Conservation, climate action & collaboration: Future Leaders Nature Summit 2025, West Scotland

Are you a future leader of the insurance industry, looking to forge connections with others and help bring about meaningful change?

The IIL YMC and Climate Pursuits are looking for next year’s cohort for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on the west coast of Scotland.

Industry collaboration and facilitated discussion is key to shaping the climate & sustainability agenda in the insurance industry. We also recognise the importance of supporting changemakers in realising the full potential of their careers and developing lasting relationships as they become future leaders of the industry.

That is why, for the second year running, we are arranging our popular ‘Nature Summit’ on the west coast of Scotland – a chance for rising talent to connect over expert workshops, outdoor learning and activities like sea kayaking and nature walks.

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 at the frontiers of climate action.

Learn more - watch the video from the 2024 summit here.

What did last year’s cohort think about this event?

"The level of knowledge from the experts was unrivalled"

"Having these conversations in this type of environment is so much more powerful than a boardroom"

"There was a turning point at lunch on the first day when it dawned on me that these are the conversations I struggle to have and we’re having them"

Since last year’s event, participants have:

• Collaborated with others on joint product development
• Spoken at or chaired high-profile panels at industry conferences
• Formed a Nature & Sustainability Committee within the IIL framework, gaining exposure to high-level industry changemakers
• Gone on to create lifelong bonds with others in their network relevant for the rest of their career

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

Learn more - read the Journal article on the 2024 summit here.

Nine hours of CPD, delivered by local experts and hosted by Jack Watt, Founder, Climate Pursuits

• Joss Carnegie, Farms Manager, Atlantic Mariculture (as seen on RE:TV)
  • 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 Waterston, Outdoor Wildlife and 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
    
    
• 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

APPLY HERE!

Indicative cost for this event is £2,500-£3,000. There is guidance on the application page on how to make the business case to your manager.

This is an exclusive experience for IIL members, hosted by Climate Pursuits in association with the IIL YMC. Applications will be processed by Climate Pursuits and jointly assessed with the IIL YMC.

While all applications are welcome, this experience is primarily designed for insurance professionals under 40 who have gained at least five years’ experience in the insurance industry.

Not all applications will be successful - we expect this experience to be in high demand, and we aim to select a diverse representation of the insurance industry to foster connections and engagement. If you are not successful this time, there are likely to be future opportunities to re-apply.

Each place is funded by the individual’s organisation - you should be comfortable that the indicative cost will be signed off on or already have sought approval, before applying.

You will leave on the morning of Monday 28 April from London Euston, and return on the morning of Friday 2 May morning at 8am via Sleeper Train.

Unfortunately, this experience has limited infrastructure to cater for wheelchair users. This is primarily due to the rocky paths on the island and getting on/off the boat. We are working on a viable solution to this longer term.

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

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