Foundational Partnership Framework Established: ICC, BRIN, and IJBNet Launch Strategic Cooperation for Coconut Research and Innovation The International Coconut Community (ICC) has taken a strategic step together with Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and the Indonesia-Japan Business Network (IJBNet) to formalize two key agreements. These agreements establish a framework to accelerate comprehensive research and innovation on coconut, including the development of sustainable energy from non-food coconut resources.

The first memorandum, the “Agreement between the International Coconut Community and BRIN’s Research Center for Plantation Crops regarding Mass Propagation of Superior Coconut Seeds using In Vitro Techniques, and Metabolomic Studies,... read more

An Expert Review Meeting was held, on 6 November 2025, in a hybrid format in the Ministry of Trade Building, Jakarta to review and gather crucial feedback on the draft “Inspector Manual for Non-Standard Coconut”, a document aiming to establish a harmonized global standard for sorting non-edible coconuts to be used as feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production rather than going to waste. If adopted, this initiative is expected to utilise coconut waste, supporting both the coconut sector's sustainability and global decarbonisation efforts.

The manual was developed by Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in collaboration with Indonesia-Japan... read more

The International Coconut Community (ICC) played a pivotal role in a high-level seminar titled "Business Potential of Indonesian Commodities through International Negotiations" held at the 2025 Trade Expo Indonesia on October 18, 2025. Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw, Director General of the ICC, was one of the resource speakers, presenting strategies to leverage global cooperation for the advancement of the coconut industry.

The seminar, organized by the Indonesian Ministry of Trade, took place at the Garuda Room 6A, International Convention Exhibition, BSD City, Tangerang, Banten. It brought together key figures from government and major commodity organizations to discuss how international bodies... read more