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Sustainable cocoa farming protects livelihoods and wildlife

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Through the Congo Basin Landscapes Initiative, local Indigenous farmers in Cameroon receive training and equipment to improve yields while protecting the rainforest.

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  • Indigenous Baka communities in Cameroon use sustainable cocoa farming to protect both livelihoods and wildlife.
  • The Congo Basin Landscapes Initiative enables farmers to produce premium cocoa without deforestation. 33s
  • International support provides training and equipment to improve yields while preserving rainforests. 1m 13s
  • Certified chocolate from these farms is sold globally, supporting conservation efforts. 1m 21s
  • Rising global cocoa prices offer economic opportunities while Cameroon focuses on biodiversity protection. 1m 39s
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