Brewing in a Changing Climate: Assessing Risks and Resilience Strategies in Southeast Asia's Coffee Communities

ABSTRACT Southeast Asia's coffee sector is a vital contributor to regional economies, sustaining rural livelihoods and accounting for a significant share of agricultural exports. This review analyses coffee communities in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines, focusing on the impacts of climate change and compounding stressors on production systems, as well as the adaptive strategies implemented by stakeholders. Rising temperatures, irregular rainfall patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events intensify risks for farmers, leading to reductions in both bean yields and overall quality. These challenges are compounded by structural vulnerabilities, including limited arable land, declining soil fertility, restricted financial resources, and reliance on outdated farming technologies, which undermine market competitiveness and impede long‐term community development. Despite these formidable challenges, Southeast Asia's coffee communities exhibit notable resilience through adaptive practices such as shade‐grown systems, intercropping, and improved farm management. The novelty of this review lies in identifying significant gaps in integrating long‐term climate adaptation strategies into national agricultural policies, which are essential for fostering resilience. Strengthening policy frameworks is critical for addressing climate‐related exposure while supporting sustainable coffee communities. Key recommendations include targeted policy interventions, broader adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, and enhanced value‐chain linkages. Furthermore, embedding climate adaptation within community‐based agricultural policies and expanding access to certification programmes will improve market opportunities for farmers. Overall, these findings underscore the importance of interdisciplinary research in informing these efforts, ensuring the sustainable development of the coffee sector, and addressing the specific risks faced by these communities while enhancing their resilience strategies.