Between October 26 and 29 of this year, the fifth World Bamboo Workshop was held in Guatemala, promoted by the World Bamboo Organization (WBO), Wubu, CASSA and ICDF Taiwan. Under the motto “Sustainable Futures: Leaving No One Behind,” the event brought together more than 200 participants from around the world.
Read more...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.
Read more...A short film made by Santosh Oinam featuring the 4th World Bamboo Workshop held 16-21 September in Phu An Bamboo Village, Vietnam, 2022.
Read more...The focus of this workshop was to reveal the potentials of bamboo as a sustainable resource, a biomaterial that can - while providing us with healthier buildings - also heals the planet’s wounds. It can rehabilitate the environment that we humans have harmed and provide a nutritious food to feed our expanding population on this planet.
Read more...WORKSHOP REGISTRATION OPENS 1 APRIL... Please go to the website for all details regarding pricing, inclusions, etc. Speakers and program details coming soon! Post-workshop tours, accommodation options and more exciting news will be posted 15 June.
Read more...The opportunity to enter the competition is now closed. We accepted pavilion designs for the competition up until 31 March, after the initial announcement on 16 January. We are overwhelmed by the response, receiving over 175 entries! The Jury has been selected, and the winners will be announced 1 June.
Read more...September 16-21, 2022 in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. Join us for a building workshop, and much more! Bamboo festival within a 160hectare EcoPark, with demonstrations, exhibitions, lectures, food and music!
Read more...During the inauguration ceremony of The Third World Bamboo Workshop on 4 February attended by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, World Bamboo Organization President Michel Abadie declared the state of Manipur as “Bamboo Capital of 2019”, and Chief Minister N. Biren Singh signed the “Bamboo for Planet” pledge, "The Damyang Call – Imphal Reiteration"
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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As the communities in Mexico clean up the rubble, bury the dead, repair the homes, and count their blessings, the islands of the Caribbean do the same. Thousands, if not millions, around the world seek safe shelter, either temporary or permanent. Refugees who will never return to their dangerous homelands, or those exposed by natural disasters
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