AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Cocoa Climate Push: A new Global Witness analysis says the EU’s zero-deforestation law (EUDR) is already cutting deforestation-linked emissions from major chocolate brands, with cocoa “deforestation-free” claims rising and sourcing emissions down by a quarter in three years. Smart Ports for Safety: Rotterdam is testing “smart” berth bollards that track real mooring forces via sensors, helping plan maintenance and improve safety as ports push for efficiency. Cocoa Supply Pressure: Ghana raised its 2026/27 producer price, lifting global cocoa prices and raising fears of cross-border cocoa flows that could reduce what reaches Ivory Coast ports. Agroforestry in Cocoa: Barry Callebaut is putting assisted natural regeneration into practice in Ivory Coast, aiming to protect naturally growing trees alongside planting to build more resilient cocoa landscapes. Climate Finance Boost: The Green Climate Fund unlocked over US$4bn more for climate action, with Africa expected to receive about 40%, but countries still need stronger pipelines of ready projects. Food Systems Research: AfricaRice and CIMMYT deepened partnerships to advance climate-smart rice and resilient farming systems across southern Africa.
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