Adeline Dontenville

Adeline Dontenville possesses extensive experience in sustainable development and climate change policy, currently serving as the Sustainable Cocoa Programme Manager at the European Forest Institute since October 2012. In this role, Adeline manages EFI's cocoa unit, coordinating a team of over ten experts and providing strategic advisory to the European Commission on cocoa traceability and sustainability. Previous positions include leading land-use finance strategy at the EU REDD Facility and managing climate-related projects at the Agence Française de Développement in the Philippines. Adeline's expertise encompasses project management, advisory roles in EU institutions, and a strong educational background with advanced degrees in Risk Analysis and EU Public Administration.