Future Leaders: 3-day Nature Summit in Scotland

Do you consider yourself a future leader of the insurance industry? The IIL YMC and Climate Pursuits are bringing together future insurance industry leaders in a one-of-its-kind summit on a private island and wilderness haven in Scotland to learn from local experts about nature risks and opportunities.

Description

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, whilst also restoring our ecosystems.

You’ll connect with other insurance industry leaders over hearty meals and activities like sea kayaking and wildlife watching. This is not only an investment in your professional development but also a way to positively impact rural economies by engaging local experts and communities.

Each place includes a contribution to the Scottish Wildlife Trust, furthering your commitment to conservation and nature-based solutions.

Speakers

HOST: Jack Watt, Founder, Climate Pursuits (and VP Climate & Sustainability Strategy, Marsh)

Leon Durbin, Wildlife Biologist & Conservation Expert

• Understand the UK’s aquatic ecosystems and wildlife and how climate change is impacting behavioural patterns
• Understand the UK’s terrestrial flora, the threat of invasive species and how climate change is impacting growing conditions
• Best practices for ecological and ecosystem conservation and restoration, discussed in the context of risk management and insurance solutions

Joss Carnegie, Farms Manager, Atlantic Mariculture

• Understand the challenges and opportunities of innovating our food systems through the lens of seaweed cultivation
• Learn about how sea kelp farming helps both climate change adaptation, mitigation and biodiversity regeneration
• Understand how the insurance community can play a key role in facilitating regenerative agriculture

Matt Waterson, Outdoor Wildlife & Kayaking Expert

• Understand the context to, and history of, land and marine management with respect to wildlife
• Learn first-hand about how aquatic ecosystems and wildlife are coping and adapting to today’s conditions
• Explore Scotland’s rich biodiversity, and learn about what business measures can be taken to maintain and improve it

Audience

This is an exclusive experience for IIL members, hosted by Climate Pursuits in association with the IIL YMC. The application deadline is 6pm on Thursday, 29 February 2024.

If you have any questions before applying, you can email them to jack@climatepursuits.com