Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw, Executive Director of the International Coconut Community (ICC), visited the International University, part of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCMC), to observe the cutting-edge research being conducted in coconut tissue culture. This visit, part of her ongoing efforts to strengthen collaborations within the coconut industry, was particularly focused on the developments at the university’s Applied Biotechnology for Crop Development (ABCD) Research Unit.

Dr. Jelfina was warmly welcomed by TS. Lê Thị Vân Anh, a Researcher at the Center for Infectious Disease Research, and Tran Binh-Minh, BSc., a Researcher specializing in Plant Tissue... read more

Coimbatore, India – August 27, 2024 – Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw, Executive Director of the International Coconut Community (ICC), and Mr. Alit Pirmansah, Market and Statistic Officer, participated in the Coconut Festival 2024, held at the Anna Auditorium of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in Coimbatore, India. The event was a collaborative effort between TNAU, the Parachute Kalpavriksha Foundation, and the Coconut Development Board (CDB), featuring a symposium, exhibition, and an awards ceremony honoring key stakeholders for their significant contributions to India's coconut sector.

The event was inaugurated by Coimbatore Collector Kranthi Kumar Pati, who emphasized the importance of mechanization... read more

Ben Tre, Vietnam – August 15, 2024 – Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw, the Executive Director of the International Coconut Community (ICC), recently attended a significant seminar in Ben Tre, Vietnam. The event, focusing on "Green and Sustainable Development Towards Net Zero in Ben Tre's Coconut Industry," highlighted the strategic importance of coconut cultivation as a key solution in the global fight against climate change. The seminar underscored Vietnam's commitment to prioritizing coconut as one of the ten key plants for climate adaptability and one of the top five for carbon sequestration.

The... read more