International Forum in Tarapoto Sets Roadmap for Sustainable, Deforestation-Free* Coffee and Cacao Supply Chains
Nota de prensaDay two of the Tarapoto forum gathered Latin American experts to address EUDR challenges and boost sustainable coffee and cacao chains.
3 de octubre de 2025 - 12:04 p. m.
After three days of intense debate, experience sharing, and working groups, the international forum held in the city of Tarapoto concluded. Representatives from Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Central America, as well as international organizations such as the European Union, FAO, CAF, IDB, and GIZ participated in the event.
The forum provided an opportunity to review the progress made by each country in implementing the EUDR, share tools for traceability and financing, and highlight the role of associations and producers in strengthening competitive, sustainable coffee and cacao supply chains that align with global requirements.
During the closing session, commitments were made to promote deforestation-free production, strengthen cross-border cooperation, and ensure that small producers have access to technical and financial support mechanisms that enable them to maintain competitiveness in international markets.
In his closing remarks, Carlos Ynga, Director of Economic Studies, emphasized that the forum marks a milestone in bringing together all actors in the supply chain and positioning the Amazon as a model for sustainable production worldwide.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND IRRIGATION
The forum provided an opportunity to review the progress made by each country in implementing the EUDR, share tools for traceability and financing, and highlight the role of associations and producers in strengthening competitive, sustainable coffee and cacao supply chains that align with global requirements.
During the closing session, commitments were made to promote deforestation-free production, strengthen cross-border cooperation, and ensure that small producers have access to technical and financial support mechanisms that enable them to maintain competitiveness in international markets.
In his closing remarks, Carlos Ynga, Director of Economic Studies, emphasized that the forum marks a milestone in bringing together all actors in the supply chain and positioning the Amazon as a model for sustainable production worldwide.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND IRRIGATION