Colombia's progress toward zero deforestation cacao cultivation

The Cb&p presented the results of a report on Colombia's progress in deforestation-free cocoa production. The report highlights Colombia's role in protecting and restoring forests in the cocoa value chain, as well as its commitment to peacebuilding to strengthen the livelihoods of producers.

The report presents some key milestones in Colombia's progress in the production of zero deforestation cocoa. These milestones include:

• The implementation of production models that combine cocoa cultivation with forest conservation.
• The development of financial instruments to support cocoa producers in the transition to sustainable practices.
• The establishment of a monitoring, verification and traceability system to ensure that cocoa produced in Colombia is free of deforestation.
• Strengthening cocoa institutions to promote sustainability.
• The implementation of communication and transparency strategies to inform consumers about sustainable cocoa.

The report shows that Colombia is making progress in protecting its natural resources and building a sustainable future for future generations.

Among the most important advances are the development of guidelines for the ecological and productive restoration of the landscape with cocoa agroforestry systems, and the implementation of pilot programs for the restoration and development of cocoa agroforestry systems in Huila, Caquetá, Guaviare and Putumayo.

These advances are the result of the joint work of the National Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the National Federation of Cocoa Growers (Fedecacao), Casa Luker, the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) and the World Resources Institute (WRI).