Volume 1 Issue 2: Conservation and Communities The second issue of Bamboo and Rattan Update explores the complex, interwoven relationships between bamboo, rattan, and the species which depend on these plants, including humans. Dr. Jake Owens, Director of Conservation at Los Angeles Zoo, reflects on his experiences working with giant pandas, and on the intimate, evolving relationship between […]
This publication is the result of a project carried out by INBAR’s Bamboo Construction Task Force, in collaboration with Ecoinvent Association and the University of Zurich. It provides datasets for the life cycle of various bamboo-based construction materials.
This manual provides guidelines for initiation of bamboo Farmers Field School (FFS) groups, and for facilitation of these groups. The manual is intended for both FFS facilitators, who are charged with the day-to-day responsibilities to facilitate the FFS groups, and for the FFS coordinators, who are charged with selection and supervision of the FFS facilitators.
El presente estudio busca aportar a la dinamización del sector bambú, a partir de un análisis de los aspectos normativos internacionales, regionales y nacionales que lo rigen, con un enfoque específico en las provincias amazónicas de Napo, Pastaza y Morona Santiago.
El presente estudio se realizó con el objetivo de identificar y diseñar servicios e instrumentos financieros y no financieros que incentiven la adquisición y construcción de viviendas e infraestructuras de bambú, así como la provisión de materia prima y acabados, considerando las normativas nacionales y arreglos institucionales necesarios para su implementación.
El propósito del presente documento es analizar los avances que ha tenido la legislación peruana en la promoción del bambú, así como, la composición y desarrollo de la cadena de valor.
Este informe presenta el análisis de las principales brechas, pero también las oportunidades, del marco normativo y de política pública que regula la guadua o bambú en Colombia. Su objetivo es ofrecer un conjunto de recomendaciones concretas para la generación de las condiciones jurídicas y de políticas públicas adecuadas para el desarrollo y el uso […]
Many countries are aware of the socio-economic and environmental benefits of bamboo; however, due to a lack of knowledge for establishment and management of bamboo, especially for clumping bamboo, this plant’s potential is still untapped in many countries.This manual aims to support people who work in the field for the establishment and management of bamboo […]
This report was commissioned, developed and written by the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Commission of Ethiopia. It was produced by INBAR as part of its series on national bamboo plans and policies.
This report was commissioned, developed and written by the Ministry of Water and Environment of Uganda. It was produced by INBAR as part of its series on national bamboo plans and policies.
This study critically analyses policies and programmes of Ghana’s forestry, environment, agriculture, energy, trade and employment sectors, to establish their links or potential links with the bamboo sector.