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At Climate Week NYC, Aspen Ideas hosted a conversation with former U.S.
Secretary of State and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry.

Aspen Institute at Climate Week

Last week, we traded the mountains of Aspen for the streets of New York
City to take on Climate Week NYC, where representatives from across Aspen
Institute convened for important conversations about our planet’s future.

Staff from the Aspen Institute’s Energy & Environment Program (EEP) joined
panels to discuss international climate governance, net zero commitments
for business leaders, and the push for cleaner fuels in the global shipping
industry led by the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA). This is
Planet Ed, an initiative of EEP, also organized a brainstorm to figure out
what it will take to empower all young people with the understanding,
knowledge, and skills they need for success in our changing climate.

Aspen Ideas hosted former U.S. Secretary of State and Special Presidential
Envoy for Climate John Kerry for a conversation with The Economist’s Vijay
Vaitheeswaran about private capital and the government's role in getting it
to move through de-risking and concessional funding.

The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs represented the voice of the
small and growing business sector, mobilizing their robust network of
entrepreneurs and industry leaders committed to building a sustainable
future. And last but not least, the Aspen Global Innovators Group explored
the diverse impacts of climate change on health systems and vulnerable
communities worldwide, emphasizing the need for inclusive climate policies
that center the voices and expertise of young people and address
intersectional impacts related to health, geography and gender.

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Leadership

Empowering Policy Changemakers

October 22, 2024

Washington D.C.

To celebrate its launch, the Aspen Policy Academy is hosting Action and
Impact, a multi-city event series on pressing policy topics. Its inaugural
event will feature Policy Academy Director Betsy Cooper and a panel
including former US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael
Chertoff, along with policy proposal presentations from alumni and a
celebratory reception.
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Economic Opportunity

It's Women in the Economy, Stupid!

October 24, 2024

Virtual

Featuring two prominent writers—Josie Cox, author of the award-winning book
Women Money Power; and Chabeli Carrazana, economy reporter for The 19th
NewsThis wide-this wide-ranging virtual conversation will help attendees
better understand why building a gender-equitable economy is not a
“women’s” or “social” issue, but an economic imperative.
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Education

Civil Society Fellowship Townhall: Hopes, Fears, Dreams in a Divided
America

October 29, 2024

Washington D.C. + Virtual

In a time when division threatens democratic stability, the Town Hall seeks
to model civil discourse, foster trust across differences, and ensure
diverse perspectives are included in the national conversation. Civil
Society Fellows, who have successfully built and maintained deep
relationships across divides, will anchor the discussion. Regardless of the
election results, this event offers an opportunity to prepare for what
comes next by building skills in bridge-building, empathy, and
de-escalation.
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Leadership

Bloomberg CityLab

October 14-16, 2024

Mexico City, Mexico

The eleventh Bloomberg CityLab, the preeminent global cities summit
organized by Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with the Aspen
Institute, will convene more than 500 mayors and leading policymakers,
innovators, and creatives.
[8]Learn More & Register

Around the Institute

Climate

The Changing Role of the Chief Sustainability Officer

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In this session at the Business & Society Program’s Aspen ESG Summit 2024,
three Chief Sustainability Officers [10]discussed the importance of taking
an ecosystem approach to accelerate innovation, enable a seamless total
customer experience, and weave sustainability into all aspects of the
business.

Leadership

The Power of Latino Market Makers in Transforming Industries

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Despite their undeniable impact, the stories and achievements of Latinos
often remain hidden or misrepresented within mainstream narratives.
[12]This Hispanic Heritage Month, Aspen Latinos & Society are highlighting
the trailblazers who are redefining America’s economic and cultural
landscape through entertainment.

Rising Generations

2024 Creative Native Winners

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The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) announced [14]the winners of
the seventh annual Creative Native Call for Art. Each of this year’s five
winners were selected for their moving representations of the Moon.

Climate

Elevating Women's Voices in Climate Action

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Executive Director of the Aspen Global Innovators Group and Co-Chair of the
Aspen Forum on Women and Girls, Lola Adedokun and The Washington Post's
Climate Zeitgeist Reporter Shannon Osaka explore how gender equity can
enhance our fight for climate justice.

In the News

Climate

Yale Climate Connections spotlighted The Planet Ed Higher Ed Climate Action
Plan as one of [16]12 climate books for teachers and educators and and The
Hechinger Report [17]covered the program's work as well.

Economic Opportunity

On Bloomberg TV, Aspen Institute President and CEO Dan Porterfield shares
what can be done in higher education to [18]increase economic opportunity
in the US.

Technology + Trust

FBI Director Christopher Wray broke news at the 2024 Aspen Cyber Summit in
Washington, DC, about the US's recent takedown of hundreds of thousands of
internet-connected devices that the Chinese government had been using to
spy on American and international organizations. [19]Read more on CNN.

Economic Opportunity

NPR spoke with Director of Impact Strategy at the Aspen Institute Financial
Security Program, Karen Andres about [20]the future of Social Security.

Technology + Trust

Executive Director, Aspen Strategy Group and Aspen Security Forum, Anja
Manuel's op-ed in the FT makes lays out why [21]it's it’s time for limited,
mandatory testing for AI. (paywall)

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