Behind the chocolate bar: the real price of sustainability
New European environmental laws like the European Deforestation Regulation are targeting different agricultural commodities to decrease deforestation levels in mother countries. However, after years of constant contestation between the European Parliament, Council, and Commission, a vital question remains: what does becoming more sustainable actually mean? How does it affect not just the land, but the ones who inhabit, take care of, and live from it? Cocoa is far more than just a cash crop or an exchangeable commodity. Over 60% of the cocoa consumed in Europe is grown in West Africa between…
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