☕ Is your morning coffee really guilt-free? In this episode of Global Development Review, we sit down with Etelle Higonnet, founder of Coffee Watch, attorney, and internationally recognized human rights & environmental activist. Knighted in France for her pioneering work to curb deforestation, Etelle has worked with organizations like Greenpeace, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch, and now leads efforts to end slavery and deforestation in the global coffee industry.

👉 Tune in to this latest episode of Global Development Review Podcast to learn how your daily brew connects to global justice — and what you can do about it.

⏱️ Chapters

00:02:42 – The Coffee's Journey: From Farm to Cup

00:07:00 – Do Fairtrade & Organic Labels Actually Work?

00:12:21 – Environmental Harm: Consumer Demand or Lack of Regulation?

00:16:49 – Profit & Power: Who Captures the Value in Coffee?

00:21:37 – Individual Choice vs. Structural Change

00:25:52 – Introducing Coffee Watch: Research & Advocacy

00:28:02 – A Landmark Legal Victory for Coffee Farmers

00:29:56 – A Vision for a Sustainable Coffee Future

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