Bamboo Pioneers
This initiative was started in 2009 at the 8th WBC in Bangkok. It is rooted in gratitude and in giving recognition. The World Bamboo Pioneer Award is a small gesture by the World Bamboo Organization yet very important to me, Susanne Lucas, as the Executive Director.
Living creatures all around the world depend on bamboo for their survival. This includes Homo sapiens. We all know that for centuries, human cultures have cultivated and utilized bamboo for their daily needs and through innovation improved their livelihoods and economies.
On the village level, farmers and craftsmen developed techniques which were passed down from generation to generation. In more modern times, man has looked to science for solutions and progress. Through committed research, we have discovered new approaches of how bamboo as a managed resource can lead to the betterment of mankind.
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.
Many thanks to the sponsorship provided by EcoPlanet Bamboo.
4th World Bamboo Workshop – In honor of World Bamboo Pioneers, 2022
As part of the 4th World Bamboo Workshop in Binh Duong Province, we honored 3 World Bamboo Pioneers:
11th WBC Mexico – In honor of World Bamboo Pioneers, 2018
At the 11th World Bamboo Congress Korea, we honored these 4 men and women as World Bamboo Pioneers:
10th WBC Korea – In honor of World Bamboo Pioneers, 2015
Bamboo Pioneers presentation from the 10th WBC, Korea, 2015.
At the 10th World Bamboo Congress Korea, we honored these 6 men as World Bamboo Pioneers:
9th WBC Belgium – In honor of World Bamboo Pioneers, 2012
Bamboo Pioneers presentation from the 9th WBC, Belgium, 2012.
As part of the inauguration of the 9th World Bamboo Congress, five of these great Bamboo Pioneers were honored:
World Bamboo Pioneers Honored at 2010 World Bamboo Day in Nagaland
The World Bamboo Organization honored the following Bamboo Pioneers from India for their contribution to the bamboo sector development in India on the 18th day of September, 2010 at Kisama Heritage Village, Kohima, Nagaland, India.
8th WBC Thailand 2009 World Bamboo Pioneers Award
Bamboo Pioneers presentation from the 8th WBC, Bangkok, Thailand, 16 September, 2009.
As part of the inauguration of the 8th World Bamboo Congress, four great Bamboo Pioneers were honored:
