The “Bamboo for Community Networks” guide highlights the importance of bamboo to human civilisation, particularly in rural areas, through its many uses. It highlights its vital role in sustainable development, including land regeneration, carbon sequestration and poverty alleviation. As a renewable resource, bamboo offers considerable environmental benefits, capturing more carbon than trees and contributing to “net zero” emissions. The guide promotes the use of bamboo in the construction of green pylons, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional materials such as steel and concrete. It aims to help communities overcome biological and technological constraints to maximise the benefits of bamboo. Based on global experience, the handbook highlights the potential of bamboo to reduce carbon footprints and stimulate economic development in rural areas.

Author

BAIF Development Research Foundation

Year Published

2023

Country / Region of focus

Global

Complexity

Previous, but no specialized, knowledge is required for its comprehension

Keyword

Network Type

Community-Based Network

License Type

​Copyright held by the owner/author(s) ​

Item Type

​Book

Language

​Spanish / Español

Specific Subject - Social

​Technologies and environment

Specific Subject - Technical

Local content and services

Specific Subject - Economic

Sustainability & Scalability

Specific Subject - Regulatory

​Global policy and regulation

Gender Perspective

No

Accesible to people with visual or hearing impairments

No

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