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Cocoa prices have reached record highs due to severe supply shortages globally. The worsening impact of climate change, plant diseases, and socioeconomic challenges faced by cocoa-producing countries have all played a role. Smallholder farmers in West Africa, who supply around 70% of the world's cocoa, bear the brunt of these challenges despite being crucial players in the industry.
We have adapted this new tool to monitor both carbon storage and biodiversity in forests, helping forest communities and companies make data-backed decisions about the landscapes they work in.... Continue Reading
Our Director of Global Programs, Kwame Osei, shed light on the impacts of climate change on cocoa farmers in West Africa. In the context of the soaring cocoa prices, he outlined urgent actions needed to address these challenges, underscoring the need for better pricing and supporting farmers in transitioning to sustainable, regenerative agricultural practices.
Fun ideas to keep your kids busy and kickstart the next generation of conservationists.... Continue Reading
Rumours are rife that the EU is planning to delay the EUDR deadline. But is this true, and if not, are suppliers and manufacturers ready? Food Navigator quotes our Director of Food & Agriculture, Michelle Deugd.
This article explores how the Rainforest Alliance leverages AI technology for remote sensing of forest data to map areas at risk of deforestation, and it discusses how we help farmers in collecting essential geo-coordinates for their land, to help meet EU traceability criteria.