Jakarta, 8 July 2025 – The International Coconut Community (ICC), in its continuing effort to enhance the conservation and utilization of coconut genetic resources, successfully convened the Coordination Meeting of the International Thematic Action Groups (ITAGs) of ICC-COGENT through a virtual platform. The meeting brought together all ITAG leaders and members, comprising leading scientists, researchers, technical partners, and stakeholders from around the world who are working with coconut genetic resources, to evaluate progress, align thematic strategies, and plan upcoming collaborative initiatives.
Held from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Jakarta time, the virtual meeting served as a timely follow-up to the... read more
A powerful message of science, innovation, and international collaboration echoed at the “Strengthening the Resilience of the Coconut Sector: Policy Innovation and Best Practices in Tissue Culture” seminar held at the Science and Technology Park, IPB University. The event was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Mid-Career Diplomatic School, in collaboration with IPB University, the International Coconut Community (ICC), and Roemah Kelapa. The seminar spotlighted tissue culture as a transformative tool for revitalizing Indonesia’s coconut sector.
H. E. Ambassador Semuel Samson opened the seminar alongside Prof. Dr. Anas Miftah Fauzi, Head of the International Research... read more
The International Coconut Community (ICC) actively participated in the 10th Regional Meeting of the Pacific Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services (PHOAFS) held on 28-29 May 2025, and the 4th Meeting of the Pacific Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry (PMAF) on 30 May 2025. These high-level regional events took place in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, and were hosted by the Government of Tonga in collaboration with the Land Resources Division of the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
The meetings were organized as part of the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry... read more
