Resilience and navigation towards desirable futures post Covid-19 : What can Islands learn from nature

Riad Meddeb
Riad Meddeb

Learn about the fascinating potentials of biomimicry to transform resilience and recovery efforts in SIDS

 

What can we learn from the structure of shark skin to reduce energy consumption or bacterial contamination? What can a Manta ray inspire us to better harness the energy of the seas? A mangrove to de-salinize seawater? How can a forest, or a coral reef, gives us lessons in business or territory strategies? The diversity of life has a lot to teach us to stimulate innovations that are compatible with our beautiful planet ...

Join us for the eighth interactive dialogue in the webinar series as part of the implementation of UNDP's enhanced offer to SIDS. This webinar invites colleagues to learn about the potentials of biomimicry for strengthening resilience and preparing for sustainable futures towards regenerative economies in SIDS post COVID-19.

New York: 4 PM - Wednesday June 24

Paris : 10 PM - Wednesday June 24

Moroni: 11 PM - Wednesday June 24

Suva: 8 AM - Thursday June 25

We are pleased to be joined by Tarik Chekchak an expert on the subject, a scientist who enjoys building bridges between biology and other disciplines. For 13 years, he applied his systemic approach as Director of "Science and Environment" of The Cousteau Society, created by Jacques Cousteau. His task was to design and manage projects in integrated management of coastal and maritime areas, integrating socio-economic, cultural and environmental aspects. He became Director of the Biomimicry Pole of the Institute for Desirable Futures in 2018, and develops methods and projects based on the inspiration of nature to solve technical or organizational problems. The goal? Accelerating the transitions towards prosperous societies compatible with our living planet. Tarik coaches organizations in their CSR strategy, and eco-designed innovations. He is also a lecturer and teacher in several engineering, design or business schools. For more than 25 years, he has been a polar expedition leader onboard polar vessels.

We hope to see many of you there, please spread the word!

Best,

Riad

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