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We are pleased to announce the featured speakers for Module 3 – Session 3.3: Overcoming Barriers and Scaling Solutions to Sustainability 🌱📊

In this session, participants will learn about the importance of networking and smallholder engagement, the role of research and innovation in the cocoa sector, and how impact investment can help scale sustainable agriculture solutions.

🎙️ Featured Speakers (Session 3.3):
✅ Mr. Antonius Yudi Triantoro – Director of Sustainability and Smallholders at the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC).
✅ Ms. Caterina Giordano – Chief Impact Officer at Alterfin, Belgium.
✅ Mr. Sholahuddin Akbar – Researcher at the Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute.

📅 Session 3 Date: February 26, 2026
🗓 Program Duration: February 5 – March 4, 2026 (Online)

Thank you to everyone who has registered. We look forward to an engaging and insightful learning journey together! ✨

We are pleased to announce the featured speakers for Module 3 – Session 3.2: Best Practice Case Studies of Palm Oil and Cacao in Southeast Asia 🌱📊

This session will highlight real-world best practices from the palm oil and cacao sectors across Southeast Asia, offering practical insights into sustainable production approaches, stakeholder collaboration, and lessons learned that can support participants in preparing for sustainability benchmarks.

🎙️ Featured Speakers (Session 3.2):
✅ Dr. Betha Luisiana – Project Coordinator of Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) Programme, Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF).
✅ Dr. Kanokwan Saswattecha – Project Manager for Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Palm Oil Production and Procurement at GIZ Thailand.
✅ Mr. Muhammad Izzuddin – YoungElaeis Ambassador by the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC).

📅 Session 3 Date: February 25, 2026
🗓 Program Duration: February 5 – March 4, 2026 (Online)

Thank you to everyone who has registered. We look forward to an engaging and insightful learning journey together! ✨

We are pleased to announce the featured speakers for Module 3 – Session 3.1: Influential Certification Schemes and Standards for Palm Oil and Cacao 🌱📊

This session will explore key certification schemes and sustainability standards for palm oil and cacao, providing participants with insights into how benchmarks can support responsible production and improve market access.

🎙️ Featured Speakers (Session 3.1):
✅ Mr. Narendra Mohan – Senior Manager, Standards & Assurance Asia Pacific at Rainforest Alliance.
✅ Mr. Andi Reza Rohadian – Representative of the Association of Independent Oil Palm Smallholders “Negeri Seribu Kubah”, Rokan Hilir, Riau Province, Indonesia.

📅 Session 3 Dates: February 24 – March 4, 2026
🗓 Program Duration: February 5 – March 4, 2026 (Online)

Thank you to everyone who has registered. We look forward to an engaging and insightful learning journey together! ✨

We are pleased to announce the featured speaker for Module 2: Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) 🌍♻️

This module will focus on understanding carbon footprints and applying life cycle assessment approaches to support more sustainable decision-making across sectors.

🎙️ Featured Speaker:
✅ Dr. Jessica Hanafi – Founder and Executive Director at PT Life Cycle Indonesia, with extensive experience in life cycle assessment and sustainability practices.

📅 Module 2 Dates: February 10–13, 2026
🗓 Program Duration: February 5 – March 4, 2026

Thank you to everyone who has registered. We look forward to an insightful learning journey together!✨

We are pleased to announce the featured speakers for Module 1: Global Production Networks of Palm Oil and Cacao 🌱🍫

This module will explore global supply chains through the lens of sustainability, political ecology, and social impacts across regions.

🎙️Featured Speakers:
✅Prof. Harrison Awuh – Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, specializing in sustainability, food health inequalities, and political ecology.
✅Prof. Maarten Loopmans – Professor at KU Leuven, focusing on political geography, rural change, and global supply chains; Editor-in-Chief of Ruimte en Maatschappij.

📅 Module 1 Dates: February 5–7, 2026
🗓 Program Duration: February 5 – March 4, 2026

Thank you to everyone who has registered. We look forward to welcoming participants to an engaging and insightful learning experience!✨

We’ve officially selected 60 participants for the TRACE Program 🌱

Acceptance emails were sent on January 30. Please confirm your participation by February 1. If you haven’t seen the email yet, don’t forget to check your spam folder.

To applicants who were not selected, thank you for your strong interest and thoughtful applications. We look forward to staying connected through future programs.

🚫 Registration is now officially CLOSED!

We’re thrilled to share that we received nearly 200 applications! 🌱
We truly appreciate the enthusiasm and effort of everyone who applied.

For key updates and timelines, please refer to the dates indicated on the poster.

Kindly monitor both your inbox and spam folder for notifications.
Wishing everyone the best of luck! 💫

🌱 REGISTRATION EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 25! 🌱

✨ Don’t miss your chance to join the TRACE PROGRAM: Training for Responsible Agricultural Chain ✨

A fully-funded online training for students and young professionals who want to deepen their understanding of sustainable palm oil and cacao supply chains - from global production networks to carbon footprint analysis (LCA) and sustainability standards.

If you’re passionate about sustainability, climate action, and responsible sourcing, this program is for you!

✨ What you’ll gain:
• Global production networks of palm oil & cacao
• Carbon footprint measurement using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Sustainability certifications and regulatory frameworks (including EUDR)
• Identifying key leverage points in supply chains
• Best practices benchmarking and actionable recommendations
• Collaborative action plan development with fellow changemakers

📚 Training Modules:
• Module 1: Global Production Networks of Palm Oil & Cacao
• Module 2: Carbon Footprint & Life Cycle Assessment
• Module 3: Preparing for Sustainable Benchmarks

🎯 Who should apply?
Students and young professionals interested in sustainability, agribusiness, supply chains, climate action, policy, or ESG. No prior experience required, just curiosity and commitment!

📅 Program Dates: February 4 – March 3, 2026 (Online)
📌 Registration is ongoing – now extended until January 25!
📲 Register here: bit.ly/TRACEreg2026

Limited slots available, secure yours today and be part of the next generation of sustainability leaders! 💚

🌱 TRACE PROGRAM: Training for Responsible Agricultural Chain🌱

A fully-funded online training for students and young professionals to deepen their understanding of sustainable palm oil and cacao supply chains, from global production networks to carbon footprint (LCA) and sustainability standards.

✨ What you’ll gain:
• Global production networks of palm oil & cacao
• ⁠Carbon footprint measurement using LCA
• ⁠Sustainability certifications and regulatory frameworks (including EUDR)
• ⁠Identifying key leverage points in supply chains
• ⁠Best practices benchmarking and actionable recommendations
• ⁠Collaborative action plan development

📚 Training Modules:
• Module 1: Global Production Networks of Palm Oil & Cacao
• ⁠Module 2: Carbon Footprint & Life Cycle Assessment
• ⁠Module 3: Preparing For Sustainable Benchmarks

📅 Program: February 4 - March 3, 2026 (Online)
📌 Registration is ongoing!
📲 Register via bit.ly/TRACEreg2026 

🌱CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: TRACE PROGRAM🌱

How can young professionals drive sustainable palm oil and cacao supply chains?
Be part of the next generation Training for Responsible Agricultural Chain – Young Experts (TRACE).

📌 Open to university students and young professionals aged 18–35 who are interested in sustainability, agriculture, and responsible supply chains.

📅 Registration Period: January 7–20, 2026
🖥 Program: February 4 – March 6, 2026 (Online)
🎓 Fully-funded sustainability training

✨What you’ll gain:
- Practical training modules on sustainable palm oil & cacao
- ⁠Insights into responsible supply chain practices
- ⁠Opportunities to connect with fellow young experts and practitioners

📲 Scan the QR code or register now at: bit.ly/TRACEreg2026
💬 Have questions or queries? Reach out to us. we’re happy to help!