Nature Based Solutions & Biodiversity Net Gain: A Field Trip to Spains Hall Estate, Essex 2024

Are you looking to develop your expertise around natural flood management, biodiversity net gain, regenerative agriculture, or simply build your network of brokers, insurers and insurance professionals working in this space? Then our field trip to Spains Hall Estate in north Essex is the unique learning experience for you.

Description

Dig out your walking boots, as the day starts with a 3-hour nature walk around the Spains Hall Estate with Partner and Estate Owner, Archie Ruggles-Brise, where you will visit the beaver enclosure, the Estate’s nut farm and the land it has devoted to BNG units. You will learn first-hand about the Estate’s pioneering work at the forefront of climate and nature solutions, with ample opportunities to ask questions and discuss your thoughts and opinions with Archie and others at the event.

The walk will give you a comprehensive understanding of how wetland restoration and beaver reintroduction are being utilised to enhance resilience to climate-related events in the area. It will also cover the topic of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and how units are developed in practice.

There will be a lunch and facilitated discussion in the nearby village of Finchingfield, and a chance to network with other industry professionals before returning to London by the end of the day.

Why you should join us:

CONNECT WITH PEERS:
This is the ideal event to build relationships with peers in the industry also trying to solve pressing challenges around climate & nature.

LEARN & DEVELOP DEEPER PERSPECTIVES:
Over the course of a three-hour walk around the Estate, you’ll learn and discuss risks & opportunities associated with natural flood risk management, biodiversity net gain, and regenerative agriculture. You’ll see first-hand beavers, the first to have thrived in the area since the Middle Ages. There will be ample time for questions and discussion after in the local village, Finchingfield.

COLLABORATE:
Our experiences have a strong precedent for sparking collaboration opportunities between clients, insurers and brokers because nature is the greatest environment to stimulate better conversations.

Timings:

• 08:28: Departing train from London Liverpool Street* to Elsenham (Essex)
• 10:00: Arrive at Finchingfield and commence a guided nature walk with Archie
• 13:00: Lunch in Finchingfield followed by an afternoon facilitated workshop and breakout sessions
• 16:00: Return train to Liverpool Street*

Speakers

• HOST: Archie Ruggles-Brise, Partner & Estate Owner, Spains Hall Estate
• Event Coordinator: Jack Watt, Founder, Climate Pursuits

Audience

This experience is intended for insurance professionals with any level of experience, but particularly those looking to grow their network of other insurance professionals in the space. We apologise that due to uneven terrain, we cannot accommodate those with mobility issues on this experience.

This event is open to all IIL members.
Unfortunately, due to the uneven terrain, this event is not suitable for those with mobility issues.

Tickets

Tickets cost £175, excluding train travel costs.

Book early and secure a 20% discount by entering code NBS20 at the checkout!
(first 15 places)

Transport will be arranged to take you from Elsenham Station to Finchingfield in the morning, where our walk will start and end, as well as for the return journey back to Elsingham Station.

*Attendees to make their own travel arrangements to/from Elsenham/Liverpool Street.

There are 30 places available, sold on a first-come, first-served basis. You can book a maximum of three spaces for you and your colleagues.