10th General Meeting of the German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (GISCO)

More than 90 members and guests of the German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (GISCO) came together physically and virtually in Berlin on 04 May 2022 on the occasion of their tenth general meeting on the topic of Human Rights Due Diligence in the Cocoa Sector: Working Together to Ensure Better Living Conditions for Cocoa Farmers

Working together for a living income and child labor free cocoa

13/10/2021 A sustainable cocoa sector free of child labour and deforesta-tion and with a living income for cocoa farmers is a political priority for the EU. Since the beginning of 2021, six EU Cocoa Talks have taken place, with another to follow in mid-October.

German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa elects Merit Buama as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors

The Board of the German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa elected Merit Buama as its new Chairwoman. Ms Buama is responsible for cocoa programmes worldwide at Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG and has been supporting the German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa for several years.

German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa: Holistic strategies required for lasting income increases in the cocoa sector

05/05/2021 - In their ninth general meeting, members reinforced their shared commitment to achieving a living income for cocoa farmers.

European platforms for sustainable cocoa sign Memorandum of Understanding

29/06/20 - Bundled commitment for sustainable cocoa in Europe

The projects's progress of PRO-PLANTEURS

02/02/2020 - Project participants discuss about the contribution of PRO-PLANTEURS to a sustainable cocoa sector on ISM 2020 in Cologne.

Cocoa Cultivation without Forest Loss

10/10/2019 - German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa presents options for action towards a deforestation-free cocoa sector at Anuga fair

Using the optimistic mindset – further strengthening trust

01/02/2019 - The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa and the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa discuss progress since the World Cocoa Conference in Berlin at joint event at the International Fair for Sweets and Snacks (ISM) in Cologne

Business as usual is no longer an option

27/04/2018 - The new vison of the cocoa sector is introduced in the Berlin Declaration

GISCO at the 4th World Cocoa Conference in Berlin

19/04/2018 - The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa as a driving force and alliance partner on sustainable cocoa

Beyond Certification: How can sustainability be achieved in the cocoa sector?

31/01/2018 - German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa and World Cocoa Foundation jointly initiate a dialogue about successful strategies for better living conditions for cocoa farmers

Human Rights are the Key Cornerstone of Successful Development

11/10/2017 - Experts discussed the topic of "Human Rights and International Supply Chains – with the Example of Cocoa“ at the ANUGA trade fair in Cologne.

Annual General Meeting 2017 in Berlin

09/05/2017 - The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa focuses on human rights and children’s rights.

Jointly Turning Small Steps into Big Ones

30/01/2017 - Expert discussion at the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair (ISM) in Cologne: “Cocoa Farming and Forest Conservation in West Africa – towards a Solution“

GISCO at the World Cocoa Conference 2016

30/05/2016 - The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa promotes international exchange on sustainable cocoa production at World Cocoa Conference