JNCC 2026: Rainforest Alliance focuses on sustainable agriculture to strengthen cocoa producers' resilience

During the National Cocoa and Chocolate Days (JNCC) in Abidjan, Rainforest Alliance showcases its initiatives for a sustainable cocoa sector. The organization highlights certification programs and support to improve agricultural practices and living conditions for producers. The HIAP project, supported by Hershey, targets 5,000 producers and offers financial incentives to encourage the adoption of sustainable practices. Producers face challenges such as climate change and child labor, and the organization aims to help them manage their farms as real businesses.