Agri-food systems are a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss—yet they also represent one of the most powerful opportunities for transformative change. Regenerative agriculture is emerging as a viable and scalable solution, with coffee as a high-leverage entry point. Coffee touches all dimensions of regeneration: people, biodiversity, climate, and economic resilience. As a globally traded commodity that grows in some of the
world’s most biodiverse and climate-sensitive regions, coffee presents both urgent risks and compelling opportunities for nature-positive transformation.

This panel will feature experts from Nespresso, Technoserve, PUR, and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and highlight how regenerative coffee programs are already delivering measurable returns—for farmers, for nature, and for long-term business value. Companies are increasingly turning to regenerative approaches not only to meet climate and sustainability goals, but also to secure resilient supply chains, strengthen producer partnerships, and protect product quality. As an example, we will share a large-scale, multi-strata agroforestry initiative that has been shown to improve tree cover, restore soil health, and enhance on-farm biodiversity—efforts that are critical for ensuring the long-term viability of coffee production. A key innovation is the use of a scalable Biodiversity Performance Index (BPI), which enables consistent measurement and verification of biodiversity outcomes, helping businesses and their partners demonstrate impact with confidence.

New findings will also be shared in an interactive format on returns across multiple dimensions: improved farmer incomes, strengthened export economies, and measurable reductions in GHG emissions. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the enabling conditions, implementation strategies, and impact metrics that position regenerative agriculture—starting with coffee—as a future-fit solution for resilient, nature-positive food systems.