Are you a future leader ?
We engage the future leaders of the insurance industry on nature-based solutions to climate change.
13-17 May 2024
Eilean Shona, Scotland
“No one will protect what they don’t care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced”
-Sir David Attenborough
According to the World Economic Forum, climate and environmental risks are now the most significant risks identified for the next decade.
Most companies do not understand their dependencies and impacts on nature and are inadequately accounting for nature-related risks and opportunities.
Nature is now no longer a corporate social responsibility issue but a strategic risk management issue.
Only by learning about nature in the field, will we truly appreciate and be inspired to protect, restore and leverage the full potential of nature-based solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
9 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD), delivered by local experts.
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Leon Durbin
Wildlife Biologist & Conservation Expert
Learning Objectives:
1/ Understand the UK’s aquatic ecosystems and wildlife, and how climate change is impacting behavioural patterns
2/ Understand the UK’s terrestrial flora, the threat of invasive species and how climate change is impacting growing conditions
3/ Best practices for ecological and ecosystem conservation and restoration, discussed in the context of risk management and insurance solutions
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Joss Carnegie
Farms Manager, Atlantic Mariculture
Learning Objectives:
1/ Understand the challenges and opportunities of innovating our food systems through the lens of seaweed cultivation
2/ Learn about how sea kelp farming helps both climate change adaptation, mitigation and biodiversity regeneration
3/ Understand how the insurance community can play a key role in facilitating regenerative agriculture
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Matt Waterston
Outdoor Wildlife and Kayaking Expert
Learning Objectives:
1/ Understand the context to, and history of land and marine management with respect to wildlife
2/ Learn first hand about how aquatic ecosystems and wildlife are coping and adapting to today’s conditions
3/ Explore Scotland’s rich biodiversity, and learn about what business measures can be taken to maintain and improve it
Future Insurance Industry Leaders: 3-Day Nature Summit in Scotland
The Insurance Institute of London (IIL) Young Members’ Committee (YMC) and Climate Pursuits brings together future insurance industry leaders in a one-of-its-kind summit on a private island and wilderness haven in Scotland.
Travelling by sleeper train, participants spend 3-days discussing nature based solutions to climate change with pioneering local experts, and how the insurance industry can support climate action.
Participants connect with other insurance industry leaders over hearty meals and activities like sea kayaking and wildlife watching.
This is not only an investment in each person’s professional development but also a way to positively impact rural economies by engaging local experts and communities.
Each participant place includes a contribution to the Scottish Wildlife Trust, furthering each company’s commitment to conservation and nature-based solutions.
What to expect:
Travel by train and return on the overnight Caledonian Sleeper Train.
Private accommodation on Eilean Shona island and all meals cooked by a private chef using locally-sourced, sustainable produce.
Daily outdoor workshops led by local experts on pioneering nature-based solutions to climate change.
Evening sundowners and a chance to expand your network with like-minded future leaders.
Develop a shared understanding of how nature relates to business, the insurance industry and risk management.
Arrive back in London on Friday 17th May morning with a leadership mindset and a nature toolkit to use and share with your colleagues.