2. Dramatic reduction of forest cover in Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana
Cote D’Ivoire: Ghana
1900: 16 m ha : 8.2 m ha
1990: 7,8 m ha
2000: 5,1 m ha
2015: 3,4 m ha 2012: 1.6 million
COCOA AND FORESTS INITIATIVE
The challenge
Over 60% of forest loss due to agriculture expansion, amongst over 30% due to cocoa
Map: WRI Global Forest Watch / Data sources: REDD+ National Strategy in Cote d’Ivoire

3. COCOA AND FORESTS INITIATIVE
The initiative
16 March Cocoa sector Collective Statement of Intent
35 cocoa companies commit to working together, pre competitively, to end deforestation and forest degradation, initially focused on Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire
Nov COP23 in Bonn: Joint Framework of Action
Joint Frameworks for Action for Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Convened and coordinated by IDH, ISU and WCF. Signed by Ministers of Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire and - on behalf of cocoa companies - by WCF
Jan Round Tables in Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire
Next steps in making the Joint Framework Actionable
Dec – Companies and governments deliver concrete plans of action
High Level Meeting hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales in London on 16 March, 2017
Signing Ceremony of the Joint Framework of Action at COP 23 in Bonn, November 2017

4. Frameworks for Action - Highlights
COCOA AND FORESTS INITIATIVE
Frameworks for Action - Highlights
Conservation of National Parks and forested land, as well as restoration of forests that have been degraded by human activities, in particular encroachment by cocoa farms among other factors.
Sustainable intensification and diversification of income in order to increase farmers’ yields and livelihood, to grow “more cocoa on less land” and thereby reduce pressure on forests
Engagement and empowerment of cocoa-growing communities. In particular mitigation of the social impacts and risks of land-use changes on affected cocoa farmers and their communities.

5. Frameworks for Action - Highlights
COCOA AND FORESTS INITIATIVE
Frameworks for Action - Highlights
Measurement & Monitoring
A transparent and credible to measure and monitor progress on Framework actions, incl. adoption of a transparent satellite-based monitoring system, with deforestation alerts
Governance and Implementation
The Cocoa and Forests Initiative governance set up to support the development of the Frameworks will continue operating, and will have the mandate to assist partners on the implementation of the action plan
Technical Working Groups will be formed to develop guidance on key questions that are critical to the framework implementation.

6. Opportunities & Challenges
COCOA AND FORESTS INITIATIVE
Opportunities & Challenges
Moving from 2/3 to 100% Industry-wide commitment
Alignment with policies and legislation of producing countries
Eg: Review of Cote D’Ivoire Forestry Code
Financing the implementation of the Frameworks
Actions agreed in the Frameworks will be funded primarily through the governments’ public expenditure programs and direct investment from signatory companies, with significant support expected from international development partners.
Monitoring Progress
A detailed monitoring framework will be developed in 2018 that includes:
High resolution satellite imagery to detect changes in forests in near-real-time,
High level and verified land use, environmental, and socio-economic performance indicators; and
Annual publicly disclosed reporting on progress and outcomes related to the specific actions in the Frameworks. 

7. COCOA AND FORESTS INITIATIVE
What’s next?
All companies from the cocoa and chocolate value chain are invited to join the initiative and contribute to implementing the Frameworks for Action
The Cocoa and Forests Initiative governance which has been set up to support the development of the Frameworks for Action will assist all partners on the implementation of the action plan.
Role of Governments, companies and NGOs / Service Providers
Signatory companies are developing individual action plans by end-2018 for public disclosure. Draft action plans will be shared with Government for feedback before being finalized.
Technical Working Groups will be formed to develop guidance on key questions that are critical to the framework implementation.
E.g. in Cote d’Ivoire, a Working Group on traceability will be put in place with the objective to 1) develop the action plan for 100% of cocoa sourcing traceable from farm to first purchase point; and 2) explore the feasibility of financial traceability.