Nine years ago, we celebrated the first World Bamboo Day in Bangkok. This great initiative was the idea of WBO President, Shri Kamesh Salam. Thanks to the Thai Royal Forestry Department, this dedicated day to honor bamboo - September 18 - is gaining momentum around the world.
Read more...To raise awareness about the vast potentials of bamboo, beyond the simple beauty and utilization, Yoshihiro works tirelessly to market tiger bamboo as a symbol with far-reaching applications. Take a look at his diary, and follow him on social media. You can reach out to him via email, yondaime@taketora.co.jp.
Read more...Guilherme Korte is the President of the Association of Bamboo Producers (Aprobambu), and Viveiro da Taboca Cultivos Ltda. With a background in investigative journalism, he believes in bamboo as a solution for the environmental, economic and social sustainabilities outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Read more...Dr. Nirmala Chongtham is a world-authority on the nutritional benefits of bamboo shoots. She presented a keynote lecture at the recent 11th World Bamboo Congress in Mexico entitled "The Healing Touch of Bamboo: Soul, Mind and Body", and went on to chair the session regarding Food & Pharmacy. Are you intrigued by delicious-tasting bamboo shoots?
Read more...Dedication, determination and collaboration are required to advance any scientific endeavor. There exist individuals whose lifelong commitment to bamboo science and culture deserve our attention and honored recognition. Today, as part of the inauguration of the 11th World Bamboo Congress, we honor 4 of these great Bamboo Pioneers:
Read more...The purpose of the Bamboo Academic Management Scholarship is to support a talented and ambitious student with aspirations to contribute to the bamboo industry. It is meant to ensure that opportunities are available for those entering the new academic field of bamboo studies, and to encourage other organizations to provide assistance to the next generation of bamboo researchers, business leaders, and environmental advocates.
Read more...To coincide with the upcoming 11th World Bamboo Congress in Xalapa, Mexico, World Bamboo is proud to announce it's "Bamboo is Growing" campaign. Special thanks to Oscar Heju for his beautiful footage taken at The World Bamboo Workshop last year and putting together this video.
For 25 years James Wolf has devoted his talents to designing high quality and useful products from bamboo for for B2B and custom clients around the world. Boohugger is the latest collection of bamboo products available for direct to customer sales.
Read more...Join us August 14-18, 2018 for the 11th World Bamboo Congress. This global event will take place in the beautiful city of Xalapa, in the state of Veracruz. The host of the 11th WBC is the Bambúes y Forestales de México.
Read more...All aspects of bamboo as a sustainable natural resource were covered in a hands-on workshop, educational presentations and demonstrations at the World Bamboo Workshop held in Azpitia, Peru in February.
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