The International Olive Council meets on November 20 in Cordoba.

The International Olive Council (IOC), in collaboration with the Provincial Council of Cordoba—a traditional olive-growing region—and at the invitation of Luis Planas, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food of Spain, is convening a ministerial meeting on November 20, 2025, in Cordoba, Spain. In light of growing global challenges, the Cordoba meeting brings together numerous ministers and their representatives to underscore the shared commitment of IOC member and observer countries in support of the olive sector as a pillar of sustainable agriculture, food security, climate resilience, and rural development. It recognizes the olive tree not only for its agronomic and economic value but also as a symbol of peace, cultural heritage, and biodiversity. The meeting emphasizes the sector's role in promoting healthy eating, ecosystem conservation, and job creation, calling for greater cooperation in scientific research, innovation, trade harmonization, and environmental ...