The cacao industry, primarily located in West Africa, supports a $100 billion market, but is increasingly threatened by climate change. Reports indicate that rising temperatures are disrupting optimal conditions for cacao growth, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, and Nigeria. As climate patterns become more erratic, the cost and availability of chocolate may be significantly impacted. Experts emphasize the urgency for collective action to mitigate climate change effects, as beloved commodities like chocolate are at stake, challenging humanity's priorities for sustainable practices.
"One of the foods that the world most loves is at risk because of climate change," said Kristina Dahl, vice president for science at the nonprofit Climate Central.
"I would hope that by hearing that human activity is making it harder to grow cocoa, it might cause people to stop and think about our priorities as a species."
"About 70 percent of the world's cacao is grown in West Africa, with Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, and Nigeria the biggest producers."
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