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Coffee Watch

@coffeewatch.bsky.social
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A new watchdog dedicated to the proposition that we should make the world a better place with each cup of coffee. From environmental to human rights abuses, we fight to reform the global coffee industry.

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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We’re proud to join workers to #BoycottStarbucks until baristas win a fair union contract. We’re fed up with unchecked corporate greed and wealthy executives ignoring their workers. Let’s show Starbucks that working people stand together ➡️ BoycottStarbucks.net @sbworkersunited.org
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Join VOCAL's first WAKE UP session! Tour the new Coffee Agroforestry e-Library with Eduardo Somarriba Chavez and Arlene López-Sampson from CATIE. Session open to civil society! 📅 9 Sept | 2–3:30pm CEST | Virtual Register:🔗 lnkd.in/ey5pmJny
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Child labor is common, and conditions are dire, in Costa Rica’s coffee sector. 🚨☕ This is not parents’ failure. It reflects government and industry failures to provide widespread accessibility for programs like Casas de la Alegría which provide safe childcare. coffeewatch.org/behind-costa...
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Behind Costa Rica's "pura vida" slogan lies exploitation. Our new report exposes the harsh conditions Indigenous Ngäbe-Buglé workers face harvesting coffee. The $450B coffee industry must change via #FPIC #IndigenousRights. 🔗https://coffeewatch.org/behind-costa-ricas-pura-vida/
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Ty to the journalists and news outlets who helped share our report, Poison in Your Coffee, with @INKOTA, PAN UK, and @Umwelthilfe! @RFI @EFEverde @Deutschlandfunk @wickedleeksmag @Nieuwsblad_be @dpa @abidjan24 @riffreporter @ecoticiasRED @informacion_es @coffeetalkmag and many more!
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
🌳☕Our new report, Robusta's Reckoning, reveals the toll on forests, water, farmers, workers, and children. Thanks to all those who helped amplify our report! Canary Media Inc. Folha de S.Paulo QahwaWorld Daily Coffee News Mongabay and many more!
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Vietnam's coffee system is reaching its limits, fast. But, a more resilient future is possible! Check out our recommendations. 🔗 coffeewatch.org/vietnams-robustas-r… #Coffee #Sustainability
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The consequences of biodiversity loss reach far beyond wildlife. Healthy ecosystems support healthier farms by protecting soil, regulating pests, and stabilizing water systems. Learn more: coffeewatch.org/vietnams-robustas-r…
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Climate change is threatening Vietnam's coffee future. ☕Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and decades of intensive farming are ⬇️ yields and hurting smallholders. Scientists warn suitable coffee-growing land could be cut in 1/2 by 2050. 🔗 coffeewatch.org/vietnams-robustas-r…
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Vietnam’s coffee industry depends on water, but groundwater depletion, deforestation, and climate change are pushing the system to its limits. Protecting forests and water resources is key to a resilient, traceable coffee sector. ☕💧 🔗https://coffeewatch.org/vietnams-robustas-reckoning/
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
A better coffee system is possible. Farmers around the world are already proving it through agroecology and sustainable farming. Now governments and the coffee industry must help scale the solutions. Every cup can be part of the change
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Coffee depends on bees, birds, healthy soil, and clean water. Yet many pesticides used to grow coffee are destroying the very ecosystems the crop needs to grow. The future of coffee depends on protecting nature—not poisoning it. coffeewatch.org/poison-in-your-coff…
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The greatest pesticide exposure doesn’t happen in your kitchen—it happens on farms. Coffee farmers are paying the price with their health. Read the new Poison in Your Coffee report and learn why change can’t wait. ☕🌱 coffeewatch.org/poison-in-your-coff…
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
New report: Poison in Your Coffee 👉60% of coffee pesticides are Highly Hazardous 👉Workers get sick & die 👉Water is poisoned in coffee regions 👉Birds, pollinators, and other creatures severely impacted 👉1 in 5 cups you drink contains pesticide residues, often toxic cocktails of residues
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
If a pesticide is too dangerous to use in Europe, why is it still being sold abroad? Communities growing our coffee deserve the same protections as everyone else. Human rights should never stop at a border. ☕🌱
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
New report: Vietnam’s coffee boom drove 207,428 ha of deforestation since 1990. The Central Highlands lost 1/3 of its forests as coffee expanded. Soil collapse, water crises & climate risks now threaten global supply. The world must act to protect coffee coffeewatch.org/vietnams-robustas-reckoning/
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Coffee production is up 62% in 25 years. Prices are at an all-time high. And yet coffee has never reflected the true cost of production.
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
A child's hands should be carrying books, not coffee. Children as young as 8 work on coffee farms, carrying heavy loads and missing school. Child labour has no place in our morning cup. Join us in the fight for a fairer coffee industry. #ChildLabour #Coffee
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
We’re not totally sold on arugula as a dairy substitute for coffee ☕🥬😅, but we are here for @gwynethpaltrow encouraging people to explore plant-based options. 🌱 What’s your go-to non-dairy milk? Drop it in the comments below 👇
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
🌎 This World Environment Day, coffee's future depends on true climate action. Coffee production remains reliant on synthetic fertilizers, water-intensive farming, & fossil fuel-based input that leaves vulnerable to climate shocks, supply chain disruptions, & rising costs driven by global conflicts.
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
In response to the Brazilian government's recent statement targeting organizations documenting forced labour in coffee supply chains: the issue is not the messengers. The issue is that workers continue to face exploitation. Protect workers. Address abuses. Demand accountability. #humanrights
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
The Coffee Barometer 2026 launch programme is out!!  June 11, 14:00 CEST - check out the full line-up below 👇 Registrations are still open: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Feeling overwhelmed by the headlines? ☕ Here are 4 positive changes happening in coffee—from deforestation monitoring and farmer support programs to global mapping and stronger sustainability commitments. 🌱
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Feeling overwhelmed by the headlines? ☕ Here are 4 positive changes happening in coffee—from deforestation monitoring and farmer support programs to global mapping and stronger sustainability commitments. 🌱
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Coffee should never come at the cost of forests, human rights, or exploitation. ☕🌱
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
What have 20 years of sustainability promises actually done to change coffee? ☕🌍 You have questions? We have answers! Join the 2026 Coffee Barometer webinar exploring transparency, rights, poverty, accountability, and power in global coffee. 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
In a galaxy not so far away… ☕🌌 Imagine a future where coffee supports forests, farmers, and clean water. 🌱 That future is starting to take shape—sustainable coffee is on the rise. Not science fiction. Just the future we can build. #MayThe4th #SustainableCoffee
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Dear Earth, we owe you better. 🌍☕ This Earth Day, choose coffee that gives back to the planet. Our choices matter. Tag your favourite coffee company to share this message with them! Learn more about agroforestry by exploring our e-library coffeewatch.org/new-coffee-a...
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Dear Earth, we owe you better. 🌎 Learn more about agroforestry by exploring our e-library: coffeewatch.org/new-coffee-agr…
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Regulation works! ☕🌳 Companies are already changing because of the EUDR. Yet—most still can’t prove their coffee is deforestation-free. EUDR NOW! 🔗 Forest 500 report by Global Canopy: forest500.org/publications/forest-5…
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
☕🔍 Who’s falling behind on due diligence in German coffee supply chains? In our ranking with DUH, Darboven comes in last on EUDR, LkSG & CSDDD alignment. 🚨 Weak transparency and major due diligence gaps raise concerns. 📖 Read more: coffeewatch.org/drinking-deforestat…
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Organizations including Conectas, Repórter Brasil, and the Business and Human Rights Centre urged the following at the UN re forced labor: ✅ Stronger enforcement & inspections ✅ Supply chain accountability ✅ Renewed govt–civil society dialogue 🔗 lnkd.in/d4VYFiHf
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Who’s leading on due diligence in German coffee? ☕ Top performers in our study with DUH: Alnatura JDE Peet’s Seeberger Tchibo Nestlé 🔗Read the full report: coffeewatch.org/drinking-deforestat… 👀 Next: the lowest performer
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
We joined the launch of the 2026 KnowTheChain Food & Beverage Benchmark ☕⚠️ Research by Business and Human Rights Centre + ADERE-MG in Brazil found an average of 5 indicators of forced labour per worker interviewed. 🎥 Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2GDvxzHa-A
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Brazil just launched Coffee Park platform to certify coffee as deforestation-free (post Dec 31, 2020). Farm mapping = key for traceability and beyond.🔗 www.gov.br/conab/pt-br/assuntos/not…
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
The International Coffee Organization just launched its campaign: “Coffee is part of the solution.” ☕ Nice slogan. But where’s the accountability? No commitments. No timelines. Coffee can be the solution — but only with real action. 💪🌱 #Coffee #Sustainability
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Coffee expansion is driving deforestation while climate change shrinks suitable land for growing it. Without strong deforestation laws, forests, wildlife, and the future of coffee are at risk. 🌳☕ Read the report: 🔗https://coffeewatch.org/drinking-deforestation-in-german-coffee/
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
By 2050, up to 50% of coffee-growing land could disappear. Farmers need support now. Tools like CafeClima help but we still need real action from companies and governments to stop deforestation and protect farmers.
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Every coffee conversation is a chance to grow something better. ☕🌱 When we talk about agroforestry, forests, human rights, and living wages, we are not making things complicated. We are making coffee fairer, stronger, and more sustainable for everyone in the chain.
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
DUH & Coffee Watch just ranked major coffee companies on their implementation of supply chain due diligence. Many still lack traceability and proper assessments. We are calling for strong regulation now! 🔗https://coffeewatch.org/drinking-deforestation-in-german-coffee/
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
5.5M farmers live below $3.20/day while coffee drives deforestation and toxic pesticide use. Farmers earn only 1–10% of the retail price. Change the system, support strong regulation! #EUDR #LkSG #CSDDD 🔗https://coffeewatch.org/drinking-deforestation-in-german-coffee/
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Women grow, harvest, & process much of the coffee we drink. Yet many women coffee farmers face barriers to basic healthcare. This #IWD2026, champion barista Lem Butler is leading the 10K for H.E.R. walk to raise funds for cervical cancer prevention programs supporting women in coffee communities.
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
New DUH & Coffee Watch report: major risks in German coffee supply chain due diligence. With the EUDR & CSDDD weakened, responsible companies face unfair competition — and forests & workers pay the price. 🔗https://coffeewatch.org/drinking-deforestation-in-german-coffee/
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
A 10-year study in Ethiopia found 95.4% of coffee production variation is driven by environmental factors like soil health, shade trees, and vegetation. Yet coffee farming is also the 6th largest driver of deforestation. 🌱 The solution: agroforestry.
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
#Coffee starts in the soil. Yet decades of chemical-heavy farming have degraded the living systems that sustain it. Healthy soil means stronger yields, drought resilience, and a more secure future for coffee. ☕🌱
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Sustainable coffee starts in the soil. 🌱 Healthy soil, climate-smart varieties, and the right rainfall make long-term coffee production possible — not just higher yields. ☕🌍
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Join us on February 26 for the launch of KnowTheChain’s 2026 Food & Beverage Benchmark Report. Discover what this year’s findings mean for workers and supply chain accountability. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
97% of global coffee production faces more heat because of climate change. 🌍☕ Harvests are shrinking as prices are rising. Learn more linked below. go.climatecentral.org/coffee_and_cl…
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Coffee Watch @coffeewatch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧 2026 marks the Year of the Fire Horse — a symbol of bold momentum and energy. We urge the coffee industry to seize this moment and address the systemic failures in China’s coffee sector. coffeewatch.org/ghost-farms-and-cof…
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