Santo Domingo – In a significant move to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of its coffee sector, the Dominican Coffee Institute (Indocafe) has unveiled two groundbreaking initiatives: the Sustainable Coffee Farm Certification Program (SCF) and the Integrated Coffee Information and Services System (Siisec). These programs aim to position the Dominican Republic as a leader in sustainable coffee production while addressing global market demands. The SCF, developed under the Biodiversity in Productive Landscapes Project (BPP), marks a historic achievement as the first national certification for sustainable coffee farms in the Dominican Republic and the broader Caribbean region. This certification underscores the potential to harmonize agricultural productivity with biodiversity conservation and sustainable economic development. Meanwhile, Siisec is designed to improve traceability and quality assurance, particularly for exports to the European Union. During the launch event, the National Office of Industrial Property (ONAPI) officially awarded Indocafe the ‘Sustainable Coffee Farm’ accreditation mark, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) presented the first promotional kit to producer Alfredo Díaz. Indocafe’s Executive Director, Leónidas Batista Díaz, highlighted the transformative impact of these initiatives, emphasizing their role in fostering a more resilient and globally competitive coffee industry.