Haiya Zhang
Haiya Zhang is a seasoned professional with more than 12 years’ experience in ecology and sustainable management. She has worked across the United States, Nepal, and China. With a strong foundation in environmental science and sustainable practices, Haiya drives impactful change in sustainable development and environmental management.
Currently serving as the China Manager at ECOM Sustainable Management and Services in Yunnan, China, Haiya oversees sustainable coffee value chain management, carbon footprint management, and actively promote sustainability within coffee farming communities through various innovative projects, such as integrated weed management trials using coffee-fungi agroforestry model, coffee crop residue composting for regenerative agriculture, and a low-carbon coffee community. Haiya holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from Lund University, Sweden. She has enhanced her expertise through specialised training in International Environmental Law and Sustainable Investment.
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Saturday 22nd March 2025 Day 3
Straight to the Source: 1-on-1 With Coffee Farmers
We consume coffee every day, but have you ever met the producer behind the beans? Join this international panel of producers for an exclusive chat on the realities behind coffee production, challenges facing this livelihood, and how we can support the profession for the longevity of your favourite cup.
