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Climate change is already affecting real farmers

Listen to farmers

Alejandra Lemus

With the help of 2,000 of her fellow members, Alejandra and her cooperative have planted more than 1.5 million trees and are leading a revival of cocoa production to expand beyond coffee, which has been affected badly by droughts and disease.

Miriam Zelaya

Growing up around coffee, Miriam always knew she wanted to have her own farm. Learn how she is prioritizing the planet with Fairtrade, organic and biodynamic farming!

Fairtrade certified banana farmer in front of banana trees in Peru

Elisandre

Agriculture accounts for 70% of fresh water withdrawals globally. Learn how the cooperative where Elisandre works in Peru is working to conserve this precious resource.

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All month, we will be shedding light on the impact that climate change is having on real farmers and workers around the world. Join us in bearing witness to this reality and in standing up with farmers so that we can all have a sustainable future.

Educate yourself & your community

Farmers around the world are already grappling with the effects of climate change. Take time this month to learn about this critical issue by following us @FairtradeMarkUS. Each week we will focus on a different commodity, sharing stories, important statistics and ways to get involved.

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By 2050

coffee, tea, cocoa and cotton will be so severely affected that production in some areas will even disappear.

80%

80% of people living in extreme poverty are in rural areas

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No farmers, no food

Now is the time for change

We are at a critical moment in history. Since trade began, people have always been exploited. This isn’t just part of the game, it’s a real problem. A bad deal could mean not having enough food for you and your family, not being able to fix critical farming equipment or invest in your business.

On top of that – climate change is here. It manifests as rampant plant diseases, changing weather patterns, droughts, fires, unpredictable harvests – the list goes on, and continues to grow. Climate change threatens not only crops, but also the lives and livelihoods of millions of farmers around the world.

Take time this month to learn about products you use every day, and how you can make them more sustainable.

Fairtrade farmer tends coffee plants in a greenhouse in Kenya.

Climate Academy

Adapting together

Fairtrade farmers are part of a network of nearly 2 million farmers & workers that are battling many of the same climate related challenges. Connecting farmers to each other, to regional experts in Producer Networks and outside partners accelerates collaborative adaptation and mitigation.

Over the past three years,10,000 coffee farmers in Kenya participated in training through the Fairtrade Climate Academy. From farming techniques to converting to renewable energy to raising awareness among community leaders, this program has had a tangible impact on both the success of the farms and the lives of the people who cultivate coffee.

Choose Fairtrade. Choose the Planet.