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 […]
China is one of many countries which has used afforestation subsidies to encourage development of their bamboo industry. This report considers three main types of bamboo afforestation subsidies; incentives, service subsidies and compensation subsidies, though there are overlaps between these categories. The report outlines the policy context, presents the findings from three case studies conducted […]
Since its establishment in 2014, the INBAR Construction Task Force has successfully built an effective mechanism to develop international standards, disseminate bamboo building knowledge and support global coordination on sustainable bamboo construction. The INBAR Construction Task Force Newsletter aims to share the latest research, project and publication information related to the key experts of the […]
Even though bamboos have already been extensively used in many national and sub-national restoration programmes, public information about bamboo-based landscape restoration initiatives, and the reasons for their success or failure, is limited. This synthesis report aims to address these knowledge gaps, by collating evidence from nine case studies across China, Colombia, Ghana, India, Nepal, South […]
Highlights from the first day of the Global Bamboo and Rattan Congress (BARC 2018), held 25-27 June 2018. Reporting services were provided by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in Chinese and English.
Highlights from the first day of the Global Bamboo and Rattan Congress (BARC 2018), held 25-27 June 2018. Reporting services were provided by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in Chinese and English.
Highlights from the second day of the Global Bamboo and Rattan Congress (BARC 2018), held 25-27 June 2018. Reporting services were provided by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in Chinese and English.
Highlights from the second day of the Global Bamboo and Rattan Congress (BARC 2018), held 25-27 June 2018. Reporting services were provided by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in Chinese and English.
A summary report of the Global Bamboo and Rattan Congress (BARC 2018), held 25-27 June 2018. Reporting services were provided by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in Chinese and English.
A summary report of the Global Bamboo and Rattan Congress (BARC 2018), held 25-27 June 2018. Reporting services were provided by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in Chinese and English.
The Bamboo and Rattan Yellow Pages is a carefully researched list of Chinese bamboo and rattan companies, suppliers and individuals. The Yellow Pages is intended as a go-to resource for anyone wishing to find suppliers of bamboo and rattan, or producers of specific goods. The Bamboo and Rattan Yellow Pages was launched at the Global […]