The climatic-environmental significance, status and socioeconomic perspective of the grown-shade coffee agroecosystems in the central mountain region of Veracruz, Mexico

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Abstract

Climate and vegetation coexist in a dynamic equilibrium. However, lack of vegetation can cause local and regional climate changes. Grown-shade coffee agroecosystem provides resources, environmental services and socio-economic benefits. We found that coffee production has decreased but its economical value has increased; however, the socio-economic indicators decreased. High deforestation rate is causing changes in the precipitation patterns and fog frequency, contributing to an environmental and socio-economical crisis in the region. This work presents an analysis of the influence of local and regional climate on the grown-shade coffee in central Veracruz, and the factors involved in land-use change with the respective consequences for the coffee producers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)87-100
Number of pages14
JournalInvestigaciones Geograficas
Volume2017
Issue number92
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2017
Externally publishedYes

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© 2017 Universidad Nacional Autonóma de México

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Keywords

  • Agroecosystems
  • cherry coffee
  • Coffea arabica
  • grown-shade coffee
  • income and producers welfare
  • production units

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