Innovating together for the sustainable cocoa of the future

Our goals

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Cacao Forest aims to create the sustainable cocoa of the future. Through agroforestry – growing cocoa trees alongside other types of tree – we hope to create innovative agricultural models that will increase the quality and productivity of the cocoa trees, improve farmers’ livelihoods and protect the environment.

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To truly change the way cocoa is grown and to have a positive impact on farmers’ lives and the environment, we are working together with people all along the value chain, from producers and researchers, to NGOs, private companies and customers. Together we are innovating together for the sustainable cocoa cultivation of tomorrow.

Last news from the field

Sep242021

Welcome Sebastián !

Sebastián is the new Project Manager – Cacao Forest coordinator in Dominican Republic. We asked him to present himself: I am an Agricultural and...

Mar192021

Cacao Forest Phase 2: the project steps up a gear

Through the work carried out over the three years of Phase 1 from 2016 to 2019, Cacao Forest has demonstrated the value of its research prog...

Mar192021

Official launch of Cacao Forest Phase 2

The launch ceremony of Phase 2 of the Cacao Forest project took place on 8 December 2020, hosted by the Dominican Agriculture Minister in the prese...

Jan122021

Best practices for teaching cacao agroforestry

A group of ISARA-Lyon Master of Agroecology students recently undertook a project with Cacao Forest to investigate the current best practices fo...

Nov212019

ISO 34101: an international standard for sustainable cocoa

The cocoa industry is fractured and complex. Producing countries are spread out along the equator, and farms worldwide use many different agricultu...

Aug262019

What is agroforestry?

Agroforestry is a core component of the Cacao Forest project, and we think it is important to take the time to explain this system and approach. Ov...

Our focus is on the long-term future of cocoa

Our project in Dominican Republic

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Cacao Forest aims to create innovative ways for sustainable cocoa farming in the Dominican Republic, which is the leading global exporter of certified organic cocoa at this date.

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Our vision

Driven by a wide variety of players, Cacao Forest’s vision is to innovate for sustainable cocoa cultivation.

Améliorer la résilience des communautés rurales

Improve the resilience of rural communities

Diversify producers' incomes

Protect the environment

Accroître la productivité de l'exploitation

Increase farm productivity

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A groundbreaking partnership

The partnership

Through Cacao Forest, private companies, NGO, scientists, educators, and end-consumers are for the first time partnering with producers and local experts to create a way to grow cocoa that will help society and the environment over the long term.

Innovating together for the sustainable cocoa of the future

Our goals

Last news from the field

Welcome Sebastián !

Cacao Forest Phase 2: the project steps up a gear

Official launch of Cacao Forest Phase 2

Best practices for teaching cacao agroforestry

ISO 34101: an international standard for sustainable cocoa

What is agroforestry?

Our focus is on the long-term future of cocoa

Our project in Dominican Republic

Cacao Forest aims to create innovative ways for sustainable cocoa farming in the Dominican Republic, which is the leading global exporter of certified organic cocoa at this date.

Our vision