Book ; Online: Variance in Approach Toward a 'Sustainable' Coffee Industry in Costa Rica
2019
Abstract: 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; ... ...
Abstract | 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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Keywords | Science (General) ; Biology (General) ; Ethics ; Social sciences (General) ; History (General) ; Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration. International migration |
Size | 1 electronic resource (244 pages) |
Publisher | Ubiquity Press |
Document type | Book ; Online |
Note | English ; Open Access |
HBZ-ID | HT020395702 |
ISBN | 9781911529774 ; 9781911529767 ; 9781911529781 ; 9781911529798 ; 1911529773 ; 1911529765 ; 1911529781 ; 191152979X |
DOI | 10.5334/bce |
Database | ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture |
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