Kathmandu, May 22 -- Nepal chaired the 13th meeting of the Council of the International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation (INBAR) in Beijing on Thursday, reaffirming its commitment to climate resilience, green growth, and sustainable livelihoods through the promotion of bamboo and rattan.

Minister for Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, at the meeting expressed appreciation to the government of China, fellow member states, and the INBAR Secretariat for entrusting Nepal with the chairmanship, according to a statement issued by the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing on Thursday.

"The meeting has been instrumental in highlighting the transformative potential of bamboo and rattan in addressing the world's pressing challenges-particula...