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The Leading Biomimicry Events for 2025 📆

biomimicry events Feb 12, 2025

Are you looking for an inspiring biomimicry-related, bio-inspired or nature-based event? This is a list of keystone events from around the world to invite you into the world of biomimicry. The search is over, welcome to the list of extraordinary biomimicry-themed or nature-inspired events in your co...

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10 Leadership Lessons We Can Learn From Nature

If you're a leader in any context (whether it's in your workplace, sports; or social communities), there's one true source of wisdom you can learn from: Nature. 

In biomimicry, there are opportunities to not only literally mimic the forms, processes and systems that we see, but also to metaphorical...

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5 Biomimicry Videos (That Are Under 10 min)

1. You want to learn. 2. You're short on time. If these two statements are true for you, you've come to the right place. Challenge accepted!

Below, we share five biomimicry-related presentations that will inform, inspire and enrich your biomimicry knowledge. From Ted Talks to Youtube videos - all s...

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How Nature-Based Solutions and Biomimicry Work Together

This article aims to explain what nature-based solutions are, how they relate to biomimicry and how these two approaches work together. 

In the ever-evolving conversation around sustainability, the different terms can often feel overwhelming. With distinctions between sustainable practices, regener...

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Top 10 Biotech Companies That Practice Biomimicry

Biotechnology is fast becoming less of a niche and more of a widely applied industry. This article explores what biotech is, how it's different from biomimicry and a look at our top real world examples of biotech companies practicing biomimicry. 

What is Biotech?

Biotech, or biotechnology, is the ...

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What is Life-Centered Design?

Life-centered design is a design approach that aims to serve all forms of life, both human and non-human. This approach does not purely aim to create aesthetically pleasing designs, but instead prioritises the wellbeing of all organisms affected throughout its lifecycle. It is often applied in the b...

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How To Start Your Own Biomimicry Project

The chances are, you arrived at biomimicry because you felt that something was… missing. Or, you felt there’s an opportunity for something new and innovative to happen. A meaningful career move, an inspiring community, a chance to problem-solve differently, or perhaps a unique set of skills. 

By do...

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Biomimicry and Bees: What (more) can we learn from honeycombs?

It’s no secret. Honeycombs are the poster child of biomimicry design.

An effective design like no other, made with love by nature’s sweet (and buzzy) six-legged engineers.

Slap the honeycomb structure on any design—and voila, you just made it stronger, possibly sustainable, and even improved the l...

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The Biomimicry Revolution: Turning to Nature's Secrets to Meet the SDGs

When you think of sustainability, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s electric cars, the solarpunk movement, or regenerative agriculture. Personally, I imagine a forest. For what is more sustainable than a thriving ecosystem that gives more than it receives, produces no waste, cleans our air and filter...

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What (Really) is Biophilic Design?

Biophilia and biomimicry are two terms often heard in the same conversation, but they are not the same thing. There is overlap and shared qualities, however, and one characteristic can be named for both concepts: recognising the value of the natural environment. 

What is biophilia and biophilic des...

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