What is Biomimicry?
Applying nature’s genius to solve human challenges
Learning from Life’s Intelligence
Biomimicry is a design discipline that draws inspiration from life’s 3.8 billion years of evolutionary intelligence. By observing how living systems solve complex challenges, biomimicry provides strategies that are resilient, adaptable, and regenerative.
When applied to social innovation, biomimicry can guide leadership, partnerships, and the design of organizations, networks, and programs. It shifts us away from mechanistic or hierarchical models, fosters adaptive mindsets, encourages ecological thinking, and elevates diverse perspectives. In the Nature of Trust project, insights from living systems informed frameworks, tools, and principles that strengthen trust in human relationships and communities.
What is Biomimicry for Social Innovation?
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Nature of Trust Toolkit
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Bio360: Nature of Trust Report
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