This study explores the allometric modeling, biomass estimation, and carbon stock potential of highland bamboo in the Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia. The study was conducted in two key highland bamboo growing areas within the Sidama Regional State: a natural bamboo forest in Garamba and homestead bamboo farms in Hula. In Garamba, highland bamboo forms pure […]
Most fishing gear is made of plastic. When lost or discarded, these items can pollute and/or endanger navigation of waterways. Transitioning to using bamboo and rattan to build ocean-safe fishing vessels, traps and other crafts offers an eco-friendly and sustainable solution to plastic pollution while strengthening the livelihoods of fishers and fish farmers. Part of […]
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations comprise a list of objectives aimed at creating a better world by 2030. Bamboo and rattan can play direct roles in achieving at least eight of the SDGs, with indirect impacts on many others. In 2025, the Bamboo and Rattan Update will focus on the contributions […]
La présente stratégie sur le développement du bambou et du rotin, et le plan d’actions national ont été formulés pour la période 2025-2029 en vue de dresser des lignes directrices des actions à mener dans le sens du développement durable du secteur et ce, en conformité avec les politiques existantes et les orientations nationales du […]
This national bamboo and rattan development strategy and action plan, is formulated for the period 2025-2029 to guide actions for the sustainable development of the sector in coherence with existing policies and national orientations in forestry sector. It will unlock the national potential of B&R resources towards a developed and well-coordinated business sector for value […]
A participatory mapping approach that combines traditional knowledge with modern GIS through the use of the INBAR mobile app was used to conduct efficient mapping of on-farm resources to achieve sustainable management and the efficient usage and conservation of economic resources in Ethiopia.
The INBAR Annual Highlights 2024 outlines INBAR’s activities including programs and publications. This publication will also be made available in Chinese, French and Spanish.
El resumen anual describe las actividades, programas y publicaciones de INBAR de 2024.
