The World Coconut Day 2024 celebrations, organized by the Kokonas Indastri Koporesen (KIK) with the collaboration of the International Coconut Community (ICC), were successfully held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, from September 30th to October 4th. This highly anticipated event, centered around the theme "Coconut for a Circular Economy: Building Partnership for Maximum Value," attracted a diverse group of attendees, including coconut experts, researchers, producers, exporters, MSMEs, and delegations from ICC member countries, among other stakeholders from the global coconut industry. The event was formally inaugurated at the APEC Haus and Sir John Guise Indoor Stadium, where the Secretary to... read more

The Sustainable Coconut Roundtable 2024, held on September 26-27 at the Sheraton Manila Hotel, Philippines, brought together key stakeholders from the coconut industry to discuss the future of sustainable coconut markets. Organized by the Sustainable Coconut Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative dedicated to building a responsible and resilient coconut sector, the event addressed critical challenges and opportunities in the sector, with participation from industry leaders and experts.

Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw, the Executive Director of the International Coconut Community (ICC), served as a resource speaker, delivering a presentation titled “Global Scenario of the Coconut Sector”. During her talk, Dr. Jelfina provided... read more

The International Summit on the Revival of the Coconut Sector, held at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan from September 9 to 10, 2024, brought together key stakeholders, experts, and international organizations to address the challenges and opportunities facing the coconut industry in Côte d’Ivoire. The event was coordinated by the Abidjan Legacy Program (ALP) and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, the National Center for Agronomic Research (CNRA), and other local and international partners.

The inauguration of the event was graced by the H.E the Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture,... read more