蚯蚓的基础

2023年7月28日

象牙海岸——雀巢公司,世界领先的食品和饮料公司之一,已经走上了变革的旅程来恢复森林和使当地社区在象牙海岸。这项重大举措旨在解决与可可生产相关的环境挑战,创造一个积极的影响可可农民和他们的家庭的生计。分类Cavally森林的保护和恢复计划是通过合作进行瑞士联邦政府(瑞士),象牙海岸的水和森林(MINEF)、雀巢、Touton, Cocoasource以及蚯蚓基金会(EF)。总投资400万瑞士法郎,相当于XOF 27亿,这个新的伙伴关系超越了保护机密Cavally森林。它还旨在加强社区的弹性在森林的外围区域,提高透明度和可追溯性的可可和橡胶供应链。象牙海岸被誉为全球最大的可可生产国,与业界形成该国经济的支柱。然而,多年的可可农业扩张严重影响了它的原始森林,导致严重的砍伐森林和野生动物栖息地的破坏。这可可生产的可持续性表示担忧,其对环境的影响和当地社区。象牙海岸已经失去了大部分的森林覆盖率在过去的60年。从1960年到2021年,森林面积的减少,从1600万年到297万公顷。 This loss was caused by small-scale farming. The classified Cavally Forest is one of the last remaining dense forests in the Ivory Coast and is a primary biodiversity spot threatened by deforestation. In response to these challenges, Nestlé took a proactive approach by partnering with various stakeholders, including governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations, and local communities, to develop a comprehensive strategy for restoring forests and promoting sustainable cocoa farming practices. The new collaboration follows in the footsteps of the initial, three-year project funded by Nestlé, which will run until the end of June 2023. During its first phase, the Cavally project led to a significant reduction in deforestation, the natural regeneration of 7 000 hectares, and the reforestation of almost 1 500 hectares. In addition, greater economic and social resilience has been observed within local communities, with more than 1 400 people benefiting financially from the project. “During the first phase of the Cavally Forest regeneration project, we learned that there are various sides to the problem of deforestation in the area,” said Bastien Sachet, CEO of the Earthworm Foundation, the organization leading the implementation of the project. “It is difficult to control such a large area. And the forest is attractive in terms of fertility and access to land for populations that are facing immense economic challenges. To combat deforestation and tackle the root causes of the problem, a collective approach based on creating value for producers and rural communities is required.” Combating cocoa-related deforestation is also a priority for Switzerland, which has pledged to increase its investments in the primary sourcing regions. Monica Rubiolo, Head of Trade Promotion at the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) explained that the Swiss government is actively involved in the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO). Through the financial support for specific projects, it aims to actively contribute towards the creation of more sustainable supply chains, in close collaboration with the private sector, civil society, and governments in the producer countries. For all the latest food industry news from Africa and the World, subscribe to our NEWSLETTER , follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn , like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube channel.