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Unpredictable Climate
Unpredictable and extreme weather events are undermining people’s agency and ability to plan for the future.
STORY
2
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Unpredictable Climate
Unpredictable and extreme weather events are undermining people’s agency and ability to plan for the future.
STORY
2
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1
Unpredictable Climate
Unpredictable and extreme weather events are undermining people’s agency and ability to plan for the future.
In the Greater Caribbean, people's ways of life are deeply interwoven with the natural environment. Economic, cultural, and social practices depend on predictable weather patterns from one season to another.
In the Greater Caribbean, people's ways of life are deeply interwoven with the natural environment. Economic, cultural, and social practices depend on predictable weather patterns from one season to another.
In the Greater Caribbean, people's ways of life are deeply interwoven with the natural environment. Economic, cultural, and social practices depend on predictable weather patterns from one season to another.
However, climate change is disrupting long established life rhythms, such as the harvest cycle.
However, climate change is disrupting long established life rhythms, such as the harvest cycle.
However, climate change is disrupting long established life rhythms, such as the harvest cycle.
The climate crisis is causing significant deviations from historical norms, severely impacting traditional ways of life. This unpredictability threatens livelihoods and food systems, while also disrupting the flow of trade, services, goods, and people. As a result, climate change is reshaping how people perceive both their present and their future.
Shifting weather patterns increasingly challenge the long-term viability of traditional practices and local knowledge:
The climate crisis is causing significant deviations from historical norms, severely impacting traditional ways of life. This unpredictability threatens livelihoods and food systems, while also disrupting the flow of trade, services, goods, and people. As a result, climate change is reshaping how people perceive both their present and their future.
Shifting weather patterns increasingly challenge the long-term viability of traditional practices and local knowledge:
The climate crisis is causing significant deviations from historical norms, severely impacting traditional ways of life. This unpredictability threatens livelihoods and food systems, while also disrupting the flow of trade, services, goods, and people. As a result, climate change is reshaping how people perceive both their present and their future.
Shifting weather patterns increasingly challenge the long-term viability of traditional practices and local knowledge:
"I have a book that my father gave me, the book that farmers usually use. And because it describes what you are supposed to do, what was supposed to happen, the prediction was accurate. Starting in 2020, everything has changed."
Focus group participant, Antigua and Barbuda
"I have a book that my father gave me, the book that farmers usually use. And because it describes what you are supposed to do, what was supposed to happen, the prediction was accurate. Starting in 2020, everything has changed."
Focus group participant, Antigua and Barbuda
"I have a book that my father gave me, the book that farmers usually use. And because it describes what you are supposed to do, what was supposed to happen, the prediction was accurate. Starting in 2020, everything has changed."
Focus group participant, Antigua and Barbuda
In Costa Rica, traditional tools for predicting the weather are no longer trusted. Before climate change, local farmers carefully observed weather conditions during the first 19 days of January, to “paint” the weather for the rest of the year. This popular belief known as “Las Pintas” has informed planning practices for centuries. However, warmer winters mean that farmers are no longer able to rely on “Las Pintas” as a barometer to predict planting and harvesting cycles. Today, the word ‘weather’ is associated with 'uncertainty' and 'change’, while “Las Pintas” is now associated with another definition of the word - “criminal.”
In Costa Rica, traditional tools for predicting the weather are no longer trusted. Before climate change, local farmers carefully observed weather conditions during the first 19 days of January, to “paint” the weather for the rest of the year. This popular belief known as “Las Pintas” has informed planning practices for centuries. However, warmer winters mean that farmers are no longer able to rely on “Las Pintas” as a barometer to predict planting and harvesting cycles. Today, the word ‘weather’ is associated with 'uncertainty' and 'change’, while “Las Pintas” is now associated with another definition of the word - “criminal.”
In Costa Rica, traditional tools for predicting the weather are no longer trusted. Before climate change, local farmers carefully observed weather conditions during the first 19 days of January, to “paint” the weather for the rest of the year. This popular belief known as “Las Pintas” has informed planning practices for centuries. However, warmer winters mean that farmers are no longer able to rely on “Las Pintas” as a barometer to predict planting and harvesting cycles. Today, the word ‘weather’ is associated with 'uncertainty' and 'change’, while “Las Pintas” is now associated with another definition of the word - “criminal.”
San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Due to its favorable climate, the Caribbean region is vital for global coffee production. In Costa Rica, unpredictable weather patterns are disrupting growth cycles. Coffee berries are now ripening months earlier than expected.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Climate change impacts on coffee production lead some growers, like Luis Arturo Bonilla who is passionate about sustainability and regeneration, to adopt new agricultural practices to sustain their livelihoods.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Coffee production relies on seasonal labor. At Ricardo Calderón’s farm, 80% of workers are Panamanian and 15% Nicaraguan. With growing production uncertainty, some laborers consider leaving the region, while others abandon migration entirely.
Café Haug, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Today, the Dota region attracts migrants. However, decades ago, locals moved to the U.S. Some returned to support coffee agriculture. León Cortés, a third-generation coffee producer and son of a returnee, is now a respected roaster.
Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica
Many companies across the globe are transforming production to reduce carbon emissions. The Coopedota cooperative is the world’s first carbon-neutral coffee processor. Moreover, it promotes sustainable practices amongst its 1,100 members.
Las Mercedes farm, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Maria Juanita Solano works on a coffee farm that’s planting drought-resistant crops and diversifying to adapt to an unpredictable climate. These efforts aim to ensure people can keep enjoying coffee while boosting the farm's resilience.
San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Due to its favorable climate, the Caribbean region is vital for global coffee production. In Costa Rica, unpredictable weather patterns are disrupting growth cycles. Coffee berries are now ripening months earlier than expected.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Climate change impacts on coffee production lead some growers, like Luis Arturo Bonilla who is passionate about sustainability and regeneration, to adopt new agricultural practices to sustain their livelihoods.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Coffee production relies on seasonal labor. At Ricardo Calderón’s farm, 80% of workers are Panamanian and 15% Nicaraguan. With growing production uncertainty, some laborers consider leaving the region, while others abandon migration entirely.
Café Haug, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Today, the Dota region attracts migrants. However, decades ago, locals moved to the U.S. Some returned to support coffee agriculture. León Cortés, a third-generation coffee producer and son of a returnee, is now a respected roaster.
Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica
Many companies across the globe are transforming production to reduce carbon emissions. The Coopedota cooperative is the world’s first carbon-neutral coffee processor. Moreover, it promotes sustainable practices amongst its 1,100 members.
Las Mercedes farm, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Maria Juanita Solano works on a coffee farm that’s planting drought-resistant crops and diversifying to adapt to an unpredictable climate. These efforts aim to ensure people can keep enjoying coffee while boosting the farm's resilience.
San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Due to its favorable climate, the Caribbean region is vital for global coffee production. In Costa Rica, unpredictable weather patterns are disrupting growth cycles. Coffee berries are now ripening months earlier than expected.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Climate change impacts on coffee production lead some growers, like Luis Arturo Bonilla who is passionate about sustainability and regeneration, to adopt new agricultural practices to sustain their livelihoods.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Coffee production relies on seasonal labor. At Ricardo Calderón’s farm, 80% of workers are Panamanian and 15% Nicaraguan. With growing production uncertainty, some laborers consider leaving the region, while others abandon migration entirely.
Café Haug, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Today, the Dota region attracts migrants. However, decades ago, locals moved to the U.S. Some returned to support coffee agriculture. León Cortés, a third-generation coffee producer and son of a returnee, is now a respected roaster.
Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica
Many companies across the globe are transforming production to reduce carbon emissions. The Coopedota cooperative is the world’s first carbon-neutral coffee processor. Moreover, it promotes sustainable practices amongst its 1,100 members.
Las Mercedes farm, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Maria Juanita Solano works on a coffee farm that’s planting drought-resistant crops and diversifying to adapt to an unpredictable climate. These efforts aim to ensure people can keep enjoying coffee while boosting the farm's resilience.
San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Due to its favorable climate, the Caribbean region is vital for global coffee production. In Costa Rica, unpredictable weather patterns are disrupting growth cycles. Coffee berries are now ripening months earlier than expected.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Climate change impacts on coffee production lead some growers, like Luis Arturo Bonilla who is passionate about sustainability and regeneration, to adopt new agricultural practices to sustain their livelihoods.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Coffee production relies on seasonal labor. At Ricardo Calderón’s farm, 80% of workers are Panamanian and 15% Nicaraguan. With growing production uncertainty, some laborers consider leaving the region, while others abandon migration entirely.
Café Haug, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Today, the Dota region attracts migrants. However, decades ago, locals moved to the U.S. Some returned to support coffee agriculture. León Cortés, a third-generation coffee producer and son of a returnee, is now a respected roaster.
Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica
Many companies across the globe are transforming production to reduce carbon emissions. The Coopedota cooperative is the world’s first carbon-neutral coffee processor. Moreover, it promotes sustainable practices amongst its 1,100 members.
Las Mercedes farm, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Maria Juanita Solano works on a coffee farm that’s planting drought-resistant crops and diversifying to adapt to an unpredictable climate. These efforts aim to ensure people can keep enjoying coffee while boosting the farm's resilience.
San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Due to its favorable climate, the Caribbean region is vital for global coffee production. In Costa Rica, unpredictable weather patterns are disrupting growth cycles. Coffee berries are now ripening months earlier than expected.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Climate change impacts on coffee production lead some growers, like Luis Arturo Bonilla who is passionate about sustainability and regeneration, to adopt new agricultural practices to sustain their livelihoods.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Coffee production relies on seasonal labor. At Ricardo Calderón’s farm, 80% of workers are Panamanian and 15% Nicaraguan. With growing production uncertainty, some laborers consider leaving the region, while others abandon migration entirely.
Café Haug, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Today, the Dota region attracts migrants. However, decades ago, locals moved to the U.S. Some returned to support coffee agriculture. León Cortés, a third-generation coffee producer and son of a returnee, is now a respected roaster.
Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica
Many companies across the globe are transforming production to reduce carbon emissions. The Coopedota cooperative is the world’s first carbon-neutral coffee processor. Moreover, it promotes sustainable practices amongst its 1,100 members.
Las Mercedes farm, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Maria Juanita Solano works on a coffee farm that’s planting drought-resistant crops and diversifying to adapt to an unpredictable climate. These efforts aim to ensure people can keep enjoying coffee while boosting the farm's resilience.
San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Due to its favorable climate, the Caribbean region is vital for global coffee production. In Costa Rica, unpredictable weather patterns are disrupting growth cycles. Coffee berries are now ripening months earlier than expected.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Climate change impacts on coffee production lead some growers, like Luis Arturo Bonilla who is passionate about sustainability and regeneration, to adopt new agricultural practices to sustain their livelihoods.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Coffee production relies on seasonal labor. At Ricardo Calderón’s farm, 80% of workers are Panamanian and 15% Nicaraguan. With growing production uncertainty, some laborers consider leaving the region, while others abandon migration entirely.
Café Haug, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Today, the Dota region attracts migrants. However, decades ago, locals moved to the U.S. Some returned to support coffee agriculture. León Cortés, a third-generation coffee producer and son of a returnee, is now a respected roaster.
Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica
Many companies across the globe are transforming production to reduce carbon emissions. The Coopedota cooperative is the world’s first carbon-neutral coffee processor. Moreover, it promotes sustainable practices amongst its 1,100 members.
Las Mercedes farm, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Maria Juanita Solano works on a coffee farm that’s planting drought-resistant crops and diversifying to adapt to an unpredictable climate. These efforts aim to ensure people can keep enjoying coffee while boosting the farm's resilience.
San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Due to its favorable climate, the Caribbean region is vital for global coffee production. In Costa Rica, unpredictable weather patterns are disrupting growth cycles. Coffee berries are now ripening months earlier than expected.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Climate change impacts on coffee production lead some growers, like Luis Arturo Bonilla who is passionate about sustainability and regeneration, to adopt new agricultural practices to sustain their livelihoods.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Coffee production relies on seasonal labor. At Ricardo Calderón’s farm, 80% of workers are Panamanian and 15% Nicaraguan. With growing production uncertainty, some laborers consider leaving the region, while others abandon migration entirely.
Café Haug, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Today, the Dota region attracts migrants. However, decades ago, locals moved to the U.S. Some returned to support coffee agriculture. León Cortés, a third-generation coffee producer and son of a returnee, is now a respected roaster.
Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica
Many companies across the globe are transforming production to reduce carbon emissions. The Coopedota cooperative is the world’s first carbon-neutral coffee processor. Moreover, it promotes sustainable practices amongst its 1,100 members.
Las Mercedes farm, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Maria Juanita Solano works on a coffee farm that’s planting drought-resistant crops and diversifying to adapt to an unpredictable climate. These efforts aim to ensure people can keep enjoying coffee while boosting the farm's resilience.
San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Due to its favorable climate, the Caribbean region is vital for global coffee production. In Costa Rica, unpredictable weather patterns are disrupting growth cycles. Coffee berries are now ripening months earlier than expected.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Climate change impacts on coffee production lead some growers, like Luis Arturo Bonilla who is passionate about sustainability and regeneration, to adopt new agricultural practices to sustain their livelihoods.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Coffee production relies on seasonal labor. At Ricardo Calderón’s farm, 80% of workers are Panamanian and 15% Nicaraguan. With growing production uncertainty, some laborers consider leaving the region, while others abandon migration entirely.
Café Haug, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Today, the Dota region attracts migrants. However, decades ago, locals moved to the U.S. Some returned to support coffee agriculture. León Cortés, a third-generation coffee producer and son of a returnee, is now a respected roaster.
Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica
Many companies across the globe are transforming production to reduce carbon emissions. The Coopedota cooperative is the world’s first carbon-neutral coffee processor. Moreover, it promotes sustainable practices amongst its 1,100 members.
Las Mercedes farm, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Maria Juanita Solano works on a coffee farm that’s planting drought-resistant crops and diversifying to adapt to an unpredictable climate. These efforts aim to ensure people can keep enjoying coffee while boosting the farm's resilience.
San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Due to its favorable climate, the Caribbean region is vital for global coffee production. In Costa Rica, unpredictable weather patterns are disrupting growth cycles. Coffee berries are now ripening months earlier than expected.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Climate change impacts on coffee production lead some growers, like Luis Arturo Bonilla who is passionate about sustainability and regeneration, to adopt new agricultural practices to sustain their livelihoods.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Coffee production relies on seasonal labor. At Ricardo Calderón’s farm, 80% of workers are Panamanian and 15% Nicaraguan. With growing production uncertainty, some laborers consider leaving the region, while others abandon migration entirely.
Café Haug, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Today, the Dota region attracts migrants. However, decades ago, locals moved to the U.S. Some returned to support coffee agriculture. León Cortés, a third-generation coffee producer and son of a returnee, is now a respected roaster.
Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica
Many companies across the globe are transforming production to reduce carbon emissions. The Coopedota cooperative is the world’s first carbon-neutral coffee processor. Moreover, it promotes sustainable practices amongst its 1,100 members.
Las Mercedes farm, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Maria Juanita Solano works on a coffee farm that’s planting drought-resistant crops and diversifying to adapt to an unpredictable climate. These efforts aim to ensure people can keep enjoying coffee while boosting the farm's resilience.
San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Due to its favorable climate, the Caribbean region is vital for global coffee production. In Costa Rica, unpredictable weather patterns are disrupting growth cycles. Coffee berries are now ripening months earlier than expected.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Climate change impacts on coffee production lead some growers, like Luis Arturo Bonilla who is passionate about sustainability and regeneration, to adopt new agricultural practices to sustain their livelihoods.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Coffee production relies on seasonal labor. At Ricardo Calderón’s farm, 80% of workers are Panamanian and 15% Nicaraguan. With growing production uncertainty, some laborers consider leaving the region, while others abandon migration entirely.
Café Haug, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Today, the Dota region attracts migrants. However, decades ago, locals moved to the U.S. Some returned to support coffee agriculture. León Cortés, a third-generation coffee producer and son of a returnee, is now a respected roaster.
Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica
Many companies across the globe are transforming production to reduce carbon emissions. The Coopedota cooperative is the world’s first carbon-neutral coffee processor. Moreover, it promotes sustainable practices amongst its 1,100 members.
Las Mercedes farm, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Maria Juanita Solano works on a coffee farm that’s planting drought-resistant crops and diversifying to adapt to an unpredictable climate. These efforts aim to ensure people can keep enjoying coffee while boosting the farm's resilience.
San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Due to its favorable climate, the Caribbean region is vital for global coffee production. In Costa Rica, unpredictable weather patterns are disrupting growth cycles. Coffee berries are now ripening months earlier than expected.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Climate change impacts on coffee production lead some growers, like Luis Arturo Bonilla who is passionate about sustainability and regeneration, to adopt new agricultural practices to sustain their livelihoods.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Coffee production relies on seasonal labor. At Ricardo Calderón’s farm, 80% of workers are Panamanian and 15% Nicaraguan. With growing production uncertainty, some laborers consider leaving the region, while others abandon migration entirely.
Café Haug, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Today, the Dota region attracts migrants. However, decades ago, locals moved to the U.S. Some returned to support coffee agriculture. León Cortés, a third-generation coffee producer and son of a returnee, is now a respected roaster.
Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica
Many companies across the globe are transforming production to reduce carbon emissions. The Coopedota cooperative is the world’s first carbon-neutral coffee processor. Moreover, it promotes sustainable practices amongst its 1,100 members.
Las Mercedes farm, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Maria Juanita Solano works on a coffee farm that’s planting drought-resistant crops and diversifying to adapt to an unpredictable climate. These efforts aim to ensure people can keep enjoying coffee while boosting the farm's resilience.
San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Due to its favorable climate, the Caribbean region is vital for global coffee production. In Costa Rica, unpredictable weather patterns are disrupting growth cycles. Coffee berries are now ripening months earlier than expected.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Climate change impacts on coffee production lead some growers, like Luis Arturo Bonilla who is passionate about sustainability and regeneration, to adopt new agricultural practices to sustain their livelihoods.
Copey de Dota, Costa Rica
Coffee production relies on seasonal labor. At Ricardo Calderón’s farm, 80% of workers are Panamanian and 15% Nicaraguan. With growing production uncertainty, some laborers consider leaving the region, while others abandon migration entirely.
Café Haug, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Today, the Dota region attracts migrants. However, decades ago, locals moved to the U.S. Some returned to support coffee agriculture. León Cortés, a third-generation coffee producer and son of a returnee, is now a respected roaster.
Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica
Many companies across the globe are transforming production to reduce carbon emissions. The Coopedota cooperative is the world’s first carbon-neutral coffee processor. Moreover, it promotes sustainable practices amongst its 1,100 members.
Las Mercedes farm, San Pablo de León Cortés, Costa Rica
Maria Juanita Solano works on a coffee farm that’s planting drought-resistant crops and diversifying to adapt to an unpredictable climate. These efforts aim to ensure people can keep enjoying coffee while boosting the farm's resilience.
