News, views and events
THIRST news, events and blog posts – plus our Tea News Update:
A monthly review of developments in human rights and environmental
issues in the tea sector.
THIRST News August 2026
THIRST seeks new Chair; Darjeeling Tea Multi Stakeholder Roundtable 27 Nov; Behind the Brew Update; Next Circle of Tea meeting 29 Sept
August Tea News Update 2026
Tea industry pivots from volumes to value amid price, cost and climate shocks; efforts to tackle, mitigate climate impacts; Indian tea company…
From research to action: The next chapter for THIRST
THIRST is moving from research into action, building stronger partnerships and finding practical ways to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing…
Are you the next Chair of THIRST?
• • THIRST is recruiting a new Chair of Trustees Lead the world’s only NGO focused exclusively on tea workers’ and tea…
July News Update 2026
Tea farmers hit by Nepal’s tea crisis, Kenya’s export levy. Landrights and wage struggles intensify.
June News Update 2026
Amnesty reports human rights abuses; child dies due to lack of ambulance; pushback on Kenya’s tea levy; origins of International Tea Day;…
What can the tea industry learn from other sectors?
THIRST has invited experts from a range of other sectors that have made progress on human rights issues to share their sustainability…
May News Update 2026
Indian tea State election results. Gov’t efforts address industry challenges across Africa & Asia. Innovations tackle child labour & climate impacts in…
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