9th World Bamboo Congress website launched!
The new website for the upcoming 9th World Bamboo Congress is now on-line! Read all about the organizers, sponsors and regional background, and for sure, save the dates in order not to miss this grand opportunity! The realization of the WBC Belgium is a collaboration between the Biosciences Engineering department of the University of Antwerp and Oprins Plant NV, and is co-financed by the European Union. Additional sponsorship is coming from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Hermes, the province of Antwerp, Genicap Corporation NV, and De Kolonie bvba. Full success ultimately comes from the generosity of sponsors, so we continue seeking additional donors to insure this event ...
WORLD BAMBOO DAY A BIG SUCCESS!
Stories are still coming in, and we thrilled at the response of so many dedicated bambuseros around the world who took part in celebrating World Bamboo Day 2010! Stay tuned for updates and pictures that tell the story of how commitment to a cause can bring about change! www.worldbambooday.org Here is a great photo of Jeffree Trudeau and Kamesh Salam in Kohima, Nagaland, celebrating in traditional bamboo style!
WBO elects next President for 2011-2013
Mr. Michel Abadie of Paris, France, is the current WBO President, serving the term as of 1 January 2011 - 31 December 2013. A long-time supporter of international bamboo alliances, Mr. Abadie first participated in the INBAR workshop in Chiang Mai in 1991, the III IBC in Japan, and subsequent IBC's in Bali and Costa Rica. Most recently at the 9th WBC in Bangkok, Michel gave an extraordinary presentation on bamboo in aviation history, ending with the audience on their feet, arms in the air, shouting . He is a charismatic and dedicated friend of bamboo.
8th World Bamboo Congress Proceedings
The 8th World Bamboo Congress was an amazing opportunity for all people involved in to meet, speak, display and exchange. For access to all the information, download the official Proceedings. Within the Proceedings, you'll find the contact details for the speakers and authors so you can follow-up directly on the relevant topics of today. Purchase the Proceedings
Ghana Bamboo Bikes
Ghana Bamboo Bikes win German government award From: Kofi Adu Domfeh/Luv Fm/Ghana The Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative has been selected as a winner of the 2011 Impact Business Award, in recognition of the innovativeness of its business model and environmental responsiveness. The Award initiated by the German Government through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit... [Read more]
New Bamboo Charcoal Technology Promises to Jump-Start Africa’s Bioenergy Sector
From Ghana News Agency, December 30, 2011 Hohoe, Dec 30, GNA – Bamboo, a plant not often associated with Africa due to it not exploited, may be the key to combating soil degradation and massive deforestation on the continent. The plant can be used as an alternative source of energy. A partnership among African nations and communities,... [Read more]
EcoPlanet Bamboo Sponsors 9th WBC Bamboo Pioneers Award
Many thanks and huge appreciation goes to Troy Wiseman and the team at EcoPlanet Bamboo for their full sponsorship of the 9th World Bamboo Congress Bamboo Pioneers Award winners! The World Bamboo Organization initiated this honorary award at the 8th WBC held in Bangkok in September 2009. Dedication, determination and collaboration are required to... [Read more]
Guadua Construction Course, Colombia January 24-26, 2012
Invitacion al Curso de Capacitación en Construcción con Guadua Taller teórico-práctico en Ecobamboo, de martes a jueves, 24, 25 y 26 de Enero del 2012. Dirección Ecobamboo, Hacienda PROVENZA, Candelaria (Valle del Cauca) Teléfonos: Prefijo Colombia +57 - Gloria, 315 488 4777. Diego, 315 550 5155. Jorg: 300 557 1021. Hospedaje en Candelaria: Hacienda Provenza: +57-... [Read more]
Bamboo training course in Colombia
Comprehensive Management International Diploma Course in Guadua angustifolia Bamboo (GIGA) From January 30 to February 17, 2012 ORGANIZER: Regional Centre for Cleaner Production – Coffee Area School of Environmental Sciences Technological University of Pereira www.produccionmaslimpia.org OBJECTIVE Provide participants with interdisciplinary... [Read more]
Bamboo Bridge Building Workshop in Thailand
Host: Bambooroo/ Mark Emery We are inviting architects, design professionals, students and general bamboo enthusiasts to attend a bamboo bridge building workshop on 7- 9th of December 2011, in Chaing Mai, Thailand. Special guest Andrea “Chak” Fitrianto, an Indonesian “Community Architect” with degrees from UNPAR Bandung and IHS Rotterdam.... [Read more]
Bamboo in Indonesia Seminar, 23-24 November
INDONESIA: This week there is an International Seminar on bamboo in Bogor, 23-24 November. “Strategy and Challenges on Bamboo and Potential Non Timber Forest Products Management and Utilization”. WBO representative Marc Peeters will talk about bamboo plantations and the strategies to develop bamboo further in Indonesia. For more info, please see: www.forplan.or.id Read More →
Deadline Extended for 9th WBC Paper Submissions!
Many authors have submitted their papers for WBC in time, but not all. As expected, many authors asked for extension of the deadline. We therefore extend the deadline to December 1. Given the short time to the congress, this will be the final deadline. The reviewing process will start shortly and the authors that have submitted their papers on time, will have more time for resubmitting the papers... [Read more]
Call for Papers/Projects : Architects and Designers!
The 9th World Bamboo Congress to be held in Antwerp, Belgium next April has now expanded by 2 days to include sessions categorized under the theme: Bamboo Innovation Design, Architecture and Modern Technologies. Please take note of the Call for Papers (http://www.worldbamboocongress.org/call). Topics to include such things as: Architecture, Engineering and Social Housing: Physical and Mechanical... [Read more]
World Bamboo Exhibition – International Virtual Exhibition Center
Dear Bamboo Friends! We wish to remind you that the first international virtual 3-d WORLD BAMBOO EXHIBITION -WBE will open on April 1st, 2012, at the International Virtual Exhibition Center. Now is the time to order a 3D booth to show the world who you are. Actually, orders are already coming in, enjoying the special discount we are offering to the first ten orders and other advantages. Let... [Read more]
