YMC Future Leaders Climate & Nature Summit 2026

Now in its third year, the IIL YMC’s popular Climate & Nature Summit returns to Scotland’s stunning west coast from 18th – 22nd May 2026.

This residential event brings together young professionals and industry experts to connect, learn and discuss solutions to climate and nature challenges through hands-on workshops, outdoor activities, and peer-led discussions.

Travelling from London for a fully-packed three days, the programme is shaped in advance by participants and their areas of professional focus.

In previous years we have explored:

• Coastal resilience to climate change
• Carbon credit insurance
• Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
• Blue economy & salmon farming
• Woodland restoration & regenerative agriculture

…to name a few!

This onsite retreat is set within the beautiful house and grounds of an ecosystem regeneration project itself, and is not one to miss.

Speakers

• Jack Watt, Founder, Climate Pursuits (& Climate & Sustainability, SVP, Marsh)
• Joss Carnegie, Farms Manager, Atlantic Mariculture
• Jon Gibb, Fishery Manager, Salmon Scotland Fisheries Fund
• David Stewart, MD, Atlantic Mariculture (& CEO Kinlochmoidart Estate)
• Mike Page, Senior Forest Manager, Scottish Woodlands