THE International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Nespresso have announced a new partnership to promote sustainable, resilient, and inclusive livelihoods for coffee-growing communities in Africa. The partnership also aims at preserving some of the world’s rarest coffee varieties. The deal features a US$$4.1 million investment by IFC in the not-for-profit Nespresso Sustainability Innovation Fund. Nespresso and…

Nespresso and IFC would also support coffee farmers as they transition to regenerative agriculture, which reduces carbon emissions, promotes nature-based solutions, and improves livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
