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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Chris Vincent took up his role as President of the WCF in October 2023. Pic: WCF]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Fruit trees planted among cocoa allow farmers to further diversify their income, while also removing significant amounts of carbon. Pic: Barry Callebaut]]></image:caption>
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