Cocoa – Coalición por una Producción Sostenible

THE COCOA, FORESTS AND DIVERSITY AGREEMENT

An agreement between private organizations, government and civil society that promotes the differentiation of peruvian cocoa, based in quality, diversity of origin attributes, as well as its restaurative and deforestation-free potential.

This initiative is formed by organizations from the cocoa sector engaged with the implementation of the Cocoa, Forest and Diversity Agreement signed on June 2021.

The Peruvian cocoa sector generates around USD 300 millions of exportations. However, we must be aware that there are increasing international trend for cocoa sustainability legislation that have emerged in the last few years. Today, the European Union is discussing sustainable production schemes.

LUIS MENDOZA

Manager of the Peruvian Association of Cocoa Producers (APPCACAO)

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Oficial Agreement Presentation
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Forests & Diversity Colective Agremeent
Summary of Cocoa

Forests & Diversity Agremeent
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Forests & Diversity Agremeent Infographic

HOW DO WE WORK?

Contribute to the establishment of policies and goals for deforestation-free cocoa production and sourcing through the analysis of risk of deforestation in supply from the private sector.

Mobilize investments for the protection and restoration of cocoa production in key landscapes.

Promote incentives and commitments for cocoa smallholders in d-free cocoa.

Generate and share knowledge for the adoption of sustainable cocoa production models for the development of the supply chain.

Promote policy instruments to improve the business environment in cocoa supply chain.

Develop monitoring and traceability systems pilots in the cocoa production for its escalation.