Variance in Approach Toward a 'Sustainable' Coffee Industry in Costa Rica
"The monograph considers influence over time of Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance in 10 Costa Rican coffee farming communities. In-country perspectives and relevant historic and contemporary literature inform findings. Misaligned intentions to outcomes; different sustainability approaches; and...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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London
Ubiquity Press
2019, 2019
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Collection: | JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | "The monograph considers influence over time of Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance in 10 Costa Rican coffee farming communities. In-country perspectives and relevant historic and contemporary literature inform findings. Misaligned intentions to outcomes; different sustainability approaches; and variable influence is observed. There is opportunity to: consider when certifications are most useful; develop locally relevant standards; vertically integrate sourcing chains; consider how complementary mechanisms can be used alongside, or to improve certification approach. Sustainability of coffee as a cash crop, considering influence on biodiversity, and the possible implication of reduced coffee crop density for consumers, the market and farming landscapes, is considered." |
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Physical Description: | 244 |
ISBN: | 1911529773 9781911529774 |