Realising bamboo’s potential

It is still treated as a minor non-timber forest product rather than a forest crop with measurable carbon value.

Despite contributing nearly 1 percent to Nepal’s GDP, the bamboo sector remains largely informal and under-commercialised. Traditional uses, including scaffolding, weaving, handicrafts and household items, dominate the current market, while its potential for value-added products, women’s economic empowerment and climate change mitigation remains largely untapped.