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
The International Coconut Community (ICC), led by Director General Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw, paid a courtesy visit to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Regional Office for Indonesia, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea and Country Office for Indonesia, to explore potential areas of collaboration. The ICC delegation included Deputy Director General, Admin and Finance Director and Market and Statistics Director.
They were warmly received by H.E. Mr. Hani Abdelkader Elsadani, IFAD Country Director for Indonesia, and Program Officer Ms. Yumi Sakata. The meeting highlighted the shared interest of both institutions in... read more
Japan, a country long celebrated for its innovation, resilience, and deep respect for tradition, opened its doors this April to a series of transformative engagements that could reshape the future of the coconut industry on a global scale.
Leading this high-level engagement was Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw, Director General of the International Coconut Community (ICC), whose visionary leadership continues to bridge tradition with innovation, fostering strategic partnerships that advance scientific excellence, sustainable development, and global collaboration.
This important series of visits across Osaka and Tokyo was made possible through close collaboration with the Green Power Development Corporation... read more
