[3] In Bangkok on 12 December 1968, the Agreement establishing the Asian Coconut Community was concluded and signed by India, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
[4] Moreover, the APCC was formed as under the support of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP).
The countries include Fiji, Kiribati, India, Indonesia, Federal States of Micronesia, Marchall Islands, Malaysia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Kenya, Thailand, Tonga, Jamaica, and Vietnam.
Bottom Line The growth of the coconut industry in Asia and Pacific regions boosts local economies and opens up new opportunities for innovation in coconut-based products.
Moreover, as climate change presents new challenges to agriculture[7], the APCC's efforts in research and development can help ensure the resilience and continued success of the coconut industry in the region.