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Featured cocoa sustainability news
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Speaking the Same Language: How Standardised Data Can Transform Cocoa Sustainability
As sustainability regulations shift from policy to practice, the cocoa sector faces a critical challenge -ArticleApril 25, 2025 -
WCF publishes first ever assessment revealing accuracy of key maps cocoa companies rely on for environmental compliance
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT have assessed the most commonly used maps…Press releaseApril 17, 2025
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How Agroforestry is Helping Farmers Like Ibrahim Restore Forests and Improve Cocoa Yields
As part of the Cocoa & Forests Initiative, ECOM advances sustainable cocoa production through integrated agroforestry, forest conservation, and strengthened…ArticleJune 16, 2025 -
How Isha Amankwa Is Using Better Farming Practices to Grow More Than Cocoa
As part of the Cocoa & Forests Initiative, General Mills supports sustainable cocoa production by advancing agroforestry, forest restoration and…ArticleJune 13, 2025 -
From Trees to Trust: Building Community Forest Governance in Nigeria’s Biodiversity Hotspots
In the early morning haze of Ondo’s cocoa belt, farmers walk familiar paths to groves where cocoa trees have stood…ArticleJune 12, 2025 -
The Future of Traceability in Cocoa: A Conversation with WCF President Chris Vincent
At the Malaysian International Cocoa Conference (May 26), WCF President Chris Vincent delivered a keynote on the status and future…ArticleJune 11, 2025 -
For My Children and Grandchildren: How Cocoa Farmers like Damoue are Replanting Trees to Secure Their Farms' Future
As part of the Cocoa & Forests Initiative, Cargill supports sustainable cocoa production by promoting agroforestry and forest restoration in…ArticleJune 11, 2025 -
How Agroforestry is Helping Farmers Like Koffi Protect Forests and Boost Yields
As part of the Cocoa & Forests Initiative, Sucden continues to support sustainable cocoa production through agroforestry and forest restoration…ArticleJune 6, 2025 -
Speaking the Same Language: How Standardised Data Can Transform Cocoa Sustainability
As sustainability regulations shift from policy to practice, the cocoa sector faces a critical challenge -ArticleApril 25, 2025 -
WCF publishes first ever assessment revealing accuracy of key maps cocoa companies rely on for environmental compliance
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT have assessed the most commonly used maps…Press releaseApril 17, 2025 -
La WCF publie la toute première évaluation révélant l'exactitude des cartes clés sur lesquelles s'appuient les entreprises du secteur du cacao pour se conformer aux normes environnementales
La World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) et l'Alliance de Bioversity International et CIAT, a évalué la qualité des cartes les plus…Press releaseApril 17, 2025 -
WCF Summit in Brazil marks new era of resilience for the cocoa sector
The World Cocoa Foundation's (WCF) largest-ever Partnership Meeting, from 19-20 March 2025, underscored the need for radical collaboration across the…Press releaseMarch 25, 2025 -
The EU Omnibus: Three things to know and three questions to ask when it comes to cocoa
At the end of February, the European Commission introduced a sweeping set of revisions to upcoming sustainability reporting and due…ArticleMarch 14, 2025 -
Cocoa Leaders Unite to Embrace Innovation in the Face of Unprecedented Challenges at WCF Partnership Meeting
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At a time of mounting global instability, the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting from 19-20 March will convene global…Press releaseFebruary 20, 2025 -
Partnership Meeting Preview: Advancing Modern Farming Innovations
Partnership Meeting
It’s no secret that global cocoa is facing productivity challenges, as farmers confront climate change, plant diseases and aging trees.ArticleFebruary 7, 2025 -
La World Cocoa Foundation publie la première norme de comptabilisation des gaz à effet de serre pour le secteur du cacao
Carbon strategy
Lancement de la toute première norme de comptabilisation des Gaz à Effet de Serre (GES) pour le cacao.Press releaseFebruary 6, 2025 -
World Cocoa Foundation publishes first ever greenhouse gas accounting standard for the cocoa sector
Carbon strategy
Launch of the first-ever greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standard for cocoa.Press releaseFebruary 6, 2025 -
Five things to know about cocoa GHG emissions and one activity with great potential for sequestering carbon
Carbon strategy
Measuring greenhouse gas emissions from cocoa is key to meeting sustainability commitments. Now, it is a regulatory requirement for companies…ArticleFebruary 5, 2025 -
Countdown to Convening Cocoa Sector Leaders for WCF Partnership Meeting
Partnership Meeting
From 19-20 March 2025 the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) convenes its annual Partnership Meeting São Paulo, Brazil.Press releaseJanuary 16, 2025 -
‘We are creating a movement’: How the Atenea programme in Colombia is elevating female cocoa growers to an international stage
Partnership Meeting
Nine female cocoa growers from rural Colombia, part of Atenea by Cordillera Chocolates, debuted as confident entrepreneurs at Bogotá’s top…ArticleJanuary 12, 2025 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
CFI’s oversight committee in Ghana charts a course toward tomorrow
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
The Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) seeks to address the systemic challenge of deforestation linked to cocoa and the restoration…ArticleOctober 30, 2024 -
A proposed delay to EUDR: What it means for the cocoa sector
The European Union introduced its EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a strict traceability and due diligence framework and has now proposed…ArticleOctober 30, 2024 -
Africa’s sustainable cocoa standard: 3 things to know about ARS-1000
The African Regional Standard for Sustainable Cocoa is an important framework currently being implemented for cocoa grown in African countries…ArticleOctober 30, 2024 -
Unlocking Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Sustainable Cocoa Production
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Guest blog from USAID’s ‘Health, Ecosystem and Agriculture for Resilient, Thriving Societies’ (HEARTH) portfolio.ArticleOctober 1, 2024 -
Wisdom Tahn Konwuruk joins WCF as CFI and Environment Manager for Ghana
Team
WCF is excited to welcome Wisdom as the new Cocoa & Forests Initiative and Environment Manager for Ghana.ArticleOctober 1, 2024 -
Cocoa & Forests Initiative Releases Annual Reports: Overcoming Challenges and Driving Sustainable Change
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
In 2023, CFI made significant strides in traceability systems, forest conservation and climate adaptation as detailed in the newly published…Press releaseSeptember 26, 2024 -
L’Initiative Cacao & Forêts publie ses derniers rapports annuels: relever les défis et promouvoir un changement durable
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
En 2023, l’ICF a réalisé des avancées notables en matière de systèmes de traçabilité, de protection des forêts et d'adaptation…Press releaseSeptember 26, 2024
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Cocoa Leaders Unite to Embrace Innovation in the Face of Unprecedented Challenges at WCF Partnership Meeting
News & Resources
At a time of mounting global instability, the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting from 19-20 March will convene global…Press releaseFebruary 20, 2025 -
Unlocking Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Sustainable Cocoa Production
News & Resources
Guest blog from USAID’s ‘Health, Ecosystem and Agriculture for Resilient, Thriving Societies’ (HEARTH) portfolio.ArticleOctober 1, 2024
