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In the coffee region around Mount Elgon in Uganda, deforestation, soil erosion and dependence on firewood have affected local farmers' living standards for years. This project for fair trade cooperative Coffee-A-Cup addressed the issue with 13,000 improved cookstoves and 5 million planted trees, resulting in more than 200,000 tonnes of CO2 reduction and better incomes for the region.
The Mount Elgon region in Uganda is known for its Arabica coffee, which is also the main source of income for local households. At the same time, 90% of the population depends on firewood for cooking. This places enormous pressure on surrounding forests, causing soil erosion, landslides and declining coffee yields. It is a vicious cycle that further undermines the living standards of coffee farmers.
Technical assistance and carbon finance for client ProClimate, supporting the local fair trade cooperative Coffee-A-Cup. Business modelling and attracting impact finance for the distribution of 13,000 improved cookstoves and the planting of 5 million native trees.
The project reached the final planning phase and financial close. The expected outcome: more than 200,000 tonnes of CO2 reduction, along with significant health and productivity gains for coffee farmers in the region.