Sebastian Nielsen

Sebastian Nielsen, CEO of Slow Forest, is on a mission to transform coffee farming from a destructive industry to a regenerative powerhouse. He discusses the impact of conventional coffee production on deforestation and offers insights into how agroforestry can boost biodiversity and sustain smallholder livelihoods. Sebastian highlights the importance of indigenous knowledge in creating resilient landscapes and the financial viability of sustainable coffee. He also addresses consumer ignorance about coffee’s true environmental costs and the challenges faced in building a climate-positive supply chain.