Happy UN Day of Biodiversity!

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Happy UN Day of Biodiversity!

Today, we celebrate the United Nations Day of Biodiversity, as well as the importance of biodiversity and agroforestry in achieving a sustainable cocoa sector. Watch this video to understand why forests matter to biodiversity and key bird species.

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World Cocoa Foundation welcomes new Chair Christine McGrath

On May 12, World Cocoa Foundation announced the appointment of Christine McGrath as its new Chair and two new Board Officers, Kojo Amoo-Gottfried and Tejinder Singh Saraon.

The Partnership behind Amsterdam Cocoa Week

World Cocoa Foundation is working with Jack Steijn, co-founder of Equipoise, to organize our 2024 Partnership Meeting as part of the newly minted Amsterdam Cocoa Week. Last week, WCF interviewed Jack in Amsterdam to learn about his work in cocoa sustainability.

AfriqueITNews
Côte d'Ivoire to launch its first nanosatellite program in 2024.
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Barry Callebaut
Barry Callebaut 'sharpens' its Forever Chocolate sustainability plan. Read more.

Côte d’Ivoire
A collaboration with Agri-Logic, IDH, Rainforest Alliance & Barry Callebaut outlines an approach to improve its existing cacao farming model in Côte d’Ivoire. Read more.

European Parliament
European Union’s global deforestation law finds industry favor but smallholder farmers fear trade exclusion. Read more.

Hershey
Hershey invests in education and conservation in Côte d’Ivoire. Read more.

Liberia
Liberia establishes First National Cocoa Seed Garden. Read more.

Rainforest Alliance
Rainforest Alliance empowers 40 communities to eradicate child labour in four regions in Ghana. Read more.

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