Regenerative Agriculture has been gaining momentum in the coffee sector as an approach to sustainable farming that emphasizes improving natural resources (particularly soil, biodiversity, and water) and strengthening the resilience of farming systems against climate change and environmental degradation, contributing to farmer prosperity.
Several GCP Members and partners have already been incorporating regenerative agriculture into their work, but there are a multitude of approaches and existing knowledge. The lack of a common definition and baseline understanding at the global level presents a critical barrier to scaling regenerative efforts for coffee sustainability.
Responding to this need, GCP is leading a collaborative effort to align the definition, principles and outcomes of regenerative agriculture for the coffee sector. This alignment aims to ensure a resilient coffee supply with real benefits for farmers and nature – while mitigating risks of greenwashing and preparing for future regulations.
GCP’s workstream, called “RegenCoffee”, has a four-phase approach. The first phase (Dec 2024 – June 2025) focuses on creating a common language for RegenCoffee at the global level, building on the Coffee SR Code. The process is guided by GCP’s Technical Committee and topic experts, supported by GCP Members, and facilitated by the Secretariat and an external consultant.
GCP Consultation on RegenCoffee
To ensure that the RegenCoffee Framework reflects the realities and needs of all coffee stakeholders, GCP is launching a global public consultation between 19 March and 15 April 2025. The consultation process will draw on broad participation from the member community and beyond, including academia, donors, and investors.
GCP Members are encouraged to get involved!
The webinars will provide attendees with background information on the process and content, enabling an informed participation in the consultation survey.
Participants can expect to learn more about:
- Background and rationale of GCP’s RegenCoffee workstream
- GCP RegenCoffee: Consultation Draft
- RegenCoffee Framework and scope
- Opportunities to provide input and feedback
GCP Members will also be able to ask further questions and learn about the next steps of this important process.
The guiding document will be presented at the GCP Member Assembly on 24-25 June in Basel, Switzerland, this will be an important input to the Coffee SR Code revision in 2026. The final RegenCoffee Framework will be published later this year.
UPCOMING EVENTS – GCP Member webinars
19 March
9:00 EST | 10:00 BRT | 14:00 CET | 20:00 ITC
10 April
6:00 EST | 7:00 BRT | 12:00 CEST | 17:00 ITC
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