 Coffee is highly vulnerable to climate change. We expect a 50% reduction in suitable coffee production area globally. Small, local coffee farmers stand to lose the most, their livelihoods. Traders, roasters, retailers and consumers also lose when climate change causes coffee production to dwindle. Climate risk cascades across sectors and borders. But who should govern this risk? Private companies that develop certification schemes in cooperation with governments. Governments in developed countries through development assistance. International institutions through agreements. Global markets themselves. Or national governments by adopting domestic laws, strategies and plans. Read about the pros and cons of each of the pathways of governance that this SCI Brief explores.