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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 global alignment to establish a common language for regenerative agriculture in coffee production, anchored in the Coffee Sustainability Reference Code, called RegenCoffee.

The goal is to provide the global coffee sector with a foundational guide containing the definition, objectives, principles and expected outcomes of RegenCoffee. 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.

To ensure that the RegenCoffee Framework reflects the diverse realities and needs of coffee stakeholders, GCP is conducting a public consultation until 15 April 2025. The consultation process draws on broad participation from the member community and beyond, including academia, donors, and investors.

To provide your feedback to the RegenCoffee Framework please follow these steps:

1. Read the Consultation Draft

2. Take the main survey to provide input on the general aspects of the Consultation Draft

3. OPTIONAL: provide detailed technical survey focused specifically on the section of Outcome and Practice-Based Indicators.

The feedback provided through these surveys will inform the RegenCoffee Framework’s refinement. The guiding document will be presented at the GCP Member Assembly on 24-25 June in Basel, Switzerland, with the final RegenCoffee Framework published later this year. This will be an important input to the Coffee Sustainability Reference Code revision in 2026.

The RegenCoffee global public consultation will run until 15 April. Participate now to advance a common language for RegenCoffee and collective action for coffee sustainability!

GCP thanks the following organizations for supporting this work


Contact

Lauren Weiss

Senior Manager Countries and Partnershipsemail me

Lauren Weiss

Senior Manager Countries and Partnershipsemail me

Lauren Weiss coordinates and oversees the work of GCP’s network of Country Platforms and supports partnership development. She has over eight years of experience in international development, and has been specifically focusing on sustainable coffee since 2019. Her previous experiences focused on project management and program evaluation, having consulted for international organizations, NGOs, and the private sector.

Lauren holds a Master’s degree in International Public Management from Sciences Po Paris. She speaks English and French, and is based in Bonn, Germany.

Gabriel Chavez Gonzalez

Manager Sustainable Sourcingemail me

Gabriel Chavez Gonzalez

Manager Sustainable Sourcingemail me

As Manager Sustainable Sourcing, Gabriel plays a critical role driving the coffee sector towards sustainable sourcing by supporting GCP Members with common tools and technical services, increasing demand for sustainable coffee, and fostering sector wide alignment and transparency on sustainability.

Gabriel is an environmental engineer with a Master’s degree in Environmental Management, dedicated to sustainability in the coffee sector. Since graduating in 2016, he has worked extensively in the coffee industry, focusing on implementing sustainability standards at the farm level, working aside the coffee cooperatives in Colombia and supply chain actors. With seven years of experience at one of the country’s leading coffee exporters, he has developed deep expertise in certification processes, compliance strategies, and supporting farmers in adopting sustainable practices.

Passionate about improving the livelihoods of coffee farmers, he believes sustainability is key to addressing challenges such as climate change, price volatility, and the need for greater investment in coffee-growing communities. His work has been driven by a strong commitment to responsible sourcing, environmental protection, and ensuring long-term economic resilience for producers.

Gabriel is based in Medellín, Colombia and is fluent in both English and Spanish.

He likes his coffee hot (not a fan of cold brew), strong, and preferably between 3 and 4 cups a day.

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