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Discover featured articles highlighting innovation, progress and the latest news from the cocoa sector, WCF and its members.
Featured cocoa sustainability news
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Towards a Global Standard for Deforestation Risk Assessment in Cocoa
WCF, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT launch a globally recognised Standard Method for Deforestation Risk Assessment (DRA).ArticleOctober 28, 2025 -
World Cocoa Foundation Unveils 2026 Amsterdam Partnership Meeting Programme
Press releaseOctober 9, 2025
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‘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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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 -
Four signs of progress from CFI country reports – and how WCF is supporting the next steps
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
The Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) is the first and largest sector-wide public-private partnership for the cocoa sector.ArticleSeptember 26, 2024 -
Nouvelle Méthodologie d'Évaluation du Risque de Déforestation de la WCF d’une Aide Précieuse pour la Conformité au RDUE
Deforestation Risk Assessment Methodology
La World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement d'une méthodologie complète d'évaluation des risques de déforestation à l'usage…Press releaseSeptember 5, 2024 -
New Deforestation Risk Assessment Methodology from WCF Offers Vital Support for EUDR Compliance
Deforestation Risk Assessment Methodology
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) today announced the launch of a comprehensive deforestation risk assessment methodology for WCF members to…Press releaseSeptember 5, 2024 -
CocoaAction Brasil: trabalhando por meio de parcerias para mais prosperidade no cacau
CocoaAction Brasil
No Brasil, a colaboração com um consórcio do governo está permitindo a transformação da cacauicultura na Bahia.ArticleSeptember 2, 2024 -
CocoaAction Brasil: Building farmer prosperity through partnership
CocoaAction Brasil
In the South American country, collaboration with a government consortium is allowing cocoa to blossom in Bahia.ArticleAugust 29, 2024 -
Three reasons experts are excited about a new way to measure cocoa farmers’ incomes
Cocoa Household Income Study Methodology
When it comes to cocoa farmers’ incomes, there are many different ways to measure them.ArticleJuly 28, 2024 -
In Abidjan, CFI steering committee sets its sight on the future
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
The Cocoa & Forests Initiative stakeholders gather in Abidjan to combat deforestation in cocoa production and drive forest restoration through…ArticleJuly 28, 2024 -
A carbon accounting expert shares how a new standard will benefit cocoa companies
Carbon strategy
Heated debate continues across the private sector and within scientific organizations about what should count when it comes to measuring…ArticleJuly 28, 2024 -
The Nexus Between Business and Development: A Conversation with WCF’s Mawuli Coffie, Ghana Country Director
Mawuli Coffie serves as Country Director for WCF’s Ghana Office, having joined the organization earlier this year.ArticleJuly 28, 2024 -
Summary of Company Phase II Action Plans for Ghana
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
ReportJuly 17, 2024 -
Summary of Company Phase II Action Plans for Côte d’Ivoire
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
ReportJuly 17, 2024 -
Invitation à la septième réunion du Comité de Pilotage de l'Initiative Cacao et Forêts
Press releaseJuly 1, 2024 -
Save the Date: WCFPM25
ArticleJuly 1, 2024 -
CFI lessons learned in 2023: Achievements and takeaways from signatory companies
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
Here’s a look at what a few companies learned last year, what they’re proudest of achieving and where they’re focused…ArticleJune 27, 2024 -
Counting carbon: How a philosophical change at SBTi could affect the cocoa sector
Carbon strategy
If a tree is protected in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it still count…ArticleJune 26, 2024 -
CFI lessons learned in 2023: Going beyond individual efforts to a more holistic approach
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
To drive systemic change in a complex environment, you can’t do it alone.ArticleMay 29, 2024 -
Hannah Ward joins World Cocoa Foundation as Director of Environment
WCF is thrilled to welcome Hannah Ward as its new Director of Environment.ArticleMay 16, 2024
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Rise of the 'Cacaobots': How AI is Transforming Cocoa Farming
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A special CocoaRadar Report: Smarter cocoa farming isn’t just the future – it’s happening now.ArticleAugust 26, 2025 -
From Trees to Trust: Building Community Forest Governance in Nigeria’s Biodiversity Hotspots
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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
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At the Malaysian International Cocoa Conference (May 26), WCF President Chris Vincent delivered a keynote on the status and future…ArticleJune 11, 2025 -
Speaking the Same Language: How Standardised Data Can Transform Cocoa Sustainability
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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
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The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT have assessed the most commonly used maps…Press releaseApril 17, 2025 -
Première évaluation indépendante de l’exactitude des cartes du cacao pour la conformité environnementale
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Première évaluation WCF : fiabilité des cartes du cacao vérifiée pour renforcer conformité environnementale et durabilité du secteur.Press releaseApril 17, 2025 -
WCF Summit in Brazil marks new era of resilience for the cocoa sector
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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
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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 -
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
