Reflecting back on what we've learned thus far...

Where are we going as a species? How will we get there? Do we stand a chance?

These are questions biomimicry asks and attempts to find solutions to. The clues to innovate and sustain life are found in the genius that surrounds us.

We all know that to solve the grand challenges that threaten our existence on this planet, we need to learn to adapt as a species and fit in with the ecosystem. We have to learn to create conditions that are conducive, not destructive to life.

In order for that to happen, we need to consciously make choices to emulate the way nature does things in the way we design products, services, buildings and so on.

There are 30 million species that co-exist on the planet today. We as humans only make up less than 1 % of those species that have ever lived on Earth 3.8 billion years ago.

There is no sure guarantee that any one of the species. Including us, will remain in the time to come. We are all subject to the laws of nature, no matter how small or how significant. However, we are constantly surrounded by cases of species that have adapted and evolved to create a future for their kind.

The Earth is certainly not going to last, based on the way we’ve treated it till today. This planet is not here for us to plunder and consume it for our own benefit.

When we change our mindset and attitude about our behaviour towards Earth, to see that it is here to guide us and mentor us, only then will we have the right motivation and perspective to survive, thrive and live harmoniously.

Biomimicry is based on the truth that we aren’t the only species that call Earth home. Remember life is always bigger than us and our ambitions, for the clues to our path forward can be found in the wealth of wisdom of the 3.8 billion years that surrounds us.