Lecture Description
This lecture explores the intersections of coffee farming, climate change, and gender within Uganda’s smallholder farming communities. Agriculture, particularly coffee, plays a crucial role in Uganda’s economy, but climate change poses a serious threat to its sustainability. Women, who are essential participants in the agricultural value chain, face heightened vulnerabilities, including limited access to land and resources. This lecture will focus on the specific effects of climate change on women smallholder farmers, their role in coffee production, and their innovative adaptation strategies. Attendees will gain insights into the gender gaps in climate adaptation efforts and policy responses, with a focus on creating more resilient and inclusive systems for coffee production.
Date: Friday April 25, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Room 352DEF
Category: Sustainability
Access: This lecture is free to attend with a Specialty Coffee Expo entry badge. Register to attend Specialty Coffee Expo here.
Please note that lecture sessions are open on a first-come, first-served basis. Early arrival is highly recommended to secure your seat.
Speakers
Johnbosco Birenge (he/him)
Trainer, Empire Agricultural Coffee Services Ltd
Birenge Johnbosco is a seasoned agricultural expert with over 18 years experience climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness, and coffee value chain development. Holds an M.Sc. in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of the Free State, South Africa, and a B.Sc. in Agriculture from Kyambogo University, Dip crop science Uganda. His expertise spans coffee value chain development, project evaluations, capacity building, and policy analysis. Johnbosco has worked extensively in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, leading initiatives in agronomy, farmer training, and market sustainability. His commitment to empowering smallholder women farmers and strengthening agricultural enterprises has contributed to sustainable farming and rural economic growth.