Sustainable innovation inspired by nature


Michael shows how organisations can translate environmental commitments into viable strategies

Michael Pawlyn

keynote speaker

consultant on sustainability & innovation

Thriving as an organization while tackling environmental problems can seem impossible. More people are now turning to nature for ideas to build a positive future.

Michael uses decades of experience as a designer and innovator to help companies respond to the planetary emergency. He was part of the core team that designed The Eden Project and his TED talk has over 2 million views. He now works with startups, multinationals and governments that want to go beyond usual sustainability.

Studying nature teaches us practical ways to thrive within Earth’s limits and to protect its health and resources for the benefit of future generations.

What Clients Are Saying

  • “Michael, Thank you! It was a very inspiring talk and you received very positive feedback from many of the participants. Well done!”

    — Allan Jaenicke, McKinsey & Company

  • “We asked Michael to give an opening keynote for our most important event of the year - a three-day conference attended by 250 of our most senior colleagues. He rose to the challenge brilliantly with a talk that was informative, inspiring and energising”

    — Siobhan Oates, Group Head Sustainable Development, Anglo American

  • “He was amazing. Best in class”

    — Kimberley Sickinger, President, Compound Solutions Inc.

     

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