Sjoerd is a sociologist specialized in environment and sustainable development and Hivos’ project manager productive landscapes. He has 15 years of research, management and project design experience in value chain development on long- and short-term assignments in Latin America, East Africa and Asia. His main areas of expertise include livelihoods improvement of farmers and workers, agricultural market development and environmental sustainability challenges in the coffee sector. He publishes frequently to contribute to the discussion about best practices to reduce social and environmental impacts in agriculture, and is currently focusing at the crossroads of climate change and agriculture.