Biomimicry - Exploring nature's genius for a better tomorrow

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Research innovation Man has studied nature for hun dreds of years. First we tried to tame it, to control it with our structures and machines. In many ways we now seek to protect it against those same structures. Yet our challenges remain – billions of people around the world still lack access to clean water while pollution threatens the supply of those who have access. In 1997, US biologist Janine Benyus introduced the world to the concept of biomimicry. Since then this new discipline has taken off in leaps and bounds. Biomimicry is described as the practice of learning from and then emulating natural forms, processes and ecosystems to solve human design challenges and create more sustainable designs. “We are very used to learning about nature, ” explains biomimicrySA founder, Claire Janisch, speaking at an interview earlier this year.

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