Series: Main Page: Securing Finance and Climate Solutions Through Agroforestry The Case of Bamboo From Roots to Revenue: Securing Finance and Climate Solutions Through Agroforestry The Case of Bamboo 11 April 2025 Singapore This workshop aimed to build on the insights and innovative ideas from the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) design thinking session on financing bamboo agroforestry (Development Asia for the proceedings). This second installment focused on practical implementation, exploring real-world case studies from the Philippines to understand better the challenges, opportunities, and financial requirements for scaling the bamboo value chain. Using these case studies, alongside the findings from the SFF workshop, we laid the groundwork for developing pilot projects that demonstrate the socio-economic and environmental impact of financing bamboo development. The goal was to identify scalable, impact- and investment-ready solutions that can be implemented across the Philippines and replicated in other ADB Developing Member Countries (DMCs). Through collaborative discussions, we aimed to position bamboo agroforestry as a secure, bankable, and tradable asset—one that contributes to the net-zero transition, drives sustainable economic growth, and improves livelihoods across the region. Program and Learning Materials 11 April 2025 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Insights from Singapore Bamboo Workshop This presentation gives an overview of the key findings from a design thinking workshop on leveraging bamboo agroforestry for sustainable finance and… Lotte Schou-Zibell Keynote Speeches The Global Potential of Bamboo This presentation discusses the World Bamboo Organization's efforts to promote bamboo as a sustainable solution for climate action, economic… Susan Lucas Keynote Speeches Global Bamboo Development Trend This presentation provides an overview of the global development, trade, and potential of bamboo as a sustainable resource, highlighting its benefits… Durai Jayaraman Lightning Talks Stories from the Field, Deep Dive Discussions, Plenary Soundbites Financing a Climate Solution: Timber Bamboo and Engineered Bamboo Construction Materials This presentation gives an overview of the benefits and initiatives of Rizome, a climate solution company focused on using bamboo as a sustainable… David Sands Lightning Talks Stories from the Field, Deep Dive Discussions, Plenary Soundbites EcoPlanet Bamboo: Towards a Net Zero Economy for the Philippines This presentation gives an overview of EcoPlanet Bamboo's operations and initiatives in the Philippines, focusing on bamboo and tree planting,… Camille Rebelo Lightning Talks Stories from the Field, Deep Dive Discussions, Plenary Soundbites Build Beyond Today: BASE Bahay This presentation gives an overview of the initiatives and impact of BASE in promoting affordable housing through innovative bamboo construction… Pablo Jorillo Jr Presentation Mapping and Monitoring Bamboo Plantation This presentation gives an overview of the application of Earth observation and geospatial techniques to enhance the bamboo and coffee industries… Paolo Manunta, Syams Nashrrullah, Thibaud Vantalon Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Thomas Kessler Related Full Agenda Speakers from the Event ADB Organizer/s Finance Sector Office Read Also Photo Gallery ADB Bamboo Social Impact Study - Consultant's Report Bamboo Social Impact Study From Roots to Revenue: Securing Finance and Climate Solutions Through Bamboo Agroforestry Meet the Maddelas ADB Blog: Five Ways Bamboo Can Revolutionize Finance, Housing, and Sustainability Topics Environment Finance