The International Coconut Community (ICC) is actively pushing the coconut sector to the forefront of the global green economy, emphasizing sustainability and strengthening vital partnerships in the Pacific region.
On September 23, 2025, the Director General of the ICC attended the prestigious amfori Europe Sustainability Summit in Frankfurt, Germany. This high-level gathering united global business leaders to address crucial themes: responsible business practices, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, and building resilient supply chains.
Why This Matters for Coconuts?. The ICC's presence at the Summit signals the increasing pressure and necessity for sustainability in international trade. By engaging with key... read more
Leuven, Belgium, 25 September 2025 – Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw, Director General of the International Coconut Community (ICC), visited the Alliance Bioversity & CIAT, Tropical Crop Improvement Laboratory at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven)’s Department of Biosystems. She was invited and welcomed by Dr. Bartholomeus Panis, one of the world’s leading experts in banana and tropical crop biotechnology, including coconut, and the Manager of the Banana Genebank.
Dr. Panis served as one of the main resource speakers for the ICC International Tissue Culture Training in 2022, where his... read more
World Coconut Day (WCD) 2025 was celebrated with great enthusiasm and purpose across the globe under the theme “Uncovering Coconut’s Power, Inspiring Global Action.” The International Coconut Community (ICC), together with its member countries and partners, organized and supported a series of events highlighting the importance of coconut in food security, livelihoods, and climate resilience. From large-scale international workshops to cultural festivities, the commemorations reaffirmed the coconut’s role as a “tree of life” and showcased efforts to ensure its sustainable future.
India: International Workshop and National Celebrations
India served as the global focal point for this year’s WCD celebrations, with... read more
