Mondelēz – Partnering to reduce deforestation in the cocoa supply chain

In the west African nations of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, where the majority of the world’s cocoa beans are harvested, there is significant deforestation due to cocoa farming. Changing weather patterns from climate change are forcing farmers to expand into new areas or to relocate, leading to even more deforestation. Deforestation itself is, of course, a significant climate change driver.

Mondelēz, has developed a programme to address these challenges, and some partner organisations – including the United Nations Development Programme and Impactum – have provided crucial help along the way.

In this webinar, panellists from Mondelēz International, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Impactum debate cocoa supply chains and deforestation. The panellists share their experiences addressing deforestation and helping cocoa farmers become more resilient against the effects of climate change through cross-sector collaboration.

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Introduced and moderated by Ian Welsh, publishing director, Innovation Forum

Sponsored by Mondelēz International