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Page 1: © Fairtrade 2011 Fairtrade products carry this Mark © Fairtrade 2012 Fairtrade and climate change

© Fairtrade 2011 Fairtrade products carry this Mark© Fairtrade 2012

Fairtrade and climate change

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© Fairtrade 2012 Fairtrade products carry this Mark

1. What is climate change?2. Why is climate change an issue for

farmers?3. Challenges faced by farmers in adapting

to climate change4. How Fairtrade supports farmers in

adapting to climate change5. Sustainability of farmer livelihoods6. Case study

Contents

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What is climate change?

1. The earth absorbs sunbeams

2. The earth reflects some of the energy back

3. This is reflected again by the atmosphere

CO2

4. Reflected by the surface and becomes trapped in our atmosphere

5. The layer of gas and steam prevents the heat leaving the atmosphere causing warming

Sun

CO2

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Why climate change is an issue for farmers

• Extended droughts

• Increased evaporation of water

• Loss of forests

• Death of livestock

• Decreased yields

• Less water availability

• Sea level rises

• Shortage of agricultural products

• Increased pests

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Challenges in adapting to climate change

• Lack of funds and resources

• Lack of knowledge about alternatives

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How Fairtrade supports farmers adapting to climate change

• Education

• Access to resources

• Adaptation techniques

• Mitigation techniques

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Adaptation

Kasinthula Sugar Cane Growers

Shire Valley, Malawi

Women preparing seed cane

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Other adaption techniques

Cocoa intercropping

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Mitigation

ACOPAGRO Co-operative

Peru

Cocoa pods ready for harvest

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Improving the sustainability of farmers livelihoods

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Case study: Gumutindo

Location: Border of Uganda and Kenya

6,000 members, half of which are women

Contains 10 coffee partnerships

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Cause for concern

• Climate change and migration to the area increases pressure on land

• Arabica niche temperature requirements increase stress

• Spread of disease and pests

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Taking action

• Cow share project

• Tree nursery and training scheme

• Fuel efficient stoves

• Pest and disease management

• Water storage project

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