The Crown Estate and Volans came together to partner on a series of stand-out events convened that ran throughout London Climate Action Week from 23rd-27th June.
Defying the Odds was an exploration of the key emerging leverage points needed catalyse the systemic change needed to build regenerative futures. Bringing together the arts, activism and a strong call to action, it inspired a different energy to sustainability-conference-as-usual.
It was a series designed to build connection and relationship in a new way. All too often, sustainability conferences have spotlighted individuals, leaving little for those across industries and systems to share notes and network. The approach for the week focused on tapping into the ‘collective intelligence’ brimming in the room. As a result, the invites were targeted, aimed at curating a room of experts – a room of potential panellists, invited to participate as fellow agents of change.
During and after LCAW we have been inundated with positive feedback – indicating that the concept of facilitating deeper connection and conversation reached fertile ground amongst the global climate and sustainability community that gathered in London.
Here is some of the feedback received:
- “This was the highlight of my LCAW2025 week. Thank you Volans for such a thought provoking and engaging deep dive on the future of finance. It felt such a privilege to hold that space with you all.” – Amy Clarke, Co-founder, Tribe Impact
- “What a great event. Refreshing format and great people in the room. A brilliant event- thank you.” – Ian McFadzen, CEO, Oceans Conservation Trust
- “Volans definitely won the award (if there was one) for the most engaging, thought provoking, loving, beautiful and confronting sessions at LCAW. I took with me so many ideas from last night’s session on Beyond Business as Usual. Big thanks” – Caroline Reid, Senior Sustainability Director, Oatly
- “Thank you, Volans for setting the tone, raising the bar, and kicking off Climate Week with such creativity and soul”. – Daniella Vega, Global Senior Vice President Health & Sustainability, Ahold Delhaize
- “It was definitely a highlight of London Climate Week. Thank you for creating the space.” – Char Love, Chief International Advocacy Officer, Natura
