Invitation of Expression of Interest for Hosting the 9th World Bamboo Congress
1. Introduction
The World Bamboo Organization is a diverse group consisting of individual people, commercial businesses, non-profit associations, institutions, and allied trade corporations that all share a common interest “BAMBOO”. The purpose of the WBO is to improve and promote this common interest, as well [...]

First of all, I would like to extend sincere apology on behalf of Mr. Somchai Pienstaporn, Director General, for not being able with all of you on this gracious occasion on the memorial planting ceremony today, due to some urgent engagement.
On behalf of the Royal Forest Department, I welcome all of you to Khao Hin [...]

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 [...]

2009 World Bamboo Congress
Thailand
Host: World Bamboo Organization
[ 2007 World Bamboo Congress – sadly cancelled! ]
Brazil
2004 World Bamboo Congress
India
Host: Government of India
1998 International Bamboo Congress & Workshop
Costa Rica
Host: Fundacion Bambu and INBAR
1995 International Bamboo Congress & Workshop
Indonesia
Host: Environmental Bamboo Foundation and INBAR
1992 International Bamboo Congress
Japan
Host: National Government of Japan
1991 International Bamboo Workshop
Thailand
Host: INBAR
1988 International [...]

Dear Susanne, Congratulations to you, Kamesh, and Harsh for a wonderfully well organized event that will persist in my memory for a long time.  As you know, I had my doubts about the planning, but in the end you pulled it off with flying colors.
Best regards,  Victor Brias, Belgium

Dear Susanne,  Just wanted to thank you for [...]

Keynote Speech by Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary General of ASEAN at the VIII World Bamboo Congress, 16 September 2009 Bangkok, Thailand.

H.E. Suwit Kunkitti, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Royal Thai Government. Mr. Kamesh Salam, President of the World Bamboo Organization. Ms Susanne Lucas, Chair of the International Organizing Committee of the [...]

Inaugural of the 8th World Bamboo Congress held at Bangkok on September 16th, 2009.
Respected Chairperson Madame Susanne Lucas. His Excellency Dr. Surin Pitsuwan the Secretary General of ASEAN. His Excellency Mr. Suwit Kunkitti, the Hon’ble Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Royal Government of Thailand. President of the World Bamboo Organization, Mr. Kamesh [...]

Over 400 attendees from over 40 countries participated in the VIII World Bamboo Congress, which was held recently in Bangkok, Thailand.  Comprehensive sessions were covered over 3 days:

Bamboo in Thailand and Southeast Asia
Bamboo and the Environment
Biology and Taxonomy
Resources – Plantations, Forestry and Conservation
Material Properties
Production, Design and Industrial Aspects
Horticulture
Community and Economic Development
Architecture and Engineering
In Partnership for a Better World (INBAR)

The VIII [...]