Author: Jen Fredette
Biomimicry Meetup at New York Climate Week
Join The Biomimicry Institute for a casual evening of conversations during New York Climate Week. This is an informal meetup for people working with or alongside biomimicry to gather, connect, and catch up. No presentations,…
The Built Environment Has a Nature Problem. The Biomimicry Institute, Together With Industry Leaders, Is Issuing a Pledge to Change It and Is Calling for Signatories to Join Them.
Concluding a year-long global convening of cross-sector thought leaders, the Institute and partners released the Nature Positive Buildings, Cities & Infrastructure Pledge. Seattle, WA — September 2, 2026 — The Biomimicry Institute today released the…
Fusion Fashion Tech Summit, The Reimagination of Good Clothes: What You Take Off Matters (NYCW)
What makes clothing good? For its third year, the Fusion Fashion Tech Summit returns under the theme The Reimagination of Good Clothes, bringing together designers, technologists, researchers, innovators, policymakers, investors, creators, and next-generation leaders to…
New Case Studies from The Biomimicry Institute Show What Fashion’s Circularity Conversation is Missing.
New Case Studies from The Biomimicry Institute Show What Fashion’s circularity conversation is missing.
Teeming with Potential: Lessons from Superorganisms with Tamsin Woolley-Barker / An AskNature Hive Live Conversation
In this AskNature Hive Live Conversation with evolutionary biologist and author Dr. Tamsin Woolley-Barker, we will explore the themes of her book, Teeming: How Superorganisms Work Together to Build Infinite Wealth on a Finite World.…
Building as Nature: The Biomimicry Institute Launches the Nature Positive Cities & Infrastructure Alliance
Today’s built environment is responsible for approximately 40% of global energy use, 50% of raw material extraction, and is one of the leading drivers of habitat loss and biodiversity decline. And yet, the sector has…
Global Tipping Points Conference 2026
The world is approaching decisions that will shape lives, economies and ecosystems for generations. Climate change is no longer a distant risk; its impacts are already visible in food systems, health, cities and financial stability.…
Living Architecture & Green Infrastructure – Landscape Leadership, Biomimicry & Climate-Resilient Cities
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The Biomimicry Institute Announces the 2026 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort
The Biomimicry Institute is proud to announce the 2026 Cohort of the Ray of Hope Accelerator.
The Biomimicry Institute and Upaya Social Ventures Partner to Tackle Textile Waste in India
The Biomimicry Institute’s Nature of Fashion initiative and Upaya Social Venture’s Dignified Jobs Accelerator have announced a partnership to develop a regional pilot for textile waste decomposition in India.
Bharat Tex 2026
Bharat Tex 2026 is India’s flagship global textile event and one of the largest textile trade fairs in the world, bringing together the full value chain — from fibre and yarn to technical materials and…
Rock Art of the Past, Vision for the Future: Exploring Ecological Lessons from Ancient Images with Stephen Alvarez: An AskNature Hive Conversation
In this conversation with award-winning photographer and National Geographic Explorer Stephen Alvarez, we’ll dive into the themes of his newest book, Rock Art: An American Story. Alvarez’s work documents petroglyphs, pictographs, and earthworks across North…
2026 Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge Virtual Award Ceremonies
Student teams from around the world have spent months doing what nature does best: solving hard problems with elegance and ingenuity. Now it’s time to celebrate them. POCACITO Network, in partnership with The Biomimicry Institute,…
London Climate Action Week 2026
Join The Biomimicry Institute’s CEO, Amanda Sturgeon and Director of Nature of Fashion, Asha Singhal for fun, casual conversations during London Climate Action Week. An informal evening for people working with or alongside biomimicry to…
Regenerative by Design with Asha Singhal at the Katapult Future Fest 2026
From regenerative ecosystems to biomimicry to bioengineering – where do we draw the line between learning from nature and redesigning it? Together with founders, investors and researchers, we’ll explore real-world examples across food systems, ocean…
BIOPHILIA: Biodesign, Biomaterials, Bioremediation, Biomimicry with Maëlys Renaud
An evening of nature-inspired innovation, at RIVIAN, Venice. Biophilia is the love of life. Biophilia is a natural affinity for living systems, a principle, a name for an enduring, profound, kinship with living organisms, a book,…
Future Fabrics Expo 2026
The largest dedicated showcase for sourcing certified, sustainably and responsibly produced materials will take place in Brussels, 24-25 June, across 3300m2 and alongside the Textiles Recycling Expo.
The Nature of Fashion: Building Biocompatible Futures – AskNature Hive Live Conversation
Today’s fashion and textile industry epitomizes the take-make-waste approach to our natural resources that is at the core of our climate and ecological crises. The Nature of Fashion project, alongside global partners leading the development and implementation…
Indigenous Science for Regenerative Futures with Dr. Jessica Hernandez
Join us for a virtual conversation with Dr. Jessica Hernandez, a globally recognized Indigenous scientist, climate justice leader, and best-selling author whose work is transforming environmentalism through an Indigenous lens. As Director of Indigenous Science…
Ray of Hope Accelerator | Ask Us Anything Session
Welcome to our online information session, where nature-inspired startups can ask us anything about the Ray of Hope Accelerator. Whether you’re curious about the application process, program structure and benefits, or just want to know more about…
2026 Chicago Global Summit
Join the Biomimicry Institute’s Partnerships Director, Joanne Rodriguez in Chicago where she will be a featured speaker at the 2026 Chicago Global Summit, where the built environment’s global leaders convene.
Ray of Hope Accelerator Demo Day
Join us for this year’s Ray of Hope Accelerator Demo Day. A 90-minute interactive showcase of ten startups using nature’s strategies to solve some of the world’s most urgent challenges. After six months in our accelerator,…
From Seeds to Systems: Celebrating 20 Years of the Biomimicry Institute
Join us on December 17th for a virtual gathering to toast goodbye to 2025, our 20th anniversary year. For two decades, the Biomimicry Institute has grown like a thriving ecosystem—rooted in community, strengthened by curiosity,…
Resilient & Regenerative Cities Leadership Plenary with Amanda Sturgeon at World Cities Summit 2026
Join The Biomimicry Institute’s CEO, Amanda Sturgeon for Resilient & Regenerative Cities Leadership Plenary. The theme for WCS 2026 is Liveable and Sustainable Cities: ACT Now! Accelerate, Collaborate, and Transform – to create more liveable, resilient,…
Woven into the World: Reflections on the Spaces that Hold Us
In the Northern Hemisphere, where I am writing from in Montana, the world is beginning its slow exhale into quiet rhythms. But wherever you are in the world, whether your days are growing shorter or…
Nature as Blueprint: Scaling Climate Solutions Across Bioregions with Justin Winters
Our planet is a mosaic of interconnected bioregions, each home to unique communities, cultures, and ecosystems. In this AskNature Hive conversation, Justin Winters, Co-Founder and Executive Director of One Earth, explores how bioregional thinking can…
From Fabric to Bioplastic – From Waste to Value: Partnering Meet-Up
Join us for an exclusive gathering of the Nature in Fashion – Design for Transformation initiative. This invite-only event brings together key stakeholders from the Berlin–Brandenburg region and the global network to advance a regenerative, resilient, and…
PAC Australia: Adaptive Futures Session #4: Regeneration – Moving beyond neutrality with Amanda Sturgeon
Essential for: Head of Programming & Marketing, Organisation Leaders, Board and Executive Management, Facilities and Infrastructure Management, Building and Operational Staff, Theatre Design and Planning Consultants Sustainability efforts often focus on achieving “net-zero” or “carbon…
Wolfish Wisdom and Rewilding Our Stories: A Conversation with Erica Berry
A virtual gathering with Wolfish author Erica Berry invites us to rewild our imaginations and reweave our connections with the living world. Drawing from her acclaimed debut, Wolfish: Wolf, Self, and the Stories We Tell About Fear, Berry explores…
Biomimetics25: Industry Strategy Symposium | BioVerse™ Week 2025
The Biomimicry Institute’s Director of Innovation, Sarah McInerney, will join the Biomimetics25 Industry Strategy Symposium as part of the Monday program. Biomimetics25 is more than a conference—it’s where a new global field is being defined. The event brings…
Biomaterials and the Future of Manufacturing: Lessons from Nature with Tim McGee
Join us for a conversation with Tim McGee, who will explore how manufacturing and materials can draw inspiration from living systems; from mussel byssal threads that produce self-healing fibers to cable bacteria that hint at…
Connecting to Nature Through Story with Camilo Garzón at the Biomimicry Confluence
The Biomimicry Confluence is a two-day conference where nature-inspired ideas, innovations and innovators flow together. Join AskNature Program Director, Camilo Garzón for Connecting to Nature Through Story. This keystone event will give participants a renewed…
Designing with Nature & Building for Life: Insights from Michael Pawlyn
The Biomimicry Institute invites you to a conversation with renowned architect and biomimicry leader Michael Pawlyn, whose work asks one of the most important questions of our time: How can we build a world that…
From Soil to Soul: A Film Screening and Conversation with Co-Founders Jahnavi Mange, Margaret To, and Ankur Shah
Join us for a special screening of From Soil to Soul: Food Justice in LA, a 15-minute pilot episode from the upcoming documentary series exploring how communities are looking to nature for inspiration in re-imagining…
Biomimicry Institute Unveils AskNature Chat Feature and Advances 10-Year Vision at Climate Week
NYC 2025MISSOULA, MT — September 2025 The Biomimicry Institute is advancing its bold 10-year strategy to accelerate a Nature Positive, inclusive, and regenerative future by announcing a major new digital initiative at Climate Week NYC…
Land, Sea and Air: Philanthropy’s Role in Accelerating Nature-Based Solutions through Impact Investing
Repairing decades of environmental harm requires a diverse set of financial tools and investor types working together to address climate change at scale. Today, philanthropy is expanding its role beyond traditional grantmaking—leveraging program-related investments (PRIs)…
ecocentrism in urban design
Cities are ecosystems, too. Around the world, a growing number of governments are working to live in harmony with the natural world with innovative legal initiatives and research agendas. This session will highlight many of…
Future-Proof Supply: Bio-Inspired Materials & Circular Systems featuring Sarah McInerney
Where capital, technology, and nature collaborate to solve urgent challenges. Vital Systems is a curated event series bringing together founders, investors, corporates, and government leaders to scale climate and deep tech solutions that work with nature…
Amanda Sturgeon at the Biophilia Summit 2025
Be part of this global event – the 2025 edition of the ‘Biophilia Summit’. This Summit series, established in 2023 by Living Future Europe and the Biophilic Society, isthe first such biophilia event worldwide and…
Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge Awards Event 2
Join Pocacito, the new hosts of the Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge, as they announce the awards for the 2025 BYDC winners!
Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge Awards Event 1
Join Pocacito, the new hosts of the Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge, as they announce the awards for the 2025 BYDC winners!
Fusion Fashion Tech Summit
Hosted by the Fusion Fashion Tech Society and produced under the visionary direction of its founder, Ambriel Pouncy, this year’s theme, “Unwrapped: Wear Your Old Clothes. RESTORE THE PLANET,” invites us to rethink fashion by…
Action Speaks Ingka Group + Biomimicry Institute at the Nest
The Biomimicry Institute is collaborating with Action Speaks, powered by Ingka Group | IKEA, to bring a full day of inspiring programming to the Nest Climate Campus at NYC Climate Week 2025.
Life as Another Organism: A Sensory Exploration Into the Worlds of Other Animals
Embark on a journey through the senses of other beings that awakens a deeper connection with the living world.
Mapping GHG Impact for Early-Stage Startups | Crane Q3 Webinar
Explore how climate entrepreneurs can use CRANE to build forward-looking GHG impact models. We’ll draw on illustrative case studies from Prime Coalition and the Biomimicry Institute’s Ray of Hope Accelerator, and discuss practical ways to…
Regenerative Design: Breathable Buildings & Resilient Cities with Sean Quinn
How do we leverage the power of design as a positive force to restore and regenerate the natural world? In response to evolving impacts of climate change and urbanization, regenerative design looks to go beyond…
Grounding Climate Week: A Biomimicry Equinox Gathering
Celebrate the turning of the seasons with an hour with nature in Central Park to ground the start of Climate Week.
Biomimicry Meet-Up in the PNW
Join us for a casual and inspiring evening at Stoup Brewing with the Biomimicry Institute! Connect with fellow biomimicry enthusiasts, professionals, and nature-inspired innovators over a pint. You’ll have a chance to meet Miranda Berger…
Textile Exchange Conference 2025
Come meet the biomimicry team at Textile Exchange! More details coming soon.
Regenerative architecture: Beyond sustainability with biomimicry-Sustainability Summit 2025
In 2025, merely reducing harm is no longer enough. The time has come for architecture to evolve from sustaining the environment to actively regenerating it. This November, the Sustainability Summit 2025, brought to you by Architecture…
2nd Annual Sustainable Design Impact Hub in Grenada – Virtual Presentation with Amanda Sturgeon
Explore how biomimicry — innovation inspired by nature — can transform fashion systems in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), with a special focus on ecosystems, local creativity, and regenerative design. Join Biomimicry Institute CEO, Amanda…
Nature-Inspired Solutions: 2025 Cohort Startups Pitches & Reception | NY Climate Week Event
Join us for an inspiring evening announcing the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator cohort.
AskNature: Solutions from Life | NY Climate Week Event
Explore nature’s 3.8 billion years of genius through biomimicry breakthroughs, visionary speakers, and a dynamic community uniting nature and design.
From Tree to Tech: Biomimicry and the Future of Materials with Andrés Mitnik
Trees are a living library that contain guidance for how to live in harmony with all that surrounds us. Join the AskNature Hive for a conversation with Strong by Form CEO Andrés Mitnik, who has built a company at…
Nature-based Climate Solutions in Seattle
Join our Head of Development & Communications, Miranda Berger, at this engaging event spotlighting how conservation and land stewardship can mitigate climate risk. From reforestation to carbon drawdown, hear diverse 15-minute talks from Miranda and…
Welcome to Jurassic Plants with Riley Black
Beneath the feet, above the heads, and deep in the bellies of the dinosaurs––there were plants. And those plants shaped dinosaurs, early mammals, and the prehistoric world itself in profound and astounding ways. Join bestselling,…
The Living Systems Alliance: Developing nature-centric design and governance for place-based networks.
The Living Systems Alliance: Developing nature-centric design and governance for place-based networks. Join us for an evening’s exploration of how nature’s principles can guide us in creating thriving, resilient and regenerative communities, ecosystems, cities and…
Nature’s Architect: The role of biomimicry in urban design with Amanda Sturgeon
The Future of Cities 3-Part Webinar Series Nature’s Architect: The role of biomimicry in urban design – with Amanda Sturgeon Nature’s Architect: The role of Biomimicry in urban design Conversations at the intersection of regeneration,…
London Climate Action Week
Join The Biomimicry Institute at London Climate Action Week 2025June 21–29, 2025 | London, UK The Biomimicry Institute’s CEO, Amanda Sturgeon, and Nature of Fashion Communications Manager, Asha Singhal, will be in London for London Climate…
Future Fabrics Expo – London 2025
We’re excited to announce that The Biomimicry Institute will be at the 2025 Future Fabrics Expo in London! Join our CEO, Amanda Sturgeon, alongside other visionary leaders for the session: RE:SOLVE – Waste Stream Opportunities for…
Creatures You Thought You Knew with Jason Bittel: An AskNature Hive Conversation
As we rediscover the intelligence and interconnectedness of the more-than-human world, we’ll also reflect on reconnection with nature as a key pillar of biomimicry—one that Bittel shows us can be rooted in curiosity, humor, and…
Letting the Fog In: Art, Climate, and the Biomimicry of Emotion
What inspires someone to act on climate? For many, it’s not a chart or a statistic. It’s a song. A story. A piece of art that strikes something deep and human.
Biomimicry & Rewilding Cities Amanda Sturgeon at International Permaculture Festival of Wild Ideas
As CEO of The Biomimicry Institute, Amanda fosters a thriving eco-system of innovators, educators and change-makers to bring about a world that works in harmony with nature and natural systems. Amanda is an award winning…
Economist Impact 5th Annual Sustainability Week US
The Institute's Director of Communications, Anna Konstantinova, and Ray of Hope Program Coordinator, Raven Rice, will be at the 5th Annual Sustainability Week US.
Bio Innovations Midwest
We’re thrilled to announce that Sarah McInerney, our Director of Innovation at the Biomimicry Institute, is attending the Bio Innovations Midwest Summit! 🎉 This incredible event brings together leaders, innovators, and changemakers focused on harnessing…
20th Anniversary Virtual Celebration
Celebrate 20 Years of Nature-Inspired Innovation! Join us for a lively virtual celebration as we mark two decades of the Biomimicry Institute! Since 2005, we’ve been on a mission to show that nature holds the solutions to…
20th Anniversary Picnic: San Francisco
🌿 Join Us for The Biomimicry Institute’s 20th Anniversary Picnic in San Francisco! This Earth Week, we’re celebrating 20 years of learning from nature—and we want you to be part of it, right in your own…
20th Anniversary Picnic: Seattle
🌿 Join Us for The Biomimicry Institute’s 20th Anniversary Picnic in Seattle! This Earth Week, we’re celebrating 20 years of learning from nature—and we want you to be part of it, right in your own backyard!…
20th Anniversary Picnic: Los Angeles
🌿 Join Us for The Biomimicry Institute’s 20th Anniversary Picnic in Los Angeles! This Earth Week, we’re celebrating 20 years of learning from nature, and we want you to be part of it! Not near LA?…
20th Anniversary Picnic: Denver
🌿 Come Hang Out at The Biomimicry Institute’s 20th Anniversary Picnic in Denver! We’re celebrating two decades of learning from nature—and we want you to be part of it, right in your own backyard! Join us…
20th Anniversary Picnic: New York City
🌿 Join Us for The Biomimicry Institute’s 20th Anniversary Picnic in New York! This Earth Week, we’re celebrating 20 years of learning from nature—and we want you to be part of it, right in your own…
Ray of Hope Accelerator Ask Us Anything Live Session
Join us for our online information session, where you can ask us anything about the Ray of Hope Accelerator. Whether you’re curious about the application process, program structure and benefits, or just want to know more about…
Learn Biomimicry Confluence
Join us at the Biomimicry Confluence – happening on the 13th and 14th of March. Tap into the genius of nature through Keystone presentations from Billy Almon (astrobiofuturist), Jay Harman (Inventor / Pax Scientific), Leon Ge…
Design for Transformation: Amsterdam Meetup for Biomimicry
Join us at the Biomimicry Institute’s casual meetup with team members Amanda Sturgeon, CEO and Asha Singhal, D4T Communications Manager. This meetup will bring together changemakers driven to implement nature-inspired solutions to global challenges. While…
Nature’s Blueprint for Climate Solutions with Dave Hutchins
Program Technical Director Dave Hutchins will be hosting a session on “Nature’s Blueprint for Climate Solutions” at the Cal Poly Initiative for Climate Leadership and Resilience Climate Solutions Now Virtual Conference. Nature offers a blueprint…
Circularity 2025: The Regenerative Textile Value Chain with Asha Singhal
The Biomimicry Institute’s Design for Transformation (D4T) Communications Manager, Asha Singhal, will co-host a Breakout Session with Metabolic CEO, Eva Gladek. How can the textile supply chain regenerate natural systems and drive economic growth by…
The Institute at the 36th Annual Bioneers
We are overjoyed to share that The Biomimicry Institute will be at Bioneers this year, and we would love for you to be part of this extraordinary gathering. As a cherished member of our community,…
Ray of Hope Accelerator Demo Day
Join us virtually for the first-ever Ray of Hope Demo Day! You’ll have the opportunity to hear pitches from and meet the founders of the 10 best nature-inspired startups of 2024, participating in the 2024 Ray…
Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW)
Engineers for a Sustainable World is a nonprofit network made up of people passionate about technical sustainability from all across the world. We believe that engineers, and anyone who loves to solve problems, are key…
AskNature Hive Monthly Conversation with Carl Zimmer
Live Conversation with Carl Zimmer – Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe – March 13, 12 PM PSTBreathe in 2,000 gallons of air per day—along with countless invisible life forms. Join award-winning…
AskNature Hive Monthly Conversation with Heidi Fischer
Dive into the awe-inspiring world of Biomimicry of the National Parks with Heidi Fischer! 🌿✨ Join us for an inspiring live conversation with Heidi Fischer as she shares her groundbreaking project, Biomimicry of the National Parks. By…
AskNature Hive Monthly Conversation with TH Culhane
Save the Date! We are excited to welcome National Geographic Explorer, T.H. Culhane, to join the Hive for a live conversation about do-it-yourself biomimicry innovation. Additional details coming soon!
Head of Programs Live Q&A
Join us for a Q&A session for the Head of Programs position. All qualified parties interested in learning more about the position and the Biomimicry Institute are encouraged to join us for this 30-minute webinar.…
New Biobased Materials with Andrew Howley
4th Annual 2024 AFCC Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit November 20-22, 2024 Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Washington, D.C. https://www.altfuelchem.org/2024-afcc-biobased-economy-co Moderator: Steve Evans, Senior Technical Fellow, BioMADE AskNature Chief Editor, Andrew Howley joins…
Live Conversation with Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz on Human Health Insights from Other Animals
Our monthly Live Conversation series continues in December with a new dimension for thinking about biomimicry. Join Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, who’s blazing a new trail from the intersection of medicine, evolutionary biology, and animal behavior.…
GREEN 2024
The Biomimicry Institute’s Communications Manager, Asha Singhal is part of the amazing group of GREEN Speakers who will participate in TED-style talks. Get ready to think bigger, dream greener, and connect with a community dedicated…
Live Conversation with Erin Rovalo and Amanda Sturgeon: Biomimicry, Biophilia, and the Built Environment
We’re excited to continue our Live Monthly Conversation Series with an enlightening discussion featuring Erin Rovalo and Amanda Sturgeon. This session will delve into the synergy between biomimicry, biophilia, and the built environment, exploring how…
Exploring Biomimicry as a Pathway for Indigenous Students and Communities in STEM Panel
AskNature Chief Editor Andrew Howley and Biomimicry Institute Board Member Daniel Kinzer will explore how biomimicry could be a pathway for Indigenous students into STEM.
The Biomimicry Confluence
Keynote speakers for this virtual confluence include AskNature Chief Editor Andrew Howley and former Biomimicry Institute Executive Director Beth Rattner.
Nature-Inspired Impact: Meetup for Systems Change
Join us at the Biomimicry Institute’s casual meetup, bringing together changemakers driven to implement nature-inspired solutions to global challenges.
Biomimicry at COP16
Biodiversity is the bedrock of life on Earth, underpinning our global economy, combating climate change, and sustaining the food systems that nourish the world. Yet, we are witnessing an unprecedented crisis: habitats are vanishing, and…
Director of Strategic Communications Q&A Info Webinar
Join us for a Q&A session for the Director of Strategic Communications position. All qualified parties interested in learning more about the position are encouraged to join us for this 30-minute webinar.
The Biomimicry Institute Unveils 10-Year Strategy
The Biomimicry Institute, a nonprofit organization committed to advancing a Nature Positive, inclusive, and regenerative world inspired and guided by nature’s genius, today announced the launch of its ambitious 10-year strategy at New York Climate…
Live Conversation with John Warner
The AskNature Hive Live Monthly Conversation Series continues with John Warner, a world-renowned chemist, President and CEO of the Technology Greenhouse, and a leading advocate for the development of non-toxic, sustainable materials.
Bloom 24
We are proud to be a Community Partner of Bloom 24, hosted alongside COP 16. Join 500 invitation-only sustainability professionals to explore how companies can halt and reverse nature loss within their operations and supply…
Nature-Inspired Startups Networking Reception
Join us for an exclusive reception with the 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator cohort, featuring 10 startups solving environmental and social challenges with Nature Inspired innovations.
10-Year Strategy Launch at Climate Week NYC
Join us for the unveiling of our 10-year strategy, marking our commitment to a Nature Positive, inclusive, and regenerative world.
