Nature in the City: a Summer Solstice Gathering of Climate Conversations at Sea Containers London, Presented by Lore Group, the Datai Pledge and the Long Run
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London Climate Action Week · 2pm – 6pm, Sunday 21 June 2026
12th Knot, Sea Containers London, South Bank
The Datai Pledge, in partnership with Bouteco, LORE Group and The Long Run, presents Nature in the City — a Summer Solstice gathering of climate conversations taking place on Sunday 21 June 2026 at 12th Knot, the rooftop bar at Sea Containers London.
Taking place at the start of London Climate Action Week, the event brings together voices from across hospitality, food, farming and conservation, along with attendees who have signed up via Eventbrite to be part of creating a brighter future. Hope-inspiring sessions will explore the role nature plays in shaping cities and the responsibility the industry carries within that. The event is designed to be inclusive, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to feel part of London Climate Action Week, with many of the key voices in climate, nature, and hospitality joining as participants, as well as speakers.
Set above the Thames, Nature in the City is designed as a considered alternative to the traditional conference format. 250 guests will hear from a line-up spanning regenerative farmers, naturalists and hospitality leaders, with conversations centred on food systems, nature-based solutions, and the connection between rural landscapes and urban life.
The afternoon will be hosted by Juliet Kinsman, sustainability journalist, broadcaster and Ambassador for The Datai Pledge — with a live recording of her Funny Old World: What’s Giving Us Hope? podcast, sponsored by The Long Run.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Kevin Lacks-Kelly Chief Inspector, Head of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit & Chair of the INTERPOL Wildlife Crime Working Group
Geetie Singh-Watson, founder, The Bull Inn, Totnes — pioneer of regenerative hospitality
Ed Faulkner, Sapling Spirits — climate-positive organic spirits
Jacqueline Kneebone, Director of Sustainability, LORE Group
The afternoon runs from 2pm, with talks from 3pm to 5.30pm covering nature-based climate solutions, the politics of food and drink, hospitality’s sustainability accountability, and the relationship between rural landscapes and cities. Guests are welcome to stay on for informal drinks until 6pm.
“As a sustainability solutionist and sustainability editor of Condé Nast Traveller, I always aim to platform voices that inspire action rather than anxiety — and this line-up makes my heart sing: Siddharth Shrikanth, author of The Case for Nature and one of the most compelling minds in climate finance, Kevin Lack-Kelly, chair of Interpol's working group on wildlife crime, opened my eyes to work I never knew was so needed. And Geetie Singh-Watson, who created the world's first organic pub, speaks with a warmth and radical honesty that makes you want to repeat everything she thinks and says to everyone you know. We also wanted to help make sure hospitality has a meaningful, joyful, solutions-led voice during London Climate Action Week. The right vibe, the right tribe, and conversations that leave people feeling activated rather than overwhelmed — in the most beautiful river-view rooftop space” - Juliet Kinsman, compere and The Datai Pledge Ambassador.
All ticket proceeds go to Farms for City Children — a charity giving urban children transformative experiences working on real farms, reconnecting them with the natural world and the food that sustains it.
KEY INFORMATION:
Event: Nature in the City — London Climate Action Week
Date: Sunday 21 June 2026, 2pm–6pm
Venue: 12th Knot rooftop bar, Sea Containers House, 20 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PD
Tickets: £20 charitable donation to Farms for City Children, via Eventbrite. Includes a welcome Sapling Spirits cocktail on arrival.
To make a reservation, please visit Eventbrite.
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ABOUT LORE GROUP
Lore Group is an international hotel group that designs, transforms and manages hotels, restaurants and bars across Europe and the United States. Its portfolio includes Pulitzer Amsterdam, Sea Containers London, One Hundred Shoreditch, Riggs Washington DC, Lyle Washington DC and Hotel Park Ave NYC. The group is committed to responsible hospitality, with a long-standing sustainability programme led by Global Head of Sustainability Jacqueline Kneebone. loregroup.com Through its loyalty programme, Lore DISCOVERY, guests can access benefits, upgrades and DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) to spend across a global network of hotels.
ABOUT SEA CONTAINERS LONDON
Located in the cultural heart of the South Bank, Sea Containers London is a remarkable hotel, with a design reminiscent of a 1920s transatlantic cruise liner, award-winning food and drink outlets and an electric energy — a London anchor on the River Thames. From its sleek design to its unparalleled views of the city skyline, every aspect of this lifestyle hotel reflects a commitment to luxury, style and exceptional hospitality. Housed within Sea Containers London is Lyaness, the bold and vibrant bar from award-winning Mr Lyan and his team, 12th Knot, the eclectic rooftop bar and terrace with panoramic views of London, agua Spa London, a treatment spa with a focus on spirituality and the mind-body connection, Curzon Cinema and of course, Sea Containers Restaurant, offering a relaxed dining experience with stunning views across the River Thames.
ABOUT THE DATAI PLEDGE
The Datai Pledge was established in 2020. It is founded on the belief that travel has the potential to be transformative; not only for the traveller but also for the host community. The Datai Pledge was created on the premise of protecting biodiversity and supporting the local community of Langkawi, for today and the future. It comprises four pillars: Pure For The Future, Fish For The Future, Wildlife For The Future, and Youth For The Future, working to make The Datai Langkawi’s business operations more sustainable, and support marine life, terrestrial wildlife and local youth, respectively. For guests of the resort, The Pledge aims to create educational experiences and inspire responsible living with us, and when they go back home. The Datai Pledge’s vision is to integrate conservation and sustainability into the business operations, company ethos and guest experience of The Datai Langkawi and future properties, to protect and help regenerate the rich biodiversity and enable the local community to thrive. The Datai Pledge is working towards these goals by implementing a robust programme, together with local non-governmental organisations, social enterprises and community partners.
Instagram: @thedatailangkawi · @thedataipledge
For high-resolution photos and press kit of The Datai Pledge, please click here.
ABOUT THE LONG RUN
The Long Run is a global membership organisation and UK-registered charity connecting, supporting and inspiring nature-based tourism businesses committed to holistic sustainability across Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce — the 4Cs. Its members, including The Datai Langkawi, collectively safeguard over 23 million acres of irreplaceable ecosystems and improve the lives of over 750,000 people.
thelongrun.org Instagram: @thelongrunorg
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