Variance in Approach Toward a 'Sustainable' Coffee Industry in Costa Rica Perspectives from Within; Lessons and Insights

• Main Author: Vogt, Melissa (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: London Ubiquity Press 2019
• Subjects: Development studies; History; Society & social sciences; Ethical issues & debates; Biology, life sciences; Sustainability; Regulatory approaches; Sustainability standards; Poverty reduction; Environment; Biodiversity; Colonial and contemporary history; Costa Rica; Sustainability certification schemes; Rainforest Alliance; Fairtrade; Coffee farming landscapes
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

Summary

"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. "

Physical Description

1 electronic resource (244 p.)

ISBN

bce
9781911529767; 9781911529781; 9781911529798

Access

Open Access