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Featured cocoa sustainability news
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La World Cocoa Foundation annonce une nouvelle direction de son Conseil d’administration
Washington, le 19 juin 2025 –Press releaseJune 24, 2025 -
World Cocoa Foundation Announces New Board Leadership
Washington, 19 June 2025 – The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) announced the election of its new Board Officers following the…Press releaseJune 23, 2025
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
The Nexus Between Business and Development: A Conversation with WCF’s Mawuli Coffie, Ghana Country Director
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Mawuli Coffie serves as Country Director for WCF’s Ghana Office, having joined the organization earlier this year.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 -
Summary of Company Phase II Action Plans for Côte d’Ivoire
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
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Summary of Company Phase II Action Plans for Ghana
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
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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
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WCF is thrilled to welcome Hannah Ward as its new Director of Environment.ArticleMay 16, 2024 -
Losing the Plot: The Impact of Illegal Mining on Cocoa Communities
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
Illegal mining devastated Dinkyiea's cocoa production by causing deforestation and land degradation. Efforts to reforest the land offer hope for…ArticleMay 14, 2024 -
Payment for Ecosystem Services - Cultivating Sustainability
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
“I am inspired by the rapid positive changes observed on my farm and I hope to continue on this journey…ArticleMay 14, 2024 -
“This year, we are hoping to receive 700 additional multipurpose tree seedlings"
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
“This year, we are hoping to receive 700 additional multipurpose tree seedlings to plant in our farms and the community."ArticleMay 14, 2024 -
Charles Agyei's experience with agroforestry
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
My name is Charles Agyei from Aggreso Society in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.ArticleMay 14, 2024 -
Trainings in waste management, weed management & harvest practices
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
I am a farmer from Gyampawuah society in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. My name is Joyce Afrifa, I am…ArticleMay 14, 2024 -
"It is important for us because we must come together to bring back the forest."
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
"It is important for us because we must come together to bring back the forest."ArticleMay 14, 2024 -
“I like trees."
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
“I like trees. You can use them as shade, you can use them to treat many illnesses and if you…ArticleMay 13, 2024 -
Cocoa sectors’ quest for a living income for smallholder farmers though a trilogy of panel debates
‘Why are we stuck in our quest for a living income for smallholder farmers?’ArticleApril 29, 2024
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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 -
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
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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
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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
