The Inauguration Session of the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP), “Empowering the Future of Coconut Sector: A Youth-Led Transformation for Sustainable Partnerships” Phase 2 (Internship Program) was held on 15th May at the Swiss-Belhotel Bogor. The program aims to provide hands-on experience in research, innovation, and industrial application within the coconut sector to young individuals from various ICC member countries.
The event commenced with prayers, followed by a welcome address and an outline of the program's objectives delivered by Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw, the Director General of... read more
A consultative meeting was convened by ICC and the Department of Agriculture (DOA) in Thailand from April 26th-27th, 2025, to address the pressing issue of low-yielding aromatic coconut plantations in the region. The gathering brought together international experts, DOA officers, and representatives from the ICC to analyze the problems and explore potential solutions. The initiative for the meeting was driven by the Horticulture Research Institute (HRI), under the DOA, which sought assistance from the ICC to tackle the challenges affecting aromatic coconut production. Dr.Wilaiwan Twishsri, Director of the Academic Division at HRI and the meeting's coordinator, emphasized the need for... read more
In support of sustainable food and energy security programs, as well as climate change mitigation, the International Coconut Community (ICC) hosted a significant Side Event titled "Harnessing the Potential of Coconut for Food and Energy Security: Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Future". The event, held on April 25, 2025, at Meeting Room A, United Nations Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand, was part of the 81st session of the UNESCAP Commission.
A total of 133 participants joined, with 68 attending... read more
