The International Cotton Researchers Association (ICRA) was initiated by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), Washington, DC, to strengthen global collaboration in cotton research and support the World Cotton Research Conferences (WCRC).
Established in 2012, ICRA serves as a global platform for cotton researchers. The Secretariat was formally approved in Multan, Pakistan, in October 2017 through a Memorandum of Understanding signed between ICRA and the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee.
Global Cotton Research Platform
Connecting researchers worldwide to advance cotton innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
🌍 Collaboration
Advancing international collaboration in cotton research
📊 Conferences
Supporting World Cotton Research Conferences
🗂 Database
Building a global database of cotton research activities
📢 Knowledge Sharing
Sharing research to improve cotton competitiveness
- Managing communications and promoting events
- Administering awards for young scientists across key regions
- Expanding global membership
- Publishing newsletters in English, French, and Spanish
- Publishing the monthly Cotton Innovations since 2021
- Developing reviewer databases and managing research records for WCRC
- Supporting regional meetings and outreach activities