Climate change threatens coffee supplies, pushing prices up and driving adoption of resilient coffee varieties.

Climate change is disrupting global coffee production, with droughts in Brazil and Vietnam causing crop failures and driving Arabica prices to surge above $4.40 per pound in early 2025 before easing to around $3.70 by late September. Supply shortages have pressured roasters, while coffee prices in Australia rose to $5.50 per cup, up from $4 pre-pandemic. As traditional growing regions become less viable, farmers and scientists are adopting climate-resilient alternatives like the Timor Hybrid, Excelsa, and Liberica, which better withstand heat, drought, and disease. Though these varieties remain niche in major markets, they are gaining traction in regions like Uganda and South Sudan, signaling a shift toward sustainable, adaptable coffee production amid rising global demand.