Unpacking the EU Deforestation Regulation for Ghana’s cocoa industry

To learn more about the EUDR and the European Sustainable Cocao initiative, follow the link to the digital download called The EU Sustainable Cocoa Programme in Ghana (PDF).

Five facts about the EU Sustainable Cocoa Programme in Ghana

1. Cocoa is one of the biggest contributors to deforestation in Ghana.
2. Ghana exported 62% of the cocoa it produced to the EU in 2022.
3. 90% of  global deforestation is driven by the increase of agricultural land.
4. The EUDR accelerates Ghana’s goals for sustainable cocoa production.
5. The EUDR must comply with the relevant laws of Ghana.