We Are Visionaries In Youth-Led Biomimicry
At the International Youth Biomimicry Society (IYBS), we're pioneering the integration of biomimicry into youth education across the globe.
Our Mission
Ignite a passion for nature-inspired innovation in diverse young minds and empower them to solve humanity’s greatest challenges by learning from the world’s most successful designer—-nature.
What Is Biomimicry?
Biomimicry is all about learning from and copying nature’s forms, processes, and ecosystems to solve real-world problems.
Did you know nature has already perfected solutions over 3.8 billion years? From self-cleaning lotus leaves to hummingbird wings that inspired ultra-efficient drones, nature holds the blueprints to innovation.
Why It Matters
We live in a world shaped by environmental challenges. Now more than ever, we need sustainable ideas to tackle problems like climate change, resource shortages, and pollution.
Biomimicry gives us a way forward. It uses nature’s proven solutions to inspire breakthroughs in technology, design, and more—helping us create a future that works in harmony with our planet.
Join The Global Youth Movement
At IYBS, young people from around the world are turning observation into action. Together, we’re shaping a Nature Positive future through creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
Here’s What You’ll Find At IYBS:
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Workshops: Hands-on learning experiences
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Pathways Program: Structured custom biomimicry curriculum designed for various disciplines.
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Educational Games: Explore biomimicry concepts in a fun and interactive way.
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International Hackathons: Collaborate with peers globally to solve real-world problems.
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Biomimicry Gardens: Discover the genius of nature in living laboratories.
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Blogs: Explore the latest advancements and breakthroughs in biomimicry.
What Will Your Innovation Be?
Where others see trees, birds, and flowers, our youth see blueprints for revolutionary solutions.
Voices Of Young Innovators
I used to think nature was just something to admire. Now, I see it as a guide to solve problems. My project to collect water from fog was inspired by desert beetles."
— Sarah, 16, Morocco
"Through IYBS, I developed a school project inspired by butterfly wings, which became a patented design."
— Carlos, 18, Chile
What will your story be?
Nature's Journey Of Innovation
Nature has been innovating long before we were here:
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3.8 Billion Years Ago: Earth’s first life forms emerge.
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530 Million Years Ago: The Cambrian Explosion brings an explosion of biodiversity.
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300 Million Years Ago: Flying insects master aerodynamics—lessons we still use today.
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Today: Your journey begins. What will you create?
Impact By The Numbers
25+
Workshops
30+
Countries
2
Biomimicry Gardens
2
Card Games
700+
Youth Engaged
Turning Nature into Solutions
Success Stories: Innovation In Action
Kenya
Youth in our program created a natural cooling system based on termite mounds, cutting energy costs by 40%.
Brazil
Students designed flood prevention systems inspired by mangrove roots, protecting their communities from rising waters.
Singapore
A team developed water-efficient building systems based on desert cacti, reducing water usage by 47%.
