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On 22 September, the European Commission began an initiative to improve sustainability in the cocoa sector. A new multi-stakeholder dialogue will bring together representatives of Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana – the two main cocoa producing countries accounting for 70% of global cocoa production – as well as representatives of the European Parliament, EU member states, cocoa growers and civil society.

It aims to deliver concrete recommendations to advance sustainability across the cocoa supply chain through collective action and partnerships. Executive Vice President and acting Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis (pictured) said: “The cocoa sector is important for the EU and our trading partners. Today's launch of the multi-stakeholder dialogue for sustainable cocoa will help to guide the sector's recovery from Covid-19, while also finding solutions to existing sustainability challenges. We plan to develop concrete recommendations on sustainable cocoa as trade is not only about growth and profits, but also the social and environmental impact of our policies.”

“When we talk about cocoa, sustainability is key,” said International Partnerships Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen. “Lifting up the three pillars of sustainable development in one go – social, economic and environmental – is possible. We stand ready to act as an honest broker to create the foundation of a new international framework for sustainable cocoa.”

The new dialogue will be supported by technical assistance for cocoa producing countries. For more information, see a full press release, a dedicated website and a multi-stakeholder dialogue concept paper. 

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