INBAR is now accepting applications for a number of summer volunteer positions.
Raising equity for equity
NATIVE KONBAC demonstrates the benefits of a model that is now becoming an example for many in the development sector.
Green growth in Africa
More than 200 experts and policy makers gathered in Ethiopia to promote opportunities for green growth using bamboo.
Planting bamboo today for the future we want tomorrow
INBAR Ambassadors showed their commitment to the Earth at Ambassador Day 2013.
New potential with bamboo water storage tanks
New water storage technology has the potential to save women and children time and effort in collecting water.
The International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to improving the livelihoods of the poor producers and users of bamboo and rattan, within the context of a sustainable natural environment.
- INBAR connects a global network of partners from the government, private and non-profit sectors in over 50 countries.
- INBAR promotes sustainable development with bamboo and rattan by consolidating, coordinating and supporting strategic and adaptive research and development.
Our Work
- Climate Change
Bamboos are versatile resources that can help us tackle and live with climate change.
- Environmental Sustainability
Bamboo and rattan combine environmental sustainability with poverty reduction.
- Poverty Alleviation
Bamboo and rattan help millions of poor rural and urban producers lift themselves out of poverty.
- Sustainable Construction
Building with bamboo is a modern, green option.
- Trade Development
Bamboo and rattan products have large and expanding markets.
Recent Publications
Labeling and marketing bamboo textiles (201.33 kB)- Steps for joining INBAR (CHINESE) (199.51 kB)
- Steps for joining INBAR (FRENCH) (74.63 kB)
For complete access to all publications, please visit our Publications page.