Ivory Coast's cocoa sector is ready to combat deforestation

Published 2024년 7월 30일

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The EUDR's impact on Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa sector is significant, necessitating traceability to meet EU regulations. The Ivorian Government, private sector, and small farmers are all working towards compliance, with Dutch companies playing a crucial role. Efforts to promote sustainable cocoa farming involve initiatives like FarmStrong and Meridia, supported by the Dutch Embassy in Abidjan through programs like Orange CocoaPro. These initiatives aim to improve data quality and integrity, address deforestation challenges, and ensure sustainable practices and traceability in the cocoa sector.

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The EUDR resonates significantly with all continents. In West-Africa, CDI stands at the forefront of countries affected by the EUDR, given its prominence in the production of commodities like cocoa, coffee, rubber, and palm oil, which are all linked to deforestation. The regulation's mandate to trace commodities like cocoa – the most important export product of the country that makes the Netherlands its most important trading partner – directly impacts the nation's agricultural sector and overall economy. This makes it challenging to adhere to EU regulations. ‘Capacity building is required to bridge the gap between existing systems and EUDR requirements’ Challenges for the cocoa sector The application of the EUDR in CDI is facing several challenges and limitations, including: State of EUDR compliance According to Wim Simonse, the CEO of Away4Africa (a Dutch consultancy firm and business providing solutions and business-oriented services to companies and cooperatives), CDI shows ...

Source: Agroberichtenbuitenland