The International Coconut Community (ICC) took center stage at the Investment Forum held in Pekanbaru, Riau Province, on 19 August 2025, presenting the global potential of the coconut sector to an audience of policymakers, investors, and international stakeholders.
The Forum, inaugurated by Mr. Abdul Wahid, Governor of Riau Province, brought together hundreds of participants including government officials, business leaders, scientists, and foreign dignitaries. Among the distinguished guests were the Ambassadors of Bangladesh, Rwanda, and Mozambique, along with representatives from the Bosnia & Herzegovina and Fiji embassies... read more
The 1st International COCOHEALTH Conference, held from 19–22 August 2025 in Coimbatore, India, marked a groundbreaking step toward mainstreaming coconut as a cornerstone of global health, nutrition, and sustainable development. Organized by the International Coconut Community (ICC) in collaboration with the Coconut Development Board (CDB), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, the conference brought together leading researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders under the theme “Coconut – Nature’s Treasure to Health.”
The event featured 22 expert speakers from seven countries, India, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Australia, and the USA, alongside 13 poster presentations by emerging scholars. It attracted... read more
In a significant step towards revitalizing the coconut sector, the International Coconut Community (ICC) recently hosted a webinar, "EstCrops_Corner #17," bringing together experts from Indonesia and India to discuss the industrialization potential of coconut genetic resources. The event, held on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 09:00 to 12:00 WIB, was moderated by ICC's Director General, Ir. Jelfina C. Alouw, M.Sc., Ph.D.. The event was a hybrid format held at the BNC 3 Meeting Room, KST Soekarno in Cibinong, Bogor Regency, and was also broadcast live on YouTube.
The webinar began with a... read more
