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Did you know that 70% of the world’s cocoa is grown in West Africa?
Working with cocoa is vital due to its extensive environmental, social, economic, and climate impacts globally. Cocoa farming, particularly in West Africa, is linked to deforestation and biodiversity loss. The cocoa industry faces challenges like poverty, child labour, and lack of fair compensation in farming communities. Sustainable cocoa farming practices, like agroforestry, can enhance carbon sequestration, making cocoa relevant for climate change mitigation.
Environmental impact: Cocoa farming, especially in regions like West Africa, is closely linked to deforestation and biodiversity loss, posing significant environmental concerns.
Social challenges: The cocoa industry is marred by social issues such as poverty, child labour, and inadequate compensation for farmers, highlighting the need for ethical practices.
Climate relevance: Sustainable cocoa farming methods, like agroforestry, contribute to carbon sequestration, making cocoa a notable factor in climate change mitigation efforts.
Economic importance: Cocoa is a major agricultural commodity with global economic significance, making its sustainable production crucial for the livelihoods of millions and responsible supply chains.
What are the challenges?
The cocoa industry is faced by environmental issues like deforestation and biodiversity loss, social problems such as poverty, child labour, and inadequate farmer compensation, as well as the need for sustainable farming practices to mitigate climate change impacts and preserve natural resources.
The global cocoa market is growing fast, but will it benefit the farmers?
Although cocoa is a lucrative business with staggering margins for those controlling the value chain, the producers mostly live in poverty. And it is seemingly impossible to move a fairer share of the profits back into the supply chain to those who most depend on it.
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人类影响
880,000+
确保农民、工人和土地管理者的福祉、人权和文化遗产得到保护。
自然影响
31.9 million
通过使用可持续发展标准保护3260万公顷土地的自然和环境免受退化和转换。
气候影响
32,000+
减少超过3.2万吨二氧化碳的排放，降低对气候的影响。
Have a question? Contact us
Our goal to foster lasting, positive transformations in key agricultural and forestry products around the world is guided by seasoned professionals. These experts bring a wealth of practical knowledge from their extensive time in the field and their involvement with international supply networks. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out.
Sandra Razanamandranto
Regional Engagement Director
srazanamandranto@preferredbynature.org
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生物质
生物质对于可持续发展、减少碳排放和提供可再生能源至关重要。生物质能利用率的不断提高凸显了它在应对气候变化和促进各行各业可持续发展方面的重要性。
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牛
牛虽然对粮食安全至关重要，但也会导致森林砍伐和气候变化。需要集中力量推广可持续的做法，以提高生物多样性、土壤健康和人畜福祉。
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气候
应对气候变化是可持续发展的当务之急。通过创新战略减少温室气体排放对减轻气候变化的影响至关重要。
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可可
可可种植影响着全球的环境、经济和气候。农林业等可持续做法可以减轻其负面影响，从而使可可与减缓气候变化相关联。
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咖啡
平衡经济可持续性与负责任的生产实践对咖啡业至关重要。既要适应气候变化，又要满足不断增长的全球需求，这对咖啡的可持续生产至关重要。
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生态系统
振兴生态系统对地球的健康和保护至关重要。以可持续的方式遏制森林砍伐和退化，可确保生态系统的长期恢复。
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棕榈油
棕榈油生产支持经济发展，但也引发了环境和社会问题。可持续的生产方式对于解决森林砍伐和劳工权利等问题至关重要。
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水稻
水稻生产对气候和自然有重大影响。解决水稻种植过程中的排放、用水和森林砍伐问题可以带来积极的环境变化。
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橡胶
天然橡胶是工业的必需品，但会导致森林砍伐和生物多样性丧失。解决工作条件恶劣等可持续发展问题对橡胶生产至关重要。
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大豆
大豆在全球粮食安全和生物燃料生产中发挥着至关重要的作用。强调可持续增长对于应对大豆种植业面临的环境挑战至关重要。
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木材
木材会对人类、自然和气候产生全球性影响，因此需要进行可持续管理。森林对生物多样性以及水土保持至关重要。
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旅游业
旅游业的可持续发展与环境保护和文化保护息息相关。负责任的消费和对当地社区的支持对可持续旅游至关重要。
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我们的使命不仅限于这些重点领域，还包括任何具有可持续影响潜力的作物或产品。我们支持世界各地的保护和生态系统恢复项目，帮助企业适应不断变化的法规。
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