10 December 2013 Dutch policy on sustainable cocoa Lucie Wassink

Why is the Dutch Government interested in cocoa Companies are active Concerns of civil society Important role in the chain

13 augustus 2015 Ministerie van Economische Zaken 3 First steps of processing is happening in The Netherlands 25% of world cocoa enters Port of Amsterdam Grinders: ECOM Dutch cocoa, ADM, Cargill

13 augustus 2015 Ministerie van Economische Zaken 4 Letter of intent We, the signatories of this Letter of Intent, strive to continuing our efforts at an international level to contribute to the revitalization of the cocoa sector within our own responsibilities and capabilities. In close collaboration with the responsible authorities we will help improve the lives and incomes of millions of small farmers, in order to build an attractive cocoa sector for current and future generations. We will continue to contribute to training of farmers in modern agricultural techniques to promote higher productivity and better quality cocoa. We support the organization and strengthening of producer groups and improved working and living conditions.

13 augustus 2015 Ministerie van Economische Zaken 5 Stakeholders Government of the Netherlands Industry and traders NGO’s & Trade Unions Certification bodies Wageningen UR & KIT

13 augustus 2015 Ministerie van Economische Zaken 6 Milestones Start 2012 all chocolate letters in the Netherlands are sustainable Sequel % consumption in the Netherlands is sustainable % consumption in the Netherlands is sustainable

13 augustus 2015 Ministerie van Economische Zaken 7 Solution how to address sustainability Certified cocoa : Fair trade, Utz, Rainforrest Alliance, Organic Future standards or other possibilities

13 augustus 2015 Ministerie van Economische Zaken 8 Actions done by Dutch government Install and faciliate a National Multi-Stakeholder Platform to implement the actions Measurement of progress for political and public support: Monitoring by Wageningen UR Cocoa Barometer Measuring impact Wageningen UR Bufferstockfund € 12 mln world wide research Public Private Partnership Programs (IDH,Embassy, FDOV)

Actions (2) Knowledge dissemination: learn from each other website cocoa connect

Recent developments: more cooperation From Abidjan to Amsterdam ICCO organised WCC1 in Abidjan National plans for sustainable cocoa ICCO is organising WCC2 in Amsterdam 9-13 June 2014

13 augustus 2015 Ministerie van Economische Zaken 11 Discussion points 5 B 's Biodiversity Bodem (soil) Bomen (trees) Boeren (farmers) Beyond certification

13 augustus 2015 Ministerie van Economische Zaken 12 Biodiversity Allways mentioned but actions are legging behind Less biodiversity Less shadow trees Who is paying for extra work

Bodem (soil) Soil fertility is not popular: first signs of decline hardly visible restoratiion takes a long time slow return on investments farmer lacks means for improvement Problem more urgent rapid population growth dieet changes climate changes urbanisation

Bodem (soils (2) We are starting: policy dialogue precompatetive platform recycling organic matter and minerals from urban to rural areas stimulating B2B Fertile Ground Initiative WUR suppliers waste management, fertilizer companies, farmers)

13 augustus 2015 Ministerie van Economische Zaken 15 Bomen (trees) Old trees Pest and diseases Less species to chose

13 augustus 2015 Ministerie van Economische Zaken 16 Boeren (farmers)

13 augustus 2015 Ministerie van Economische Zaken 17 Beyond certification Cocoa certifications in future: some necessities, trends and worries It takes time but we want to have it now Every country/company its own standard How are we going to pay for it in the future Think about a way forward Working together Working together with other certifiers of products Something different and new

13 augustus 2015 Ministerie van Economische Zaken 18 Thank for your attention