12 February 2026
From the Executive Director
Here we are in a new year! On behalf of the World Bamboo Organization, thank you for your interest in bamboo and your commitment to our global community. Together we are stronger—no single culm can stand alone without its rhizomes and grove. We're happy you are here to read about our initiatives in this first part of 2026.
Ambassador Program Expansion
We're expanding our Ambassador program this year. Thank you for your nominations! We'll announce our selections on April 1st. The enthusiasm and competence we see in bamboo projects worldwide continues to inspire us—interest in bamboo is clearly growing.
Strengthening Our Scientific Foundation
WBO has always relied on rigorous science to demonstrate bamboo's global potential. At a time when environmental protections are under threat and climate action faces political headwinds, our work matters more than ever. WBO Ambassador Dr. Johan Gielis and our Science Committee are developing an open-access repository of validated, curated bamboo research. Our goal: position WBO as the definitive authority on evidence-based bamboo science.
Why This Matters Now
In times like these, an inclusive, independent, global network dedicated to the bamboo community becomes vital. We're proud of our grassroots origins and three decades of progress. We remain convinced that bamboo offers climate-smart, nature-based solutions to build community resilience, strengthen economies worldwide, green the planet, and ensure species survival through robust ecosystems.
Your support is vital to our success Thank you for being here. We are here for you. We are grateful to our Supporting Partners and Corporate Sponsors who help us carry on this volunteer-run non-profit organization!
May you stay forever #bamboostrong!
~ Susanne Lucas
WBO Announces Certified Training Programs to take place in 2026
~Building global capacity for regenerative, low-carbon bamboo construction~
As bamboo consolidates its role as a strategic material for sustainable development, climate resilience, and green construction, the World Bamboo Organization (WBO) announces two major World Bamboo Certified Training programs for 2026. These hands-on, build-scale experiences form part of the WBO Official Education Certification Program, setting a global benchmark for credible and impact-driven bamboo education.
April 2026 | North Sumatra, Indonesia
World Bamboo Certified Training at Orangutan Haven
Bamboo Unboxed Workshop | April 6–11, 2026
The Bamboo Unboxed Workshop, officially recognized now as a World Bamboo Certified Training, will take place at Orangutan Haven (OUH) in North Sumatra—an internationally recognized sanctuary for rescued orangutans and a hub for ecological education.
This six-day intensive program
focuses on bamboo as a primary construction material and structural system, guiding participants through the full lifecycle of bamboo construction, from material selection and treatment to joinery, geometry, and collaborative assembly. The workshop integrates material intelligence, structural logic, and hands-on building within a living ecological context where architecture, landscape, and conservation intersect.
The program is organized by Giant Grass and Orangutan Haven, with support from Ecolodge Bukit Lawang, and is facilitated by an international team of bamboo master builders, architects, and conservation experts. The workshop is designed for professionals and students seeking deep technical understanding and regenerative design
practice aligned with global sustainability standards.
Spaces are limited. Early registration is strongly recommended.
Bamboo Unboxed Workshop in Sumatra, Indonesia
hello@bambooarchitectureunboxed.com | https://dub.sh/buw2026
July 2026 | Venice, Italy
Global Bamboo Exchange & Hands-On Bamboo Construction Workshop
July 8–12, 2026 | Isola delle Vignole, Venice
In July, the WBO brings its flagship European training and exchange event to Venice, Italy. The program opens on July 8 with the Global Bamboo Exchange Session, hosted by the World Bamboo Organization, convening international experts and World Bamboo Ambassadors to share global perspectives on bamboo innovation, professional practice, and real-world impact across architecture, construction, and development.
From July 9–12, participants take part in the Hands-On Bamboo Construction Workshop, a four-day immersive, build-scale experience where international teams design and construct full-scale bamboo structures. The workshop explores organic forms, prefabricated systems, parametric geometries, and culminates in the collective construction of a central bamboo pavilion.
Organized by Bamboo Architecture Company, hosted by VERAS – Vignole Renewable Energy & Healthy Agriculture, and officially certified by the WBO, the Venice program positions bamboo not as an alternative material, but as a mainstream solution for the future of the built environment.
Spaces are limited. Early registration is strongly recommended. Hands-On Bamboo Construction Workshop in Venice, Italy
bambuworkshops@gmail.com | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979933954757?aff=oddtdtcreator
About the WBO Official Education Certification Program
~Building Global Credibility Through Verified Bamboo Education~
As the global bamboo sector grows, the need for credible, standardized, and trustworthy education becomes critical. The WBO Official Education Certification Program establishes a global framework that recognizes training programs meeting international standards of technical rigor, ethics, and real-world impact.
All WBO-Certified Training programs provide participants with:
● Verified, high-quality education
● Hands-on, build-scale learning
● International recognition
● Direct connection to the global bamboo professional community
Join the Global Bamboo Movement!
For more information about the new World Bamboo Certified Training Program opportunity, please CLICK here. You'll find answers to questions such as requirements and How to Apply.
For other EVENTS and workshops around the world, please visit Bamboo Agenda on LinkedIn, or Facebook, or Instagram .
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