Blogs
Workshops to present findings in Santander strengthened knowledge and management of cadmium in cocoa
The workshops to present the results of the Clima-LoCa project were successfully held in the department of Santander, Colombia, consolidating a space for the exchange of key information for cocoa producers in the region. The first workshop took place on August 20 in...
The Chokao 2025 Fair in Samborondón brought together Latin American cacao leaders in a major meeting of innovation and science
The Chokao 2025 Fair was inaugurated with great enthusiasm in Samborondón, Ecuador, an emblematic event that brought together producers, entrepreneurs, and academics from the Ecuadorian and Latin American cocoa sector. Organized by the National Association of Cocoa...
The Regional Forum “Science for Cocoa” in Piura promotes innovation and cooperation to strengthen the future of Peruvian cocoa.
The Regional Forum “Science for Cocoa,” held on August 7 in Piura, Peru, was a successful event that brought together more than 40 participants, including representatives from various institutions and leading producers in the cocoa sector. This forum stood out for...
Clima-LoCa stands out at the 16th International Cocoa and Chocolate Show in Lima
The 16th International Cocoa and Chocolate Show, held in Lima, Peru, established itself this year as the most important meeting point for producers, exporters, researchers, and lovers of Peruvian cocoa. At the event, organized by various private and public entities...
Clima-LoCa strengthens cocoa production in Colombia: participatory workshops promote sustainable cadmium management in Arauca, Quindío, and Antioquia
The Clima-LoCa project continues to strengthen its work with cocoa-producing communities in Colombia through a series of workshops where the results of cadmium mapping carried out using samples taken directly from cocoa farms are shared. In recent weeks, meetings have...
The European Union promotes cocoa sustainability and cadmium reduction in the region with the Clima-LoCa and CREA projects
With the aim of promoting sustainable practices in cocoa production and mitigating the presence of cadmium (Cd), the CREA and Clima Lo-Ca projects, funded by the European Union, organized the technical workshop “Cadmium Mitigation Results and Strategies and Progress...
Empowering the community: The success story of Captain Polo in Piura, Peru
Since 2023, the Clima-LoCa project has implemented a strategy to disseminate and communicate the effects of climate change in the Piura region of Peru. Thanks to coordinated work with Alan Hesse of the Captain Polo Academy, a well-known author of graphic novels on the...
Climate-LoCa in the featured stories of the DESIRA LIFT initiative
The Andean region, comprising Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, is recognized worldwide for its production of fine aroma cocoa. However, these countries face a crucial challenge: the presence of cadmium (Cd) in the soils where cocoa is grown, a heavy metal that poses...
Boyacá: The closing tour of the Clima-LoCa project in Colombia begins
On April 29 and 30, 2025, the municipality of San Pablo de Borbur hosted the first event of the closing tour of the Clima-LoCa project. This meeting brought together producers, researchers, public institutions, and chocolate companies to share the lessons learned,...