EUDR: green light, red tape
In an interview for Global Coffee Report, Fanny Gauttier, Public Affairs Lead at the Rainforest Alliance, outlines the consequences of the delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation deadline.
Media Coverage
January 8, 2025
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The bitter future of chocolate? How drought and a youth exodus threaten Mexico’s prized cocoa
A story in The Guardian exploring the challenges facing cocoa-growing communities in Chiapas, Mexico highlights how the Rainforest Alliance’s teams are working with local cocoa farmers to provide support in building resilience against climate change.
How We Tackled Child Labor in Ghana’s Cocoa and Gold Communities
What do gold and cocoa have in common? Child labor, unfortunately. Find out about the innovative approach we took to helping cocoa families in Ghana thrive so they could let their kids be kids.... Continue Reading
Project Profile: Enhancing Cocoa Farmer Livelihoods with Hershey in Côte d’Ivoire
Despite producing around 45 percent of the world’s cocoa beans, an estimated 87 percent of cocoa-growing households in Côte d’Ivoire earn below a living income.... Continue Reading
More collaboration needed as cocoa firms battle deforestation and child labour risks
An article in Reuters and Ethical Corporation explores the important role of collaboration in addressing the challenges facing cocoa farmers, including income accelerator programmes run in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance.
Could your vacation chocolate gift hamper be driving deforestation?
A Forbes article exploring the link between cocoa and deforestation highlights the role of Rainforest Alliance certification in addressing this issue.