International Coconut Community
Established in 1969 | a UNESCAP intergovernmental organisation
Director General Speeches
Strategic Framework for Global Coconut Revitalization: Institutional Frameworks for Advanced In-Vitro Culture and Cryo-Preservation
The global coconut sector faces a critical production-demand paradox where surging market demand is constrained by stagnant field production. Bridging the gap between laboratory breakthroughs and urge...
Read full speech →Merging Coconut Primary Industry with Experiential Eco-Tourism and Heritage Preservation
Traditional coconut-producing regions frequently struggle with the low profit margins of raw commodity trading, while modern consumers increasingly demand transparency, education, and immersive experi...
Read full speech →From Senescence to Sustainability: Engineering the New Global Coconut Bio-Economy
The global coconut supply chain is uniquely characterized by its reliance on smallholder farmers rather than large-scale plantations, creating a highly fragmented production landscape. Currently, the...
Read full speech →Harvesting the Coconut Husk Potential Driving the Future of Sustainable Maritime Energy
With the global situation becoming increasingly tense in 2026, we are seeing more conflicts near major oil routes. This is causing instability in energy supplies worldwide, requiring a closer watch on...
Read full speech →Digital Traceability for Coconut: Is the Sector Ready?
The global coconut industry is undergoing a massive transformation. While coconut is not yet officially on the "mandatory" list for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the pressure on th...
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