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INBAR at IUFRO 2024

Bioeconomy, sustainable construction, plastic pollution and more: Bamboo at IUFRO World Congress...

Global Bamboo Plantation Resource Survey

Please help us recognize bamboo plantations around the world! If we are to promote the development of the global bamboo sector, it's important for us to know where the bamboo is growing! Go to the link or follow the QR Code for more information on how you can help. Any questions, feel free to ask: email survey@worldbamboofoundation.org

Bamboo Architecture Unboxed!

There is a new and exciting book by two well-known construction experts, Jorg Stamm and Munir Vahanvati! Bamboo Architecture Unboxed is a comprehensive guide that bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design techniques, bringing together the key foundational elements of bamboo design to intricate architectural forms inspired by nature

Video from Yunlin County Taiwan

We're happy to share this documentary showcasing the highlights and key moments from the visit Yunlin County as the finale of the 12th World Bamboo Congress Taiwan. This documentary serves as a comprehensive record of the event's significance, featuring insightful interviews, breathtaking visuals, and inspiring stories shared by participants.

12th World Bamboo Congress Taiwan a great success!

With the theme, Next Generation Bamboo; Solution, Innovation and Design, the speakers revealed what is happening with bamboo and how it is indeed making a difference. The event included 5 days of conference presentations, exhibitions, vendors, bamboo-themed cuisine, tours, demonstrations, and of course, music. For the Opening Day, we had nearly 500 people in attendance, from approximately 20 countries. Registration was free; the cost of the 5-day event was covered in entirety by the Ministry of Culture and

Yunlin County Taiwan Landmark Event

As part of the 12th World Bamboo Congress and Bamboo Expo held in Taiwan, the World Bamboo Organization has selected the post-Congress tour in Yunlin County as a World Bamboo Landmark event. Yunlin County is the heart of agriculture in Taiwan, rich in a vast array of food crops, including bamboo shoots, and rich in forest products. Four different species of bamboo are harvested here for edible shoots. (Phyllostachys makino, Phyllostachys edulis, Bambusa oldhamii, and Dendrocalamus latiflorus).

The Bamboo City Project

This ambitious project is do-able and timely and hopes to become a model for other cities to incorporate bamboo into their Climate Action Plans. The project was launched on 3 December during COP28 in Dubai, led by Architect Neelam Manjunath and attended by an extensive audience, as well as the members of the project’s Advisory Action Committee.

5th World Bamboo Workshop in Guatemala, 26-29 October 2023

The coastal Caribbean community of Punta Brava on the shores of Lake Izabal, Guatemala has been chosen to host the 5th World Bamboo Workshop from 26-29 October this year. This village is a living example of how bamboo can help develop and sustain climate-resilient communities.

Bamboo is Growing.

A Shared Commitment to Bamboo.