The International Coconut Community (ICC) joined the Government of Sri Lanka in commemorating World Coconut Day (WCD) 2025, a global celebration highlighting the socio-economic importance of coconut. This year’s national event in Sri Lanka was held in Puthukkudiyiruppu, under the patronage of H.E. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and coincided with the historic launch of the Northern Coconut Triangle.

The ICC was represented at the celebrations by its Deputy Director General, Mr. A.H.N. Nuwan Chinthaka, who attended on behalf of Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw, Director General of ICC. During the ceremony, Mr. Chinthaka... read more

Manila, Philippines – September 2, 2025 — The International Coconut Community (ICC) actively participated in the 39th National Coconut Week (COCOWEEK) celebrations in the Philippines, joining key national stakeholders, industry players, and coconut farmers in a series of activities aimed at promoting innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity in the coconut sector.

One of the highlights of this year’s celebration was the 2nd COCONUT Philippines Trade Fair, held at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City from August 28 to September 2, 2025. The Trade Fair was officially inaugurated by Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque of the Department of Trade and Industry... read more

The International Coconut Community (ICC) supported the International Conference on Agriculture, Food, Environment, and Energy (InCAFEE) 2025, held in hybrid format at the Sintesa Peninsula Hotel, Manado, from 6-8 August 2025. Organized by the Faculty of Agriculture at Sam Ratulangi University (UNSRAT), the conference carried the theme “Strengthening Agricultural Higher Education through Innovation and International Collaboration for Sustainable Food, Environment, and Energy.”

The event opened on 6 August with a Grand Dinner that brought together key dignitaries, including officials from the UNSRAT Rector’s Office, Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. Oktovian Berty Alexander Sompie, Governor of North Sulawesi... read more