May 22, 2025 Second Call for Papers! The World Bamboo Organization, in collaboration with the Rede Brasileira Brazilian do Bambu, is now accepting papers for consideration for electronic publication leading up to COP30, [https://unfccc.int/cop30] in anticipation of oral presentation at the 13th World Bamboo Congress 2026 in Brazil <date to be determined>. CLICK HERE FOR PORTUGUESE TRANSLATION. [https://a2fe7577-a8ca-4c86-b089-f304e141342f.usrfiles.com/ugd/9191d7_15cf4e…] CHAMADA PARA TRABALHOS [https://a2fe7577-a8ca-4c86-b089-f304e141342f.usrfiles.com/ugd/9191d7_15cf4e…] / 1 DE JULHO prazo final Theme: Bamboo for Progress! Deadline for paper submission is 1st JULY 2025 SUBMIT YOUR PAPER TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS ONLY: [papers(a)worldbamboocongress.org] Papers can be submitted for review in Portuguese or English, but will be published in English only. The suggested TOPICS below consider different areas within the ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY AND ECONOMY and are aligned with the UN SDGs. Hence papers are expected to elaborate on the SDGs being addressed (maximum three SDGs). This call is only for research that is conducted within Brazil. TOPIC 1: ENVIRONMENT 1.1. Taxonomy & Morphology: Morphology and phenology Taxonomy (including molecular methods in taxonomy) Anatomy & characterization Bamboo species in Brazil <focus> 1.2. Commercial Plantation and Management: Propagation Methods & Novel planting techniques Genetic Improvements Plantation Planning & Management Pests and Diseases Harvesting Methods for forest inventories 1.3. Ecology and Environmental Concerns: Forest Dynamics Afforestation and Reforestation Environmental Impacts & Landscape Use Carbon Sequestration, Remediation, Watershed Protection Endangered Species Conservation management strategies and policies. Ecological niche modeling 1.4. Molecular analysis Molecular genetics Bamboo genomics Gene expression analysis Transposon analysis 1.5. Post-Harvesting and Processing: Drying, preservation and protection Chemical properties Products and by-products from the living culm TOPIC 2: SOCIETY 2.1. Community and Economic Development: Poverty reduction Good Health, Well-being and Water & Sanitation programs Sustainable cities & Communities Social, political and economic inclusion (e.g. gender equality) 2.2. Teaching and Dissemination: Teaching & Learning programs Training & Skills Development 2.3. Implementation: Global & Local social projects Responsible sourcing & consumption Resilience & Adaptation to Climate change TOPIC 3: ECONOMY 3.1. Industrial uses of bamboo: Industrial use of culms and engineered bamboo products (EBPs, e.g. laminated, boards, plyboo, etc) Bioenergy Industry: Fuel and energy generation (e.g. charcoal, briquettes, pellets and bioethanol) Pulp, Paper and Textile industry Furniture & Houseware Industry Automotive, Sports & Recreation Industry Leisure & Tourism Industry Other industrial uses of invasive and non-invasive bamboo species 3.2. Food and Pharmaceuticals Role in the food and pharmaceutical industry Bamboo shoots as a Health Food Bamboo as a Cosmeceutical Functional Food and Nutraceuticals Beverages (e.g. beer and water) 3.3. Business & Innovation: Production, Supply Chain & Markets: Culms & EBPs Product Development: Design, Marketing & Costs Business models & Financing Green & Circular Economy Information and Communication Technologies Disruptive Innovation & New Trends Corporate Social responsibility 3.4. Infrastructure, Machinery and Technologies Primary processing (machinery and skills development) Machinery for the industrial use of bamboo (e.g. charcoal, pellets, boards, mat boards, fibers, paper) Factory set-ups: Costs, Financials Industrial Production and Management: Costs, Volumes Investment and running costs 3.5. Architecture, Engineering and Construction: Physical and Mechanical Properties & Fire Engineering (poles & Engineered bamboo products) Bamboo Engineering (structural design methods, analysis and calculations) Architectural Design & Art Installations Construction Systems and Methods (Materials, Connections, Joinery, Modulation). Social Housing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) 3.6. Resources, Standards, Commerce and Policy Aspects: Public Policies and Laws Forest Certification and Labelling (e.g. FSC, Fairtrade, etc.) Technical standards & Building codes (e.g. ISO, NTC, JG/T, ASTM, etc.) Import and Export markets & regulations Transportation PLEASE NOTE: This call is only for research that is conducted within Brazil. CLICK HERE FOR PORTUGUESE TRANSLATION. [https://a2fe7577-a8ca-4c86-b089-f304e141342f.usrfiles.com/ugd/9191d7_15cf4e…] CHAMADA PARA TRABALHOS [https://a2fe7577-a8ca-4c86-b089-f304e141342f.usrfiles.com/ugd/9191d7_15cf4e…] / 1 DE JULHO prazo final Paper submission process Please refer to the “Instructions for Submitting a Paper” guidelines Deadline for paper submission is 1 JULY 2025 / 1 DE JULHO prazo final SUBMIT YOUR PAPER TO THIS EMAIL ONLY: [papers(a)worldbamboocongress.org] All papers will be forwarded to the Technical Committee for review. At the top of the first page of your paper, please specify the theme to which your paper relates. Please give the file name of your paper as YourSurName_YourGivenName_COP30.doc National flag of Brazil. We hope by bringing global attention to investment opportunities and project collaborations, bamboo in Brazil will help mitigate climate change, increase economic value in bamboo cultivation, utilization, and alleviate poverty with improved community economies. Stay tuned! ~Susanne Lucas, Executive Director, WBO ~Anelizabete Teixeira Alves, President, RBB For EVENTS around the world, please visit Bamboo Agenda on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/delfina-abadie-the-bamboo-agenda-3ba0a0333/] or Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BambooAgenda] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thebambooagenda/] World Bamboo Organization 9 Bloody Pond Road Plymouth, MA 02360 USA www.worldbamboo.net Preferences https://worldbamboo.updatemyprofile.com/r-thhdhrtd-A109944D-ohljliyuh-k | Unsubscribe https://worldbamboo.cmail20.com/t/r-u-thhdhrtd-ohljliyuh-u/