Wilderness Lectures

I'll be giving a talk for Wilderness Lectures December 16th 2009. More details here - http://www.wildernesslectures.com/speaker.php?id=111

Jim McNeill's guiding, survival and logistics expertise is employed by BBC film crews on location in extreme environments. Jim is ITV News' own “Ice Warrior”, reporting the reality of climate change directly from the Arctic Ocean to audiences around the globe. The story will continue on ITV next year as he attempts the last, so far unattained, World First in polar expeditioning - to be the first person to reach the very centre of the Arctic Ocean – the Arctic Pole.

Copenhagen Summit - climate change

During the Copenhagen Summit on climate change I thought I’d put across my view and that shared by our team members.

Firstly, a comment on a talk I gave at Lloyd’s of London for the catering giant Avenance:

“Climate change is one of the great challenges for business and industry currently. Jim gave our city clients an evening that challenged them, in a way that was relevant to the current climate change debate. His presentation was fascinating, engaging and inspirational. The story that led to him becoming an arctic explorer and why he continues with his research expeditions gave his presentation context, made sense of the scientific elements and really made you sit up and think. He demonstrated a resilience and endurance that would have seen most collapse under the strain of travel and performance. The man was a breath of fresh air and gave our audience a sense a being privy to something personal and special. The event was a huge success and the feedback we have received outstanding. We thank Jim and wish him continued success with his Arctic Pole Expedition in 2010.”

Chris Sprague, Managing Director, Avenance