A Ship of Global Standing – Leadership on the Edge
In another groundbreaking year, the team members for Robert Swan’s 2008 Inspire Antarctic Expedition hail from all four corners of the globe and come from assorted backgrounds. From students to teachers, corporate executives to those new to the career ladder, this group of individuals comprises the most diverse IAE Expedition team yet. However, from the moment they arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina on their way to Antarctica, they will be treated like, and expected to act as, one cohesive team.
In 2003, 2041 led the first corporate expedition to Antarctica where 42 people from 18 nations joined Robert Swan on his ‘Leadership on the Edge’ program. Since then, Robert and the 2041 team have embarked on 5 more Inspire Antarctic Expeditions, leading corporate professionals, NGOs, teachers and students to Antarctica to witness first-hand the effects of climate change and harness their talents and energy to make a difference.
Throughout the IAE expedition, team members learn from each other’s areas of expertise, including climate change and renewable technology. Working in teams they share their industry knowledge and equip themselves to become more sustainable leaders upon their return.
Every IAE team member experiences firsthand the importance of preserving Antarctica and protecting the environment for future generations. The knowledge they take back to their businesses, schools and communities is crucial in expanding local and global awareness on sustainable living and the environment.
