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Featured cocoa sustainability news
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New Framework to accelerate actions to tackle child labor in cocoa in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
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 -
Four signs of progress from CFI country reports – and how WCF is supporting the next steps
The Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) is the first and largest sector-wide public-private partnership for the cocoa sector.ArticleSeptember 26, 2024
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
A carbon accounting expert shares how a new standard will benefit cocoa companies
Reverse deforestation
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
Team
Mawuli Coffie serves as Country Director for WCF’s Ghana Office, having joined the organization earlier this year.ArticleJuly 28, 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 -
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 -
Save the Date: WCFPM25
ArticleJuly 1, 2024 -
Invitation à la septième réunion du Comité de Pilotage de l'Initiative Cacao et Forêts
Press releaseJuly 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
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
Team
WCF is thrilled to welcome Hannah Ward as its new Director of Environment.ArticleMay 16, 2024
