World Coconut Day 2025 Observed on September 2.
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World Coconut Day 2025 was observed globally on September 2, 2025, to recognize the role of coconuts in agriculture, nutrition, and economic development. The day was marked with the theme “Uncovering Coconut's Power, Inspiring Global Action” and highlighted initiatives to support coconut farmers worldwide.
- The origins of World Coconut Day are linked to the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC), an intergovernmental body formed to represent coconut-producing nations. The first observance took place in 2009, making 2025 the 17th celebration of this day.
- The significance of September 2 lies in it being the foundation day of the International Coconut Community (ICC), an intergovernmental organization established in 1969 under the aegis of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). This historic linkage makes the day a symbol of international cooperation among coconut-growing countries.
Main Point :- (i) In India, the national-level World Coconut Day celebrations in 2025 were virtually inaugurated by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW). The event was organized by the Coconut Development Board (CDB) at Angamaly, Kerala, reflecting India’s position as one of the world’s largest coconut producers.
(ii) The 2025 celebrations included awareness programs on coconut-based industries, farmer workshops, and initiatives to promote coconut as a superfood. The focus was on strengthening farmers’ income through value addition and ensuring sustainability in coconut cultivation, aligning with global climate and nutrition goals.
(iii) World Coconut Day 2025 thus emphasized both the cultural and economic relevance of coconuts, while also reinforcing the importance of sustainable farming and international collaboration for the future of coconut growers.
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