Cocoa Agroforestry System in Sao Tome and Principe
GIAHS since 2024
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The Cocoa Agroforestry System in Sao Tome and Principe, known for its high-quality Amelonado cocoa, combines traditional farming with diverse crops to enhance food security, strengthen the livelihoods of farming families, preserve cultural heritage, and maintain biodiversity. Despite a history of enslavement, inequality, and conflict, this system exemplifies the resilience of its people in their commitment to building sustainable practices and development.