Etelle Higonnet

Etelle Higonnet, founder of Coffee Watch and former U.S. National Wildlife Federation adviser, shines a light on the dark side of the coffee industry. She discusses how coffee production contributes to deforestation and human rights abuses, such as child labor and slavery. Higonnet stresses that implementing fair wages could significantly reduce these violations. She champions the European Union Deforestation Regulation as a vital step to improve industry practices and protect both people and the planet. Ethical sourcing in the coffee supply chain is crucial for positive change.