Cocoa for Life: + Forests in La Sierra

Cocoa for Life: + Forests in the Sierra

Our goal is to consolidate a zero deforestation cocoa value chain in accordance with the principles of managing the territory of the Kogui, Wiwa and Arhuaca communities of the Sierra Nevada. Guaranteeing sustainable land use at the landscape level, as well as the volumes and quality demanded by the market, to ensure the well-being of the cocoa-growing families of the Sierra Nevada and access to international markets.

Cocoa for Life is a program of the Cocoa, Forest & Peace Initiative. This initiative is a public-private effort that aims to promote cocoa agroforestry models that close the agricultural frontier, protect strategic systems, adequate land use, and help implement the peace agreement in diverse territories of Colombia.

Agricultural Engineer specialized in Government and Management of Regional and Municipal Development. Has experience in the hydrocarbon sector, overseeing compliance with environmental licenses and land management for oil pipeline infrastructure. For 7 years, worked with the Colombian government in formulating and supervising productive agricultural projects for small and medium-sized producers in the Colombian rural sector. Currently, is leading the execution of projects focused on strengthening sustainable alternatives for the conservation of the Colombian Amazon.