Back to Main Site world regeneration one ecosystem at a time We're using regenerative agroforestry to combat climate change. Help us transform the chocolate industry and save the forests. donate the problem Because of monoculture practices, 24% of global greenhouse emissions can currently be attributed to agriculture and forestry. Agroforestry supports biodiversity and mitigates climate change. By planting a diverse mix of trees and shrubs around the cacao crop, it mimics an abundant forest ecosystem, creating long-lasting benefits for the planet. monoculture agroforestry Unocace guayaquil, ecuador learn more Cooproagro san francisco de macorís, dominican republic learn more Altair Rodriguez Dominican Human Rights Researcher Turned Cacao Farmer Since 2015 she has worked with agroecology and agroforestry, regenerating her family's old cacao farm (Finca Tierra Negra). She also coordinates Clif Bar’s Living Income Cacao Project in DR since 2017. Carla Martin Founder & Executive Director at the Fine Cacao & Chocolate Institute Carla is also a lecturer in the Department of African and African American Studies at Harvard University. The Erol Foundation dedicated to funding environmental and social justice projects globally, has committed multi-year funding to launch and establish the Alter Eco Foundation in its first few years of operation. Multiplier is Alter Eco Foundation’s fiscal sponsor and a California-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that accelerates impact for initiatives that protect and foster a healthy, sustainable, resilient, and equitable world. name email organization optional subject message submit