GBC Co-Organizes Nepal’s First National Bamboo Conference
Bamboo is a valuable natural resource with the potential to support the environment, create jobs, and boost the economy. Recognizing this, Green Bamboo Creation, in partnership with Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality, Forest Research and Training Center (FRTC), Babarmahal, and the Ministry of Tourism, Forest and Environment (Koshi Province), co-organized the First National Bamboo Conference 2081 in Diktel, Khotang, Nepal.
A Step Towards a Sustainable Future
Held on Falgun 15-17, 2081 (February 27 – March 1, 2025), the conference aimed to promote bamboo’s role in livelihood, sustainability, circular economy, and economic growth in Nepal.
With the slogan “Bamboo makes life, life makes bamboo,” the event brought together key experts and stakeholders to discuss the future of Nepal’s bamboo industry.
The event was organized in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Nepal and supported by over 20 national and international government and non-governmental institutions.
As a leader in bamboo-based handicrafts, construction, and furniture, Green Bamboo Creation played a key role in shaping the event’s vision, managing logistics, and ensuring a successful conference. The event served as a platform to discuss challenges in bamboo cultivation, processing, and commercialization while encouraging collaboration for future growth.
Before the main conference, pre-events were held in all seven provinces of Nepal and Kathmandu, the federal capital. These events saw enthusiastic participation from local farmers, government representatives, students, entrepreneurs, and bamboo enthusiasts, who shared their concerns, suggestions, and feedback with the organizing committee.
Representatives from Green Bamboo Creation and other organizers worked to identify challenges in bamboo farming and usage, raise awareness about its benefits—especially for sustainable and affordable housing—and gather key discussion topics for the main conference. The insights from these pre-events played a crucial role in shaping the conference agenda and guiding discussions on policy changes and industry improvements.
Key Highlights
- Expert Presentations – More than 30 researchers and professionals shared insights on bamboo-related innovation and research. They highlighted the potential of bamboo in Nepal, existing challenges, probable solutions, and the policy reforms that are required.
- Panel Discussions – Industry leaders explored ways to tackle challenges in bamboo production, processing, and market expansion in 12 panel discussions.
- Workshops & Training – Hands-on training sessions helped artisans, farmers, and entrepreneurs develop essential skills. Artisans hosted live demonstrations of making various products using bamboo.
- Exhibitions – A showcase of bamboo products, technologies, and sustainable housing models demonstrated the resource’s vast potential. More than 20 stalls of various exhibitors such as artisans, farmers, colleges, NGOs and so on were present displaying products made up of bamboo, educational materials, and other local products.
- Networking & Collaboration – The event welcomed more than 700 participants, including researchers, entrepreneurs, NGOs, government officials, and locals of Khotang.
Major Outcome: The 35-Point Declaration
A significant achievement of the conference was the adoption of a 35-point declaration, covering seven thematic areas:
- Bamboo Cultivation Promotion and Sustainable Management
- Strengthening the Bamboo Industry and Market Development
- Study, Research, Innovation, and Capacity Development
- Policy Framework and Institutional Support
- Environmental and Climate Challenge Solutions
- Employment and Livelihood Promotion
- Miscellaneous Issues
Looking Ahead
The First National Bamboo Conference 2081 successfully united farmers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and researchers to discuss industry challenges and solutions. Discussions also emphasized the role of government in promoting bamboo-based enterprises for long-term sustainability.
This conference was a significant step for Nepal’s bamboo industry, paving the way for future policy improvements, industry collaborations, and sustainable economic growth.
Green Bamboo Creation is proud to have played a leading role in this impactful event. We remain dedicated to promoting sustainable bamboo use, empowering local communities, and driving Nepal’s green economy forward.
With this success, we look forward to future initiatives that will continue to strengthen Nepal’s bamboo industry.
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