Tree registration initiative in Ghana hits the air waves
In November 2023, as part of the Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI) – over 20,000 cocoa farmers took part in an interactive radio campaign, designed to raise…
Deforestation of tropical rainforests is a significant issue in Ghana, the second largest producer of the world’s cocoa supply, the main ingredient in chocolate. Ghana lost 9.3%…
At IDH, we have taken a proactive stance in addressing deforestation caused by cocoa farming. Through partnerships with others, we have established three multistakeholder platforms, including the…
IDH Ghana, with the support of Swiss SECO, continues on the path to Land ownership in one of the most critical cocoa regions
On May 10th 2023, the IDH Ghana team organized a high-level “Consultative Meeting with Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs and Key Stakeholders” to discuss the critical components of land title…
Recognition at COP27 for the potential of CFI’s second phase
On Thursday November 10, at COP27 it felt like there was only one place to be. The Cocoa and Forest Initiative (CFI) side event in the Ghana pavilion had the…
The governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana and 35 companies in the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) today reported progress made towards ending deforestation in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana…
Côte d’Ivoire adopted a national satellite system to monitor deforestation for CFI, and planted almost 10 million trees in 2020, aiming to extend forest cover to 20% of the country…
Ghana produces approximately 20% of the world’s cocoa and is home to 6.3 million hectares of forests, which play a vital role in regulating climate and providing other critical ecosystem…