Collaboration.
Impact.
Sustainability.
We promote collaboration amongst our members and beyond, building impactful solutions for a more sustainable cocoa sector.
Collaboration.
Annual Partnership Meeting
2025 Edition
Our Future: Resilience Through Sustainability
Be part of the sustainable evolution of the cocoa industry.
Engage with stakeholders globally and join our annual partnership meeting.
Focus areas
Addressing critical issues
Together with our members, we identified the most pressing challenges demanding joint action. No single organisation can tackle these alone. We focus on three critical areas where collaboration can drive transformative change in addressing cocoa sector sustainability.
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Improve farmer income
Many cocoa farmers, mostly rural smallholders, struggle with poverty. A successful industry strategy requires initiatives to boost productivity, diversify income, and address underlying socio-economic challenges.
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Combat child labour
Child labour is unacceptable. We are working with a broad coalition to combat child labour through a mix of solutions.
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Reverse deforestation
Deforestation can result from a mix of economic and socio-political factors. A strategic blend of coordinated sector-level interventions can help stop deforestation and restore forest resources.
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We bring people in the cocoa industry together. We convene, co-create, and collaborate to improve farmer income, end deforestation and combat child labour. Together, we build impactful solutions for a more sustainable cocoa industry.
Our approach
Collaboration for sustainable growth
Convening cocoa sector stakeholders and promoting collaboration is at the core of our approach. To strengthen the sustainability of the cocoa sector requires the collective strength of diverse perspectives and stakeholders. By convening between key players within and beyond the sector, we create dialogue, exchange of ideas and cooperative problem-solving.
What we do
Driving sector transformation
We drive cocoa industry sustainability by convening stakeholders, co-creating and leading sector-wide initiatives and collaborative programmes that are linked to private and public investments. We create tools and methods for impact measurement that are aligned across the sector. Our collaborative approach shows how partnerships can drive change, create ownership and ensure transparency.
The Cocoa & Forests Initiative
A ground-breaking collaborative programme between companies and governments for stopping deforestation and promoting forest restoration in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and most recently Colombia.
Traceability strategy
Tracing the origin and production of cocoa is crucial to meet the expectations of both global consumers and regulators ensuring responsible and sustainable cocoa sourcing. As part of this critical impact initiative, we are enabling companies to comply with new regulations like the EUDR.
News & Resources
Cocoa sustainability news
Discover articles highlighting innovation, progress, and the latest news from the cocoa sector, WCF and its members.
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Talking progress on deforestation monitoring with an expert from the European Forest Institute
Deforestation Risk Assessment Methodology
The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international research body supporting policy on forests and sustainable value chains across Europe…ArticleDecember 2, 2024 -
Through village savings groups, farmers benefit from financial tools and improved household dynamics alike
Farmer income
The VSLA Plus Project Initiative supports Ghanaian cocoa farmers, with CARE’s VSLA model and gender training empowering women in decision-making.ArticleDecember 2, 2024 -
Un nouveau cadre d’action pour accélérer les actions de lutte contre le travail des enfants dans le secteur du cacao en Côte d'Ivoire et au Ghana
Combat Child Labour
Un nouveau Cadre d'action réunit l'industrie, les gouvernements de Côte d’Ivoire, du Ghana et le Département du Travail des USA…Press releaseNovember 27, 2024 -
New Framework to accelerate actions to tackle child labor in cocoa in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
Combat Child Labour
A new Framework of Action unites the cocoa industry, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and the U.S. to prevent and eliminate child…Press releaseNovember 27, 2024 -
In Brazil, a wave of fresh ideas is paving the way for a cocoa comeback
Partnership Meeting
The country has ambitious plans to increase production and a lot to contribute to the global discussion – including at…ArticleNovember 12, 2024
“WCF’s vision is to be a catalyst for a thriving and equitable cocoa sector that is collaborating to improve farmer income, reverse deforestation and combat child labour.”
Chris Vincent
President
Partnership meetings
Annual meeting shaping the sector
Our annual partnership meeting brings together key stakeholders in the global cocoa and chocolate sector. It is a critical forum for robust discussions and collaborative efforts focused on sustainability. This unique gathering aligns the industry towards impactful global actions and solutions.
About
Leading the way for cocoa sustainability
The World Cocoa Foundation is an international membership organisation representing the global cocoa and chocolate sectors. Its members include farmer cooperatives, cocoa processors, chocolate manufacturers, and supply chain companies worldwide.
