ecoplanet bamboo eastern africa

energy provider

Description

EcoPlanet Bamboo is driving the industrialization of bamboo as a viable and environmentally attractive alternative fiber while addressing some of the world's most critical and pressing environmental and social concerns. The conversion of degraded land into certified bamboo farms that contribute to the fight against global climate change is accompanied by investments in the development of innovative technologies to provide climate-friendly turnkey solutions for products and markets that currently contribute to the deforestation of our planet's natural forests.

The dual objective of EcoPlanet Bamboo Eastern Africa is to ensure ecological benefits such as reducing soil erosion and protecting riparian zones, while providing long-term benefits to small farmers and landowners. The company is currently involved in several projects for which it acts as a partner, including the riverine restoration project in Rwanda funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the government initiative Water for Growth managed by the Rwanda Water Resources Board, and others. As part of these projects, EcoPlanet Bamboo has developed and operates a nursery to provide selected species of clumping bamboo, and has successfully planted 150 km of riparian buffer zones with small farmers and riparian communities. These bamboo plantations are now being maintained while restoration activities are being scaled up.