of land available for coffee.

Now there’s another question: Why do we need social sustainability for coffee? Most coffee-producing countries are very poor and lack effective infrastructure. The economic sustainability of the industry is linked to the social sustainability of communities around the world. Now the need for sustainable manufacturing and coffee farming is urgent.

Environmental sustainability is a pressing and major issue today. Coffee cultivation leads to the destruction of 80% of tropical rainforests. Furthermore, coffee cultivation requires enormous amounts of resources, from import and export operations to coffee processing, all of which generally have negative environmental impacts. Therefore,Coffee cultivation has a negative impact on biodiversity, but there is still hope for healthy and sustainable methods that are not harmful or at least reduce the harm.

Can coffee be sustainable? People, the world, and profit are interconnected, and the coffee industry can achieve the triple bottom line. But let’s take a moment to understand what sustainable coffee is.It is defined as coffee grown in a way that preserves nature and provides a better livelihood for the people who grow and process it. This begs the question: Can coffee be grown in a way that doesn’t preserve the environment? It can. Coffee is grown only in tropical regions.In places that are home to most of the world’s remaining tropical forests, when farmers want to expand their coffee plantations, the easiest thing they do is cut down some of the surrounding forest,

Now for the next part: How will coffee be affected by climate change? The coffee industry relies primarily on two types: Arabica, which accounts for 60% of global production, and Canephora, or Robusta, which accounts for 40%. Average global production exceeds 80 million tons.Now there are many problems with current coffee farming such as traditional farming which requires huge amount of water as we can see every cup of coffee consumed destroys about five square centimeters of tropical forest.

Now some farmers are returning to organic farming to save water and reduce the impact of agriculture on the environment, but is this really the solution?

Ninety percent of coffee production now occurs in developing countries, the countries least responsible for global warming but facing dire consequences. Coffee cultivation faces dramatic variations in rainfall and sun exposure. Sometimes rainfall is heavy, sometimes scant, which damages the plant and leads to the spread of diseases in coffee seeds.

Now, if the situation remains as it is and the world continues on the same path, there will be no other solution except to return to the rare species of coffee in the Old World (Africa and Asia). There are 130 different species, 60% of which are at risk of extinction soon, but there is a specific species among them called “Stenophylla.”It is very rare and superior to Arabica in that it can grow at temperatures 7 degrees higher than Arabica, but it is difficult to obtain and farmers do not know anything about how to cultivate it.

The future of coffee

The future of coffee lies in gene editing. Now, in laboratories, scientists can alter coffee’s DNA, making it healthier and faster to produce, helping to lower production costs and increase coffee efficiency. This is hopeful news for healthier coffee production, and it’s exciting to consider.

Genetic engineering and the future of coffee

Climate change is disrupting the fragile conditions in which coffee currently exists and the primary source of income for those involved in its cultivation. Trying to find a coffee producer or farmer who hasn’t felt the impact of climate change is very difficult. Sulaiman Abu Bakar, a coffee producer in Aceh, Sumatra, notes,There is increasing variation in the two seasons in the region, specifically a longer dry season and a shorter rainy season. Climate change is believed to be responsible for this seasonal variability, which has led to a decline in green coffee yields.

Studies indicate that by 2050, climate change will affect more than half of the land currently used for coffee cultivation, creating unsuitable conditions for production. While climate change is difficult to predict, the scientific community agrees that the future outlook for coffee production is dire unless immediate action is taken.The response to climate change must include robust solutions. New coffee varieties are needed to adapt to the impact of climate change.

Conventional breeding programs can take more than 30 years to produce a commercially viable variety. Given the pace of climate change, this timeframe is unacceptable. Similarly, genetic engineering by integrating foreign DNA into an organism’s genome exists today, but it takes a long time and requires significant financial investment.

There is widespread consumer opposition to genetically modified foods and beverages, and the scientific community does not share this opposition. Given the dire forecasts for coffee cultivation in the coming decades, it seems clear that we must understand and embrace research involving genetic engineering as a potential tool in the fight for coffee supply.

Natural and artificial mutations, it’s getting more exciting now, as you know that a genetic mutation within DNA is the result of processes that occur naturally within an organism and interactions with its environment, mutations can arise during normal cellular events,Like when a cell divides, cell division is a very complex and coordinated process that creates two cells with identical genomes. Proteins work in complex arrangements and combinations to accurately replicate DNA destined for the dividing cells. Maybe you will feel that it is a bit difficult to understand, or wonder that it has become too complicated, but wait and we will give you the conclusion right away, so be patient.

So, what’s next?

Modifying coffee’s DNA using CRISPR or other biotechnologies will require a debate involving all stakeholders in the specialty coffee industry, from producers to consumers and everything in between. Unconscious reactions to genetically modified plants should not distract from this important discussion.

Now that you have seen Zayed and his efforts, congratulations, you have officially become a loyal fan.

At Zayed, we strive for an ethical path for the environment and people, so everything is measured in detail. We strive for sustainable coffee, not only for the present but for the future as well. We have started using environmentally friendly materials in our production.We recycle plastic while constantly striving to achieve a manufacturing process that is as environmentally friendly as possible under the current circumstances. We hope to be part of a bright future and are always striving to learn about various topics and ideas, especially those related to coffee.We search deeply to reach the roots of thought, and we have an open mind and a big heart that is open to the whole world with its differences. There is no need for us to tell you that this is your home because it has been that way from the beginning.

Thank you.