Chocolate is universally enjoyed. But the cultivation of cocoa has severe consequences for nature. Cocoa is one of the biggest drivers of agricultural deforestation worldwide. In West Africa in particular, where cocoa is now predominantly cultivated, large parts of the area originally covered by forest have already disappeared. The loss of biodiversity is enormous. However, cocoa originally comes from the Amazon region and is not only of economic and cultural importance there, but also has the potential to protect the forest and biodiversity.
The conference will provide an overview of the specific characteristics of cocoa cultivation in Latin America and the supply chain to Europe. We will discuss conservation challenges in cocoa farming and highlight solutions to tackle deforestation, biodiversity loss and the impacts of climate change.
The event will be held in English (with translation into Spanish and German).
Participation in the event is free of charge. Due to room capacity, there will be an upper limit on participation. You will receive a confirmation by e-mail after registration.
Please use the following link to register for the event by 30 November 2024 at the latest: