# Ivory Coast's Climate Challenge for Cocoa

> Ivory Coast aims to develop climate-resilient cocoa beans as rainfall drops and production faces risks.
- Title: Ivory Coast's Climate Challenge for Cocoa · Dawn | Shortify
- Summary: Ivory Coast aims to develop climate-resilient cocoa beans as rainfall drops and production faces risks. Ivory Coast researchers are creating drought-tolerant…
- Keywords: ivory coast, cocoa, climate change, cocoa production, rainfall, drought, cocoa beans, national centre for agronomic research, news, politics, Ivory, Coast's
- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2037382/worlds-top-cocoa-producer-ivory-coast-aims-for-a-climate-tough-bean
- Author: AFP
- Published: 2026-10-15T15:25:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ivory coast, cocoa, climate change, cocoa production, rainfall, drought, cocoa beans, national centre for agronomic research, news, politics
## Cocoa Farmer's Struggle
Kofi Alexis Amani watched his cocoa trees wilt as unpredictable rains became less abundant.

> You can lose everything
## Ivory Coast's Cocoa Role
The country produces nearly 40% of global cocoa, supporting 5 million people through 15% of its GDP.
## Climate Impact on Rainfall
Rainfall has declined from 1,200 to 2,000mm annually to 1,100mm since 2003, according to government data.
## Research Efforts
Scientists at CNRA are developing drought-tolerant cocoa bean varieties through cross-pollination and stress testing.
## Current Progress
Researchers have created 11 satisfactory bean varieties to eventually release on the market.
## Future Risks
Without action, cocoa production could drop 20% by 2050 due to climate change impacts.
## Key takeaway

Ivory Coast researchers are creating drought-tolerant cocoa beans to counter climate change impacts on the country's top crop.