The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) intends to support Agri Evolve Ltd in Uganda to scale climate-smart coffee production across the Rwenzori Mountains.
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Agri Evolve works with over 20,000 smallholder farmers, combining advanced processing infrastructure with inclusive sourcing and sustainability practices.
The project with Agri Evolve has been put forward by the World Wide Fund for Nature Netherlands (WWF-NL) as a new project within the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development. WWF-NL manages the DFCD's Origination Facility, together with SNV, a global development partner, to develop new projects for the climate investment fund. WWF-NL intends to sign a €300,000 grant funding agreement with Agri Evolve. Together with WWF's DFCD Regional team and WWF Uganda, they will carry out activities to strengthen institutional capacity, digital traceability, and farmer resilience.
Uganda’s high-altitude coffee landscapes face soil erosion, deforestation, and climate variability. Smallholder farmers struggle with limited access to finance, training, and markets, leaving them vulnerable to climate shocks and price volatility.
Agri Evolve operates a state-of-the-art coffee facility and collaborates with Agri Hub aggregators to export specialty Arabica to global markets. With DFCD support, the company will integrate climate adaptation into its value chain, expand EUDR-compliant traceability, and scale regenerative farming practices. This will be implemented with close technical supervision from WWF Uganda. WWF Uganda’s 2026–2030 strategy has a strong focus on Green Jobs & Skills; targeting 10,000+ households with sustainable livelihoods, eco-tourism, and nature-based enterprises – especially for youth and women.
The DFCD grant of €300,000 will fund:
Institutional Capacity: ESG governance, sustainability reporting, and Train-the-Trainer programs for field officers.
Digital Traceability: Polygon mapping, farmer IDs, and GIS-based monitoring for EUDR compliance.
Farmer Resilience: Scaling organic and regenerative practices, terracing, and agroforestry.
Community Nurseries & Reforestation: Strengthening seedling survival and tree planting programs.
Data & Monitoring: Deploying dashboards to track certification and environmental indicators.
“Our support to Agri Evolve marks an important step in accelerating climate-smart agriculture across the Rwenzori region. With this funding, we aim to strengthen the systems, data, and farmer-centred practices that are essential for building a resilient coffee value chain. Agri Evolve’s commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth aligns strongly with the DFCD’s mission, and we look forward to seeing this collaboration enable smallholder farmers to adapt to a changing climate while improving their livelihoods.”
- Kei Moshikaro DFCD Regional Lead for Africa.
The above activities aim to de-risk a larger investment from Triodos, which is expected to unlock the following impact:
“We are delighted to work with the DFCD and WWF to scale our climate-smart coffee initiatives across the Rwenzori Mountains. This support will enable us to deepen our engagement with farmers, strengthen traceability across our supply chain, and expand the regenerative practices that are vital for the long-term sustainability of the region. Our goal has always been to create a coffee sector where farmers can thrive, and this partnership helps us move even closer to that vision.”
– Jonny Rowland, Founder & Managing Director, Agri Evolve.
This project will position Agri Evolve as a leader in climate-smart coffee, creating a replicable model for inclusive, sustainable agribusiness in Uganda.
For more information, contact Kei Moshikaro, DFCD Regional Lead for Africa at kmoshikaro@wwf.org.za. In case you have any grievances in relation to this project of the DFCD’s Origination Facility, please contact us through our service desk at servicedesk@wwf.nl.
The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) is a climate fund, dedicated to supporting climate adaptation and mitigation projects which benefit vulnerable communities and landscapes. Initially funded by the Dutch government, it is powered by a consortium of four expert organisations: FMO (Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank), CFM (Climate Fund Managers), SNV, a global development partner, and WWF Netherlands.
Agri Evolve Ltd is a Ugandan agribusiness enterprise founded in 2015 to transform the livelihoods of smallholder Arabica coffee farmers in the Rwenzori Mountains through sustainable, inclusive, and climate-smart agriculture. The company operates a state-of-the-art coffee factory and hulling facility with a processing capacity of 3,000 tons annually, exporting specialty Arabica coffee to Europe, Japan, and Asia.
