Celebration of INBAR’s 25^th Anniversary and the Second Global Bamboo and Rattan Congress (BARC 2022)

In order to promote green economic development using bamboo and rattan and contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the International Bamboo and Rattan Organization, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration of China and the International Center for Bamboo and Rattan invite you to the  Celebration of INBAR’s 25^th Anniversary and the Second Global Bamboo and Rattan Congress (BARC 2022) that will be held at the Beijing International Convention Center in China on 7–8 November 2022.

Under the theme “Bamboo and Rattan – Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Development” BARC 2022 will explore new opportunities and create new platforms for bamboo and rattan to support the sound development of bamboo and rattan sectors and contribute to achieving carbon neutrality. BARC 2022 will include high-level policymaker dialogues, parallel sessions, product exhibitions and more, and launch an important new initiative on ‘Replacing Plastic with Bamboo’.

During BARC 2022, a bamboo and rattan products exhibition will be held to display high-quality products, advanced technologies and the latest scientific research achievements in the field of bamboo and rattan, including bamboo and rattan furniture, building materials, handicrafts, daily necessities, fiber, charcoal and other related products and technologies.

BARC 2022 will host more than 40 parallel sessions in four thematic areas:

• Thematic Area 1. The Road to Carbon Neutrality
• Thematic Area 2. Green Industry and Economic Recovery
• Thematic Area 3. Innovative Materials and Market Development
• Thematic Area 4. Working Together for Inclusive and Green Development

 

Participation

In view of the requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic, BARC 2022 will be held in a hybrid format, with sessions both online and in-person, with in-person participation open only to guests currently residing in mainland China.

• Online Registration