Where will Biomimicry 3.8 be in 2016?

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News, Trendspotting, Nature/Biomimicry

Where will Biomimicry 3.8 be in 2016?

“We at Ethical Markets are delighted to see this mainstreaming of the excellent research and programs of Biomimicry Institute and its for- profit partner group B.3.8 , in which, for full disclosure, I am an investor. Our Principles of Ethical Biomimicry Finance ®, a turnkey knowledge system and standard for asset managers, was developed in cooperation with  the scientists from B.3.8.

The year 2015 saw the whole world move away from the obsolete economic models of GDP-growth and toward the new model of  low-carbon, democratized, healthier sustainable development as codified in the UN Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).  These new goals fit well with the Principles of Ethical Biomimicry Finance® and, together with the COP21.  Climate Outcome from Paris last December are now ratified by the UN’s 195 member nations.  This augurs 2016 as the Year of the Green Economy!   Hazel Henderson, Editor”

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Throughout 2016, the Biomimicry 3.8 team will be visiting ecosystems across the globe to share biomimicry’s story and the latest on innovations inspired by nature. We’re hoping we can (re)connect with you somewhere along the way. Take a look at where we’ll be in the coming months. If you’re going to be there, come say hi and share what’s new with you–and we’ll share our wonderful new Find Your Mentor business cards.

If you can’t be there in person, find us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn to get an in-depth look at the events, anytime, anywhere, using #biomimicry. 

Buildwell
Creating low-carbon buildings of the future
Biomimicry 3.8 co-founder Janine Benyus is a keynote speaker at Buildwell 2016, a two-day conference for people who are inventing healthy, low-carbon 21st century architecture. Benyus will highlight the role nature’s genius can play in creating building materials and built environments that not only help draw down carbon, but provide net-positive impacts. Buildwell runs February 10–12 in San Francisco, CA.

ILFI Net Positive
How Nature Inspires a Living Future
Biomimicry 3.8 managing director Nicole Hagerman Miller will discuss how nature inspires a living future at the International Living Future Institute’s Net Positive Energy + Water conference. The panel will discuss why biomimicry and biophilia are critical tools and frameworks in the process and practice of designing living products, buildings, and communities. Net Positive runs from February 18–19 in San Diego, CA.

GreenBiz16  
Nature inspired business lessons
Biomimicry 3.8 co-founder Dayna Baumeister will present “Systems Thinking: Nature inspired business lessons” on the GreenBiz main stage at 10:55 a.m. on Thursday, February, 25. Dayna will also host a Greenbiz Guru Lunch on Wednesday, February 24, at 12:30 p.m., and we’ll host an interactive exhibit table throughout the conference with a set of nature-inspired activities, giveaways, and engaging artifacts. GreenBiz runs February 23–25 in Phoenix, AZ. Save 10% on registration with our discount code GB16BIO.

Globe 2016
Biomimicry and Sustainable Business
Biomimicry 3.8 managing director Nicole Hagerman Miller will join a panel during Globe 2016, the leadership summit for sustainable business, on Friday, March 4. Globe 2016 runs March 2–4 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Biomimicry 2016: The Road to Resiliency
Biomimicry Best Practices for Architects
Biomimicry 3.8 principal Jamie Dwyer will outline a set of best practices for architects looking to integrate biomimicry into their design process during Verdical Group’s Biomimicry 2016 conference. The inaugural conference will convene professionals around biomimetic and energy efficient, nature-inspired design. Biomimicry 2016 is March 11 in Irwindale, CA. Registration is free.

Bloomberg Business Nature, design, technology, and business  Biomimicry 3.8 co-founder Janine Benyus will deliver a keynote address at Bloomberg Businessweek Design 2016, joining the world’s top designers and business leaders to highlight the intersection of design, technology, and business. Businessweek Design is April 11 in San Francisco, CA.