Bamboo-based restoration supports poverty reduction, creating livelihoods, carbon storage, land degradation and biodiversity loss, including iconic bamboo lemurs, gorillas and the giant panda.

The initiative has already restored about 200,000 hectares. This is being achieved through knowledge development and capacity building of governments and local communities. Key enabling factors for this initiative include the harmonization of policies, the participation of multiple sectors in the economy, respecting Indigenous People’s rights and cultural considerations, and scientifically choosing appropriate bamboo species and building appropriate value-chains.