The Third International Young Scientist Forum for Climate Change – Sustainable Development through Bamboo Resources was held in December, 2025 in a hybrid format, bringing together more than 400 participants from 66 countries across all continents. Jointly organized by the UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship, Zhejiang A&F University, and International Bamboo and Rattan Organization, the Forum provided an international platform for early-career researchers to exchange science, policy insights, and practical experiences related to bamboo-based climate solutions. Robert Kozak, Dean of UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship opened the forum, emphasizing the urgent need for science-based, collaborative solutions to address climate change and highlighted bamboo’s unique role in carbon sequestration, material substitution, and sustainable livelihoods. …John Innes, Dean Emeritus at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship, delivered a keynote address titled Sustainable Management of Bamboo Resources.