LET’s MIMIC was presented to the Soroptimist Society of Volos in the context of activities celebrating International Women’s Day. Approximately 30 participants had the opportunity to reflect on the importance of biomimicry for empowering women and communities to design solutions to the complex sustainability challenges of the 21st century in an active, agency-driven manner, redefining who is designing the future.

The audience was familiarised with biomicicry concepts related to inspiration from natural models and processes, using the wisdom of nature and working with nature and not against it to create a better world. They were also familiarised with project LET’s MIMIC and its outcomes, including the digital learning platform and resources. The audience engaged in a conversation about how biomimicry can improve the quality of life in the town of Volos andstrengthen the role of women as designers, innovators, and decision-makers. Participants suggested valuable solutions, including green spaces, vertical gardens, green roofs, and interventions that allow for water absorbtion as mitigation for flooding, to which the town is vulnerable.