John Abatzoglou - Climate Change and Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast #1063 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/

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