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06 Mar 2026 / News, Research

Climate Change and Regulatory Reform in Tanzania’s Coffee Sector

A new study analyzes how climate change and domestic regulatory reforms are reshaping coffee value chain governance in Tanzania. The findings show that smallholder farmers face increasing pressures despite reform efforts.

27 Feb 2026 / News, Research

Climate Change as a Business Strategy in the Coffee Sector

A new Open Access study by Janina Grabs analyzes how climate governance reshapes global coffee value chains. The article highlights who benefits from emerging carbon markets—and who carries the risks.

26 Feb 2026 / News, Research

New Publication: The Role of Religion in Climate Action and Sustainable Development

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book chapter by Adam Xavier Hearn, Jens Koehrsen, and Ann-Lea Buzzi

06 Feb 2026 / Research

EXPECT-AGRI field research underway in Côte d’Ivoire

The EXPECT-AGRI research group has arrived in Côte d’Ivoire and will be conducting field research across the country in the coming weeks.

30 Jan 2026 / News, Research

New publication: Rethinking climate resilience in the coffee sector

A new article by Janina Grabs and PACSMAC project partners has been published in World Development: “Resilience of what and for whom? Climate change mitigation and adaptation in the global, Ethiopian, and Tanzanian coffee sectors.”

17 Dec 2025 / News, Research

New study: How can car dependency be reduced in rural areas?

A new study with participation from the University of Basel explores how car dependency in rural areas can be reduced. Key factors include improved public transport services, integrated on-demand mobility options and targeted measures…

01 Dec 2025 / News, Research, People

"Coffee connects us with the whole world” – On sustainability in global supply chains with Prof Janina Grabs

How can global supply chains for coffee, cocoa and palm oil be socially and ecologically responsible? In this interview, Janina Grabs explains how public policy and private standards must work together to make production fairer and more…