This CDE article reviews how global coffee markets have evolved over the past quarter century, tracing the sector’s shift from severe price crises to today’s historically high market values. It highlights structural drivers behind price volatility, the growing influence of major traders, and the implications for smallholder farmers in producing countries. The piece offers an accessible overview of long-term trends in a key tropical commodity that remains central to many agricultural livelihoods worldwide.

A five-day academic immersion program on sustainability in food production and consumer behavior, jointly organized by SSBM Geneva and BFH-HAFL. The program blends business strategy with agri-food expertise and covers innovation in food production, consumer behavior, regulatory frameworks, applied research, and strategic tools for sustainable market leadership. Participants receive a joint Professional Development Certificate.

At the COP30 climate conference in Belém, FiBL underscores that agriculture must play a central role in addressing the climate crisis. Organic and agroecological approaches—such as humus formation, improved fertiliser management, agroforestry and adapted herd management—offer concrete pathways to strengthen climate resilience worldwide.

FiBL presented three research examples at its online COP30 side event, featuring results from carbon farming in Switzerland, agroforestry in the Sahel (Mali and Senegal), and emission reduction strategies in the Swiss dairy sector. This contribution brings Swiss and international research directly into global climate discussions.

The Research Partnership Grant (RPG) supports Swiss-based researchers in launching joint projects with partners from nine South Asian countries. By promoting interdisciplinary collaboration across institutions and borders, the RPG enables teams to test innovative ideas, gather preliminary data, and lay the groundwork for long-term cooperation.

What if food were a publicly shared good rather than a commodity? This discussion with Dr. Jose Luis Vivero Pol (Université de Louvain) and Dr. Johanna Herrigel (Biovision) examines “food as a commons” as an alternative to market-driven food systems. The event explores implications for sustainability, democracy, and global equity.