Nepal’s specialty coffee journey began in 1999 with the shop "Himalayan Java". While tea remains central to its culture, coffee demand is growing locally and internationally, with significant production potential still untapped.
A recent study by ETH student Alicia Luther found that improving agricultural training for Indian women requires a participative, demand-driven approach, focusing on participants' interests to enhance adoption potential.
In East Africa, millions of hectares face threats from the invasive tree species Prosopis juliflora. A seven-year international research project, including CDE scientists, focused on halting its spread. Interview with Albrecht Ehrensperger.