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Synergies will be generated with the Sustainable Amazonian Landscapes project implemented by Swisscontact and sector stakeholders to validate good practices and production models that improve the quality of life of producers and strengthen the sustainability of the cocoa chain, in line with the SDGs and the Cocoa Platform’s 2030 Roadmap. To this end, the approach includes several components: validating complementary, market-oriented alternatives for income generation such as family-based guinea pig breeding and beekeeping systems; and introducing modern irrigation technologies on cocoa farms to optimise water use, enhance productivity, and foster agricultural practices that are more resilient to climate change.

The project incorporates innovation as a central axis for testing and refining strategies that contribute to diversifying sources of income and improving the sustainability of farming families, strengthening the stability of their production systems.

It will also facilitate the creation of networks for knowledge exchange and the development of viable business models. Training activities supported by digital media will be promoted.

The project team will document and systematise the experiences and results obtained, creating guides that can be used by other producers to replicate the model in other producer organisations and regions.

Internships and exchange visits will be organised for producers with the support or advice of project technicians. These activities will enable producers to learn from best practices and adapt them to their own farms.

To promote the exchange of experiences and replicability, a continuous learning and knowledge-sharing environment will be fostered by establishing knowledge networks that connect producers and project and Sumaqao technicians to share sustainable best practices and lessons learned.