Peter Läderach (Ph.D.)

Global Climate Change Leader
International Center for Tropical Agriculture – CIAT
Senior cocoa climate change specialist for CocoaSoils

Peter Läderach (Ph.D.) is the Climate Change Theme Leader at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the Contact point of the global program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). Peter is based in Rome, Italy as a joint Senior Climate Expert for CIAT, CCAFS, IFAD and WFP. Peter led the expansion of the Climate Change theme at CIAT to Central America, Africa and Asia, with extensive work experience in more than 20 countries. More than 15 years of experience of research in developing countries to support the goals of alleviating poverty, adapting to and mitigating climate change, and protecting the environment. Peter’s passion is designing and conducting research that leads to visible impact. His work has supported private sector, NGO’s, governments and multinational agencies in taking evidence-based decisions and deliver impact on the ground. Peter is also a globally recognized coffee and cocoa expert. Peter holds an Msc in Geography and a PhD in Tropical Agriculture (suma cum laude), he has published over 50 scientific peer-reviewed articles.