Stefan Ruge
Program Manager Climate @Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung - Hrns
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WORK HISTORY
Program Manager Climate @Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung - Hrns
Hamburg, DE
Leading private-sector and donor-supported programs to scale regenerative, climate-resilient coffee systems.• Lead the initiative for coffee & climate, coordinating multi-origin adaptation strategies and scaling regenerative practices.• Mobilize €12M+ through multi-sector partnerships and blended financing across companies, development agencies, research institutions and foundations.• Reach smallholder coffee farming families with regenerative/climate-smart programs and livelihood improvements.• Desig and implemented carbon-linked livelihood projects, integrating agroforestry transformation and MRV logic toward certification pathways.• Built and scaled strategic alliances with reputable international coffee actors to drive long-term sector transformation.• Coordinated international, cross-functional teams and partner networks to deliver in complex multi-stakeholder environments.
EDUCATION
University of Cologne
Master of Latin American Studies
ABOUT STEFAN RUGE
I lead at the intersection of climate strategy, regenerative agriculture, and smallholder transformation in coffee and comparable tropical value chains. I build and lead multi-sector partnerships between companies, development agencies, research institutions, and foundations to create scalable, certifiable models, from regenerative agroforestry coffee systems to carbon/MRV-linked livelihood approaches that make farming a viable future for the next generation.Impact highlights:• Mobilized €12M+ through multi-sector partnerships and blended financing.• Reached smallholder coffee farming families with regenerative/climate-smart programs and livelihood improvements.• Designed and implemented carbon-linked livelihood projects, integrating agroforestry transformation and MRV logic toward certification pathways.• Built new strategic partnerships and led successful fundraising for development-oriented scaling.• Coordinated international teams and partner networks to deliver in complex multi-stakeholder environments.I’m most motivated by turning ambitious sustainability commitments into farmer-centric delivery systems that are measurable, scalable, and economically credible for smallholders. I advance youth and “next-gen farming” pathways by integrating viable business models and skills development into regenerative transitions.Always happy to connect on regenerative coffee/cocoa agroforestry, climate and carbon/MRV program design, and strategic partnerships for smallholder impact.
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