Our agro-climate services bring scientific expertise andÂ
specialist commentary to cocoa production in West Africa.
Our agro-climate services bring scientific expertise and specialist commentary to cocoa production in West Africa.
FORECASTING
Our scientific team studies the evolution of different climate variables and uses them to develop seasonal & monthly predictions for precipitation, temperature and Harmattan conditions. We also carry out year-round monitoring of ENSO and ITF movements.
Our in-house modelling helps us analyse the effects these climate variables have on cocoa plant development and production. We regularly share our commentary in the form of Climate42 Reports.
FORECASTING
Our scientific team studies the evolution of different climate variables and uses them to develop seasonal & monthly predictions for precipitation, temperature and Harmattan conditions. We also carry out year-round monitoring of ENSO and ITF movements.
Our in-house modelling helps us understand/analyse the effects these climate variables have on cocoa plant development and production. We regularly share our commentary in the form of Climate42 Reports.
MONITORING
We monitor a full suite of climate variables on multiple time scales, including precipitation, air humidity, temperature, soil moisture…Â
We combine these to create research-based agro-climatic indices which we use to produce Hydric Stress reports, Black Pod Risk alerts and cocoa specific Harmattan index that monitors how production and plant development is being affected.
MONITORING
We monitor a full suite of climate variables on multiple time scales, including precipitation, air humidity, temperature, soil moisture…Â
We combine these to create research-based agro-climatic indices which we use to produce Hydric Stress reports, Black Pod Risk alerts and cocoa specific Harmattan index that monitors how production and plant development is being affected.
FIELD REPORT ANALYSIS
Our team uses its scientific insight to combine up-to-date information gathered from field reports with our in-house climate analyses in order to provide in-depth commentary on the crop development.
FIELD REPORT ANALYSIS
Our team uses its scientific insight to combine up-to-date information gathered from field reports with our in-house climate analyses in order to provide in-depth commentary on the crop development.
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Our Reports
Clients of Climate42 receive regular reports, analyses, observations, commentaries and forecasts.
These reports are tailored to our in-house Cocoa Climate Calendar and highlight the climate conditions having the highest impact during each of the most important stages of cocoa plant and pod development.
No one likes an information flood. We manage the information flow so that you get the most relevant and timely information which will help you make better informed decisions.
Each membership comes with a free Starter Pack which helps you get the most out of understanding the different impacts climate has on cocoa crop development.
Want to know more?
Our Reports
Clients of Climate42 receive regular reports, analyses, observations, commentaries and forecasts.
These reports are tailored to our in-house Cocoa Climate Calendar and highlight the climate conditions having the highest impact during each of the most important stages of cocoa plant and pod development.
No one likes an information flood. We manage the information flow so that you get the most relevant and timely information which will help you make better informed decisions.
Each membership comes with a free Starter Pack which helps you get the most out of understanding the different impacts climate has on cocoa crop development.
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Research Department
Our team has spent many years in the interdisciplinary research combining Climate Science and Agronomy- and focuses specifically on the West African cocoa belt. We combine state of the art scientific knowledge with active research to create operational products and highly informed commentary.
Climate Research
• In-house observational data inter-comparisons across wide range of data types (in situ, satellite, blended, reanalysis) to make the best selection of data sources for climate monitoring
• Capacity-building for accurate soil moisture data retrieval that fills a major gap in observational data over the cocoa-producing regions
• Development, evaluation and improvement of seasonal predictions of climate variables relevant to cocoa in order to develop robust information on the seasonal predictability of climate anomalies that could affect the cocoa crops
Agronomic Research
 • Field experiments and mechanistic modelling to, for example:
-provide new insights into cacao tree physiology and a refined understanding of its response to climate forcings,
-create cacao-specific agro-climatic indices that synthesize the existing knowledge on the response of cacao physiology to the climate
• Studies of disease incidence, development and dependence on climatic conditions in order to create in-house indices of climatic threat of disease outbreaks
Our trusted collaborators
We are also proud to participate in large-scale international research efforts dedicated to a sustainable cocoa production:
THE
CLIMATE42
TEAM
Research Department
Our team has spent many years in the interdisciplinary research combining Climate Science and Agronomy- and focuses specifically on the West African cocoa belt. We combine state of the art scientific knowledge with active research to create operational products and highly informed commentary.
Climate Research
• In-house observational data inter-comparisons across wide range of data types (in situ, satellite, blended, reanalysis) to make the best selection of data sources for climate monitoring
• Capacity-building for accurate soil moisture data retrieval that fills a major gap in observational data over the cocoa-producing regions
• Development, evaluation and improvement of seasonal predictions of climate variables relevant to cocoa in order to develop robust information on the seasonal predictability of climate anomalies that could affect the cocoa crops
Agronomic Research
Field experiments and mechanistic modelling to, for example:
-provide new insights into cacao tree physiology and a refined understanding of its response to climate forcings,
-create cacao-specific agro-climatic indices that synthesize the existing knowledge on the response of cacao physiology to the climate
• Studies of disease incidence, development and dependence on climatic conditions in order to create in-house indices of climatic threat of disease outbreaks
Our trusted collaborators
We are also proud to participate in large-scale international research efforts dedicated to a sustainable cocoa production:
Membership Packs
Cherelle Pack
Bi-weekly communications based on forecasting, monitoring and field report analysis. This simplified communication gives the outline of the primary topic that our science team has researched as being the most relevent to know about. It is sent on Mondays and Thursdays.
SINGLE USER PLAN: €80 /month + Tax
COMPANY PLAN: €200 /month + Tax for up to 5 users *please send us the additional emails to be included in the subscription
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: Get 10% off if you subscribe for a full year
Single User
MONTHLYSingle User
YEARLYCompany Plan
MONTHLYCompany Plan
YEARLYPod Pack
You no longer have to invest in in-house scientific analysis! This is our bespoke service, co-created with our premium clients to help you outsource all your scientific analysis needs. Our climatology and agronomist reasearch team have many years of experience focused on cocoa production, which you will be able to benefit from directly.
This service can include, but is not limited to, in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the current situation of climate and crop development, predictions on their possible effects on cocoa production, climatological assessment and commentary on pod counts, etc.
Premium clients can organise regular one-to-one exchanges with the science team to further explore and understand these variables and can have access anytime to an entire suite of up-to-date, customised agro-climate analyses tailored to your needs.
Pod Pack
MONTHLYMembership Packs
Cherelle Pack
€ 200 /month + tax
Bi-weekly communications based on forecasting, monitoring and field report analysis. This simplified communication gives the outline of the primary topic that our science team has researched as being the most relevent to know about. It is sent on Mondays and Thursdays.
SINGLE USER PLAN: €80 /month + Tax
COMPANY PLAN: €200 /month + Tax for up to 5 users *please send us the additional emails to be included in the subscription
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: Get 10% off if you subscribe for a full year
Single User
MONTHLYSingle User
YEARLYCompany Plan
MONTHLYCompany Plan
YEARLYPod Pack
You no longer have to invest in in-house scientific analysis! This is our bespoke service, co-created with our premium clients to help you outsource all your scientific analysis needs. Our climatology and agronomist reasearch team have many years of experience focused on cocoa production, which you will be able to benefit from directly.
This service can include, but is not limited to, in-depth analysis and expert commentary on the current situation of climate and crop development, predictions on their possible effects on cocoa production, climatological assessment and commentary on pod counts, etc.
Premium clients can organise regular one-to-one exchanges with the science team to further explore and understand these variables and can have access anytime to an entire suite of up-to-date, customised agro-climate analyses tailored to your needs.
Pod Pack
MONTHLY
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