In a significant move towards sustainable aviation, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has announced the release of an official notification regarding a revised positive list of wastes, residues and by-products categories as feedstocks for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This list now includes non-standard coconut as a by-product and potential feedstock for SAF, marking a crucial step in mitigating carbon emissions in the aviation industry.

This initiative, supported by the Government of Japan and the Green Power... read more

The International Coconut Community-Coconut Genetic Resources Networks (COGENT) recently convened a high-level virtual meeting on March 14, 2024, bringing together key stakeholders including the Steering Committee members, ITAG Leaders and Members, Donor Agency Representatives and Coconut Sector Experts. This meeting served as a platform to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and future directions for the global coconut genetic resource conservation.

Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw, Executive Director of the ICC, during the welcome remarks, expressed her confidence that the meeting would address critical issues, set priorities, and clarify roles in achieving COGENT's objectives. She emphasized the urgent need to proactively address challenges... read more

ICC Secretariat team visited CV. Aji Saka Kelapa, Malang, Indonesia, on 25 January, 2024. The team members were Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw, Executive Director, ICC; Mr. Alit Pirhmansah, Marketing & Statistics Officer, ICC; Mr. Klaudio D. Hosang, Administration & Finance Officer, ICC; Mr. Otniel Sintoro, Information & Publication Officer, ICC. The team was warmly welcomed by dr. Zainal Gani, Owner & Director, CV. Aji Saka Kelapa. dr. Zainal Gani, and dr. Arliek Rio Julia Gani & Mr. apt. Dedy Prayogo, S. Farm, Head of Production & PPIC, CV. Aji Saka Kelapa... read more