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When is "World Coconut Day" celebrated globally every year?
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On September 02
World Coconut Day is observed globally every year on September 02 to highlight the importance of coconuts in poverty reduction and sustainable development.
World Coconut Day was established in 2009 by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC), an intergovernmental organization under the UN-ESCAP. The date September 2 marks the official foundation day of the APCC, which was established in 1969 to promote and develop coconut sector activities. India, being one of the largest producers of coconuts globally alongside Indonesia and the Philippines, actively celebrates this day through the Coconut Development Board (CDB). The day aims to raise awareness about the economic, nutritional, and ecological benefits of the 'Tree of Life'.
Date of Observance: September 02 every year
Established By: Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) in 2009
APCC Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia (founded on September 2, 1969)
Nodal Agency in India: Coconut Development Board (CDB), under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
B is correct тАФ World Coconut Day is celebrated globally every year on September 02.
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