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.

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.

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.

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. 

Around the Institute

Climate

The Changing Role of the Chief Sustainability Officer

In this session at the Business & Society Program’s Aspen ESG Summit 2024, three Chief Sustainability Officers 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

Despite their undeniable impact, the stories and achievements of Latinos often remain hidden or misrepresented within mainstream narratives. 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

The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) announced 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

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 12 climate books for teachers and educators and and The Hechinger Report 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 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. Read more on CNN. 

Economic Opportunity

NPR spoke with Director of Impact Strategy at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, Karen Andres about 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 it's it’s time for limited, mandatory testing for AI. (paywall)

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