International Coconut Community

Indonesia and India Forge Path to Coconut Innovation at EstCrops_Corner #17

14 August 2025
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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

ICC Participated in the 2025 National Coconut Research and Development Congress in the Philippines and Strengthens Collaboration with the Philippine Coconut Authority

05 August 2025
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The International Coconut Community (ICC) actively participated in the 2025 National Coconut Research and Development Congress (NCRDC) held from 29–31 July 2025 at the Acacia Hotel, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines. The event was jointly organized by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA). With the theme “COCORISE: Excellence in Research and Innovation for a Sustainable and Empowered Coconut Industry”, the Congress served as a national platform for the exchange of research findings, innovative technologies, and policy directions aimed at revitalizing the... read more

ICC–COGENT ITAG Coordination Meeting Strengthens Global Scientific Collaboration for Coconut Genetic Resources

21 July 2025
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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