Ethiopia Sidama

Planned traceability project in the Sidama zone — birthplace of Arabica coffee.

Overview

This project will establish origin traceability and deforestation risk assessment for washed Arabica produced in the Sidama zone of southern Ethiopia. By integrating satellite-based land use change detection with farm-level data, we create a comprehensive environmental profile for each lot.

Key Metrics

• Region: Sidama Zone, Southern Nations
• Crop: Arabica (Heirloom varieties)
• Focus: Deforestation risk assessment, EUDR compliance readiness
• Status: Planning phase — partner identification in progress