World Coffee Conference

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About World Coffee Conference

It is the first time India is hosting the conference.
The earlier editions of WCC were held in London (2001), Brazil (2005), Guatemala (2010), and Ethiopia (2016).
The event, to be jointly organised by the Coffee Board, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and International Coffee Organisation.
Mascot of the conference: Coffee Swami
Theme: Sustainability through Circular Economy and Regenerative Agriculture.

Key facts about International Coffee Organisation

It is a body set up in 1963 under the auspices of the United Nations to boost the economic importance of coffee globally.
It is the only inter-governmental organisation for coffee and represents 93% of world coffee production and 63% of world consumption.
India is a member of this organisation.

Key facts about Coffee cultivation

The vast majority of the world’s coffee comprises two species — Coffea Arabica (Arabica) and Coffea Canephora (Robusta).
Climatic conditions required for coffee production
- Climate: Hot and humid climate for its growth.
- Temperature: Ranging between 15°C and 28 °C
- Rainfall: 150 to 250 cm.
- Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil containing a good deal of humus and minerals like iron and calcium are ideal for coffee cultivation.
- It is generally grown under shady trees.
- Dry weather is necessary at the time of ripening of the berries.
- It is grown on hill slopes at elevations from 600 to 1,600 metres above sea level.
Coffee growing states in India: Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, among which, Karnataka produces the most with over 70% of the total output.

Q1) What is a circular economy?

The circular economy is an economic model that aims to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly system by minimizing waste, maximizing resource efficiency, and promoting the continual use and recycling of materials and products.