The 1st International COCOHEALTH Conference, held from 19–22 August 2025 in Coimbatore, India, marked a groundbreaking step toward mainstreaming coconut as a cornerstone of global health, nutrition, and sustainable development. Organized by the International Coconut Community (ICC) in collaboration with the Coconut Development Board (CDB), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, the conference brought together leading researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders under the theme “Coconut – Nature’s Treasure to Health.”
The event featured 22 expert speakers from seven countries, India, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Australia, and the USA, alongside 13 poster presentations by emerging scholars. It attracted... read more
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
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
