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Rizoma was born from collective experience and a passion for bamboo as a strategic tool for real estate development, community growth, economic regeneration, and environmental protection. It emerged in response to the lack of comprehensive technical assistance, rigorous expertise in design, construction, and project management, as well as guidance for family and community projects using bamboo.
Rizoma was born from collective experience and a passion for bamboo as a strategic tool for real estate development, community growth, economic regeneration, and environmental protection. It emerged in response to the lack of comprehensive technical assistance, rigorous expertise in design, construction, and project management, as well as guidance for family and community projects using bamboo.
We facilitate and coordinate bamboo-based projects for sustainable territorial development. We provide technical management, sustainable construction, training, and guidance—integrating knowledge, innovation, and community participation to strengthen value chains and build local capacities.
We facilitate and coordinate bamboo-based projects for sustainable territorial development. We provide technical management, sustainable construction, training, and guidance—integrating knowledge, innovation, and community participation to strengthen value chains and build local capacities.
Because bamboo is a renewable resource with high potential to regenerate both economies and ecosystems. We are committed to solutions that drive inclusive economic development and environmental protection, addressing the real needs of communities and their territories.
Because bamboo is a renewable resource with high potential to regenerate both economies and ecosystems. We are committed to solutions that drive inclusive economic development and environmental protection, addressing the real needs of communities and their territories.
With a rigorous technical approach and participatory methodologies, we tailor solutions to local contexts. We coordinate strategic partnerships and manage resources to ensure efficiency, transparency, and measurable results in every project.
With a rigorous technical approach and participatory methodologies, we tailor solutions to local contexts. We coordinate strategic partnerships and manage resources to ensure efficiency, transparency, and measurable results in every project.
To build resilient and self-sufficient territories where bamboo drives sustainable development and environmental conservation. We strive to create lasting economic and social well-being with a positive impact on communities and their surroundings.
To build resilient and self-sufficient territories where bamboo drives sustainable development and environmental conservation. We strive to create lasting economic and social well-being with a positive impact on communities and their surroundings.
We serve communities, individuals, producers, professionals, organizations, and partners seeking to develop sustainable bamboo projects—strengthening local capacities and promoting inclusive, resilient value chains.
We serve communities, individuals, producers, professionals, organizations, and partners seeking to develop sustainable bamboo projects—strengthening local capacities and promoting inclusive, resilient value chains.
This is why we’re here
This is why we’re here
Mission
Mission
We connect people, communities, and territories with bamboo-based solutions, integrating technical assistance, innovation, and training. We drive projects that strengthen local economies, promote sustainability, and restore ecosystems, fostering well-being and resilience.
We connect people, communities, and territories with bamboo-based solutions, integrating technical assistance, innovation, and training. We drive projects that strengthen local economies, promote sustainability, and restore ecosystems, fostering well-being and resilience.
Vision
Vision
To be a leading reference in developing sustainable and regenerative bamboo value chains, integrating production, transformation, construction, and territorial governance. We aspire to inspire and support the transition toward thriving communities and healthy ecosystems, with impact across Latin America and a global outlook.
To be a leading reference in developing sustainable and regenerative bamboo value chains, integrating production, transformation, construction, and territorial governance. We aspire to inspire and support the transition toward thriving communities and healthy ecosystems, with impact across Latin America and a global outlook.
Our origin
Our origin
Rizoma was born from the vision and commitment of our founder and director, who has dedicated much of her career to promoting bamboo as a driver of community development, economic regeneration, and environmental protection. Drawing on collective experience and involvement in various technical and community settings, Rizoma was established in 2024 as an organization that facilitates, coordinates, and integrates innovative projects and initiatives, along with diverse consultants and partners who connect knowledge, technical management, and community participation.
Rizoma was born from the vision and commitment of our founder and director, who has dedicated much of her career to promoting bamboo as a driver of community development, economic regeneration, and environmental protection. Drawing on collective experience and involvement in various technical and community settings, Rizoma was established in 2024 as an organization that facilitates, coordinates, and integrates innovative projects and initiatives, along with diverse consultants and partners who connect knowledge, technical management, and community participation.
Meet our Founder and Director
Ing. Verónica Ortiz Tencio
Ing. Verónica Ortiz Tencio
Mujer rural, ingeniera, lidereza, emprendedora social
An accomplished construction engineer with over nine years of experience in project management, Verónica is a recognized bamboo advocate in Costa Rica and throughout Latin America.
She is a certified trainer in sustainable bamboo management by the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) and an active member of the National Bamboo Network, as well as a partner of the Bamboo UNA program. Verónica served as president of the Bamboo Development Foundation of Costa Rica, leading initiatives to incorporate bamboo into national regulations and driving research and development of technical standards for its use.
Her expertise spans comprehensive project management, technical training, network coordination, and the promotion of sustainable value chains with social and environmental impact.
Verónica has strengthened her leadership through international programs such as the U.S. Department of State’s Community Solutions Program and has expanded her network by participating in international events including the 2024 American Bamboo Society Conference, the 2021 Italian Bamboo Symposium, and the Second International Young Scientist Forum: Bamboo Resources in a Changing Climate, among others. She also collaborates in university training programs and provides guidance and consulting for research projects, further consolidating her influence and contribution in the region.
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