The Da Vinci Index & Biomimicry

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“Leonardo forms the image of a plant in shapes that emphasize its pattern of growth, implying that the source of change is within matter and not transcendent of it. Leonardo expresses its [Nature's] cosmic operations through its particulars, deriving his understanding of the larger movements from observation of the smaller....”                                                                                             Mary D. Gerard

The Da Vinci Index was developed and created by the San Diego Zoo Global, the City of San Diego’s Clean Tech Program, San Diego CONNECT, and Point Loma Nazarene University's Fermanian Business & Economic Institute (FBEI). The FBEI maintains and updates the Da Vinci Index database quarterly.

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The Economy & Biomimicry:

The E2 is an emerging program which combines environmental and economic interests and views them not as separate but as integrated and mutually supporting interests. It works to embody solutions inspired by nature to address business problems and provides a bridge between the environment and the economy by raising efficiency and lowering costs. The purpose of this model is to develop the capacity to simultaneously create financial, social, and ecological value. To read more about this new model click here. 

For information on the E2 Logo and what it represents click here.

Economic Impact of Biomimicry

Dr. Lynn Reaser presented the findings of her study, The Economic Impact of Biomimicry: A regional, national and international perspective on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the San Diego Zoo.  You can view the Executive Summary and download a copy of the report at www.pointloma.edu/economicreports

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