You can make this Valentine day , climate-friendly by gifting your partner chocolate made from shade grown cocoa. A well-maintained forest of shade-grown cocoa trees can store a significantly higher amount of carbon as compared to other annual crops and cocoa grown in full sun. Shade-grown cocoa trees are also prone to drought and weeds,  create passages between forests and enhance biodiversity. Unfortunately, the amount of shade-grown trees is declining in West Africa due to diseases, lack of information and insecure land tenure. Therefore, enjoy your chocolate this valentine provided its made from shade-grown cocoa so that you can contribute to sustainable development.