The 51st international COCOTECH Conference and Exhibition 2024 is the largest technical conference dedicated solely to showcasing the different development activities in the coconut sector. The conference is conducted once every two years. This year it is organized jointly by the International Coconut Community (ICC) and the Ministry of Trade, Republic of Indonesia, which provides hosting facilities. Many ICC member countries that have experienced hosting this event in earlier years are India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Vanuatu, Vietnam, and Thailand. The major goal of this event is... read more
Honiara, Solomon Islands – July 5, 2024 – The "Towards an Action Plan to Minimise the Impacts of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle and Other Major Pests on Coconuts in the Pacific Islands" conference, organized by the Pacific Community (SPC), concluded successfully at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) from July 2 to July 5, 2024.
The conference gathered experts and researchers to address the significant threats posed by coconut pests, particularly the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB). The event aimed to develop a comprehensive action plan to mitigate these... read more
A delegation from the Vietnam Coconut Association, led by Mr. Cao Ba Dang Khoa, Secretary General and Vice President of the Association, recently paid a courtesy visit to the ICC Secretariat. Mr. Cao is also the ICC National Liaison Officer for the Government of Vietnam, under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The delegation, comprising five members from the Vietnam Coconut Association and Mr. Pham The Cuong, Counsellor (Trade Affairs) of the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Indonesia, was warmly welcomed by Dr. Jelfina Alouw, Executive Director of the ICC.
During the visit, ED Dr. Jelfina appreciated... read more
