26 May 2026, Beijing – The United Nations Environment Programme – International Ecosystem Management Partnership (UNEP-IEMP) warmly welcomed a delegation from Thailand to exchange knowledge and explore opportunities for expanding collaboration on bamboo and green development. The delegation included representatives from the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA); Wongphai Co., Ltd.; and Lampang Rajabhat University.

Both sides shared their respective work on bamboo as a sustainable material for industrial development, ecosystem restoration, agricultural amendments, carbon sequestration, livelihoods, rural development, and related areas. Experiences from China were also presented. Discussions on potential collaboration between China and Thailand were a highlight, with several opportunities and aspects thoroughly explored.

This visit from the Thai delegation was part of a continued effort by UNEP-IEMP to facilitate South-South cooperation on sustainable bamboo utilization for climate, ecosystem, and livelihoods.