Global demand for coconut is expanding. But the sector hasn't attracted new talent at the pace needed to sustain it. This creates an opportunity for a new generation to engage with coconut in meaningful ways.
New Technical
Capabilities
New Business
Models
New Approaches to Sustainable Agriculture
Greater integration with finance, technology and global markets
This creates an opportunity for a new generation to engage
with the sector in meaningful ways.
Contributing ideas and perspectives
Participating in discussions and sector dialogues
Engaging with research and sector intelligence
Supporting initiatives related to coconut sector development
Connecting with experienced practitioners across the CKC Network
Early-career professionals interested in exploring entering the coconut sector
Researchers and practitioners interested in tropical agricultural systems development
Entrepreneurs building coconut-based businesses and products
Professionals interested in exploring opportunities within the coconut platform crop for food and beverages, natural materials and regenerative agriculture
Joining means access to the network, platform resources, and opportunities to shape the sector's future.
Sector updates and resources
Connection with the CKC Network
Invitations to dialogues and learning events
Opportunities to contribute ideas
Connection with practitioners across regions
Haigan Murray
Diana Pramesti
Sjaak de Klein
Dr Yohannes Samosir
Jonathan Kuba
Richard Etherington
Amrizal Idroes
Clint Borle
Dr Neil Byron
Daniel Dalet Casals
One of the strengths of the coconut sector is the depth of practical knowledge held by experienced practitioners across producing regions. The CKC platform creates an opportunity for this knowledge to be shared, adapted, and extended by a new generation of participants. From experience to continuity. From continuity to renewal.