In recent years, the idea of a ‘circular economy’ has been gaining traction. Bamboo could be a critical component in the transition to  a circular economy, by providing a viable, bio-based alternative for non-renewable, carbon-intensive ‘techno-cycle’ materials. This report considers a number of bamboo product categories for their ‘circularity potential’, and assesses what is needed […]

INBAR has developed the Bamboo Survey and Monitoring System (BSMS), consisting of a set of mobile and online applications to facilitate the generation of geo-referenced information regarding bamboo distribution and diversity in a given area. This system was developed by the Global Assessment of Bamboo and Rattan (GABAR), a flagship programme of INBAR. This report […]

Bamboo forests have provided humans with certain ecosystem services for many years. An ecosystem assessment of bamboo forests can raise awareness of their importance to policymakers, investors and local communities. However, a lack of common methodological approach and tools has hampered clear ecosystem service assessments of bamboo forests in the past. This report aims to fill […]

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This fact sheet provides a brief introduction to the ways in which bamboo can contribute to 'greening' the Belt and Road Initiative. Part of INBAR's series of fact sheets.

This fact sheet provides a brief introduction to the ways in which bamboo and rattan can play an important role in biodiversity conservation, forest management and land restoration. Part of INBAR's series of fact sheets. 

This fact sheet provides a brief introduction to the ways in which bamboo can provide an important source of renewable energy for heating, cooking and electricity generation. Part of INBAR's series of fact sheets. 

This fact sheet provides a brief introduction to the ways in which bamboo can help contribute to a zero-waste, regenerative circular economy. Part of INBAR's series of fact sheets. 

This fact sheet provides a brief introduction to the ways in which bamboo can help combat climate change. Part of INBAR's series of fact sheets.

Hoja informativa en español sobre el bambú como fuente de bioenergía. El bambú cubre más de 30 millones de hectáreas en el cinturón tropical y subtropical, y puede proporcionar una  de bioenergía para algunas de las comunidades rurales más pobres en energía del mundo.