Clima-LoCa Project
Fostering low cadmium and climate-relevant innovations to enhance the resilience and inclusiveness of the growing cocoa sectors in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
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Blogs
Women, major protagonists of the socioeconomic workshop in Boyacá
We worked as a team with 7 families from the municipality of San Pablo de Borbur, ans with ASOCACAO and Innpulsa Bacao to define the most relevant aspects when analyzing cadmium mitigation alternatives in cocoa production systems in western Boyacá. During the...
“For 20 years Luker Chocolate has been preparing for the regulatory laws”
What has happened in these years? Read the conversation we had with Alexander Roncancio, who started working at Casa Luker on the technical side as a professional and today is in charge of all the company's cocoa purchases. He has had the opportunity to interact with...
Journey through cocoa crops in Colombia
Originally posted in: Travesías Clima-LoCa: muestreando cultivos de cacao en Colombia. Alliance Bioversity International - CIAT (alliancebioversityciat.org.Researchers and technicians of the Clima-Loca project tell us about their experiences when they travel to the...
Components
SOIL & CLIMATE
Mapping of cadmium risks and climate impacts, and evaluation of practices in trials and pilots.
SOCIOECONOMICS
Analysis of supply chains and impacts of the new food safety regulation on local markets and small-scale producers.
COCOA GENETICS
Evaluation of commercial clones, propagation of practices and research of molecular markers.
DISSEMINATION & DECISION SUPPORT
Dissemination of impact assessments and recommendations focused on influencing public policies and the adoption of productive practices.
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Alliance Americas
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