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Ethiopian Coffee Industry Faces Climate Crisis, Urgent Action Needed

2/18/2026

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In Ethiopia, more than 4 million households rely on coffee for income, about one-third of export earnings.
Climate change increases heat exposure for coffee farms, with studies showing 57 days of harmful heat annually.
Ethiopia accounts for 6.4% of global coffee production and has recorded 34 extra days above 30°C.
The Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperatives Union lacks sufficient climate finance.
Dejene Dadi calls for government action to protect coffee supplies.

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Story summary

In Ethiopia, more than 4 million households rely on coffee for income, about one-third of export earnings.
Climate change increases heat exposure for coffee farms, with studies showing 57 days of harmful heat annually.
Ethiopia accounts for 6.4% of global coffee production and has recorded 34 extra days above 30°C.
The Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperatives Union lacks sufficient climate finance.
Dejene Dadi calls for government action to protect coffee supplies.