Rachel Friedman, with a first degree in environment science and masters in science communication, has a passion for translating technical findings for development practitioners and the general public. With experience in blogging and social media, she is excited to report on the research presented at the Tropentag conference 2014, Prague. Currently, Rachel is pursuing a Master of Philosophy in Geography at University of Oxford, specializing in Biodiversity, Conservation, and Management. Her research focuses on the vulnerabilities and potential climate change adaptation strategies of women involved in cocoa production in Ghana.