Nature as a mentor: Learning from nature, for nature

For over two decades, Tony has advised government, financial sector and philanthropic leaders on a range of strategic challenges at the intersection of business, finance and public policy. These include centre of government reform, national economic development strategy and the architecting of green finance investment opportunities. He began his career in the Australian diplomatic service before moving into the private sector, first in investment banking where he focused on infrastructure project financing and then in strategy consulting as a Partner at Monitor Deloitte and as an adviser with the World Bank Group.

Janine Benyus is known worldwide for her influence in naming the practice of biomimicry in her seminal book, “Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature,” and for her work in shaping the practice as an innovation tool that can solve some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. She is the co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8, the world's leading bio-inspired consultancy, and The Biomimicry Institute, a nonprofit that empowers people to create nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet. Undoubtedly the most recognized thought leader in the field, Janine’s legacy includes inspiring millions through her work as an innovator, speaker, and as a biologist at the design table, where she has helped companies like Boeing, Colgate-Palmolive, and General Electric solve their most vexing problems using 3.8 billion years worth of brilliant, time-tested solutions.

With 30+ years consulting and strategic management experience, Chris works with technical teams to integrate Regenerative and Nature-Based Solutions into planning and design for a range of private and public sector clients all around the globe.

Guided by strategic thinking and an interactive process, Chris specializes in working with clients and teams to drive innovative outcomes that create new business, ecological, and social value.

My mission is grounded in the belief that climate change and biodiversity loss are the two critical issues of our time. Only by repairing the relationship that people have with the natural world can we shift from a ‘take, make, waste’ society towards a regenerative one.
Going beyond sustainability, a Regenerative Design approach offers a process that results in positive outcomes for both society and nature. It is based on the principles of whole systems thinking, place-based design and creating the potential for continual evolution.
As author and leader of global regenerative frameworks, I bring innovative solutions to projects of any scale to create buildings, infrastructure and cities that contribute to the reversal of climate change and biodiversity loss.