Cocoa Horizons

The challenges

Cocoa is mostly produced by small farmers in remote areas around the equator. Most of the world's cocoa comes from West Africa, an area facing major sustainability challenges; limited knowledge and understanding of good agricultural practices; aging farms and depleted land; the unpredictable effects of climate change; and a lack of funding opportunities to invest in productivity activities.

Cocoa communities often lack basic infrastructure and services, including schools, vocational training, access to safe water and basic health services. Gender imbalances also impact the sustainability of cocoa farming communities, with women having limited opportunities to build skills and generate income.