International Conference on Carbon Sequestration by Bamboo Forests and Workshop on Quantification of Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Removals
Experts, researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers are invited to participate in the International Conference on Carbon Sequestration by Bamboo Forests and the Workshop on Quantification of Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Removals, to be held 23-25 March 2027 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. The event will also offer an optional field visit to greenhouse gas observation sites in bamboo forests on 26 March 2027.
Zhejiang University of Technology (ZJUT), the International Bamboo and Rattan Organization (INBAR), and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) are jointly organizing the event. The event will explore the latest advances in assessing carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions and removals in forested ecosystems, with a particular focus on bamboo forests and landscape-scale applications. Participants will discuss emerging methodologies, best practices, and lessons learned from bamboo forest carbon sink assessments and contribute to the development of the IG³IS Landscape-scale CO₂ Good Practice Guidance. The workshop will provide a platform for technical discussions, practical demonstrations, and engagement with the user community to strengthen guidance for quantifying CO₂ emissions and removals across forest landscapes.
The workshop will be held as part of a series of events focused on quantifying carbon dioxide emissions and removals in forest landscapes. The programme includes:
- 23 March – International Conference on Carbon Sequestration in Bamboo Forests: A one-day conference focused on carbon sequestration assessment methods, bamboo ecosystems and forest management.
- 24–25 March – Workshop on Quantification of Landscape-Scale Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Removals: The two-day IG3IS writing team workshop, focused on reviewing and strengthening the first draft of the Good Practice Guidance, addressing cross-cutting technical issues, and gathering feedback from intended users.
- 26 March – Optional field excursion: An opportunity to visit greenhouse gas observation sites in a bamboo forest.
More details are available in the concept note.
Registration is now open, and participants are encouraged to submit abstracts showcasing relevant research, case studies, methodologies, and applications.
Registration and abstract submission are open until 15 December 2026 at 23:59 CET.
About the Organizers:
Zhejiang University of Technology (ZJUT) is one of the leading Chinese universities. Driven by the national innovation strategy and local engagement for social and economic development, ZJUT is rooted in the region and facilitates innovation, including in environmental sciences.
The International Bamboo and Rattan Organization (INBAR) is an intergovernmental organization that promotes the use of bamboo and rattan for sustainable development. INBAR’s mission is to improve the well-being of producers and users of bamboo and rattan within the context of a sustainable bamboo and rattan resource base by consolidating, coordinating, and supporting strategic and adaptive research and development.
IG3IS is an initiative under the Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) Programme of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).