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Past Events

  • Climate Change
    A Conversation on Historic Climate Action w/ Gina McCarthy & Ali Zaidi
    SEP
    08
    A Conversation on Historic Climate Action w/ Gina McCarthy & Ali Zaidi
    Thu Sep 8, 2022
    2300 N Street NW, Suite 700
    Aspen Institute
  • The Environment
    Wildfire Resilience
    OCT
    26
    Wildfire Resilience
    Tue Oct 26, 2021
    Virtual
  • Energy
    Building Cleaner, Faster
    JUN
    15
    Building Cleaner, Faster
    Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
    Virtual

    Join the Aspen Institute, the Bipartisan Policy Center and a few special guests for a discussion on creating permitting systems that enable decarbonization infrastructure deployment with the scale, speed, and predictability that confronting the climate crisis requires.

  • US Education Policy
    K12 Climate Action Plan Launch
    SEP
    21
    K12 Climate Action Plan Launch
    Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

     Join the K12 Climate Action Commission for a discussion about the newly released K12 Climate Action Plan.

  • The Environment
    Closing the Gap
    JUN
    04
    Closing the Gap
    Fri Jun 4, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

    Join us for a conversation on the importance of increasing diversity within the environmental sector.

  • The Environment
    Starting at Home: Climate Change
    APR
    23
    Starting at Home: Climate Change
    Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
    Virtual

    Join us for a conversation on local innovation that celebrates sustainable initiatives and the work that communities can do together.

  • The Environment
    Growing the Movement for Climate Action in Schools
    APR
    21
    Growing the Movement for Climate Action in Schools
    Wed Apr 21, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
    Virtual

    This listening session will focus on how we can continue to grow a movement that leads to widespread, sustained changes at all levels to support the education sector in moving toward climate action, solutions, and environmental justice.

  • The Environment
    How Can Out-of-school Programs and Career and Technical Education Help Address Climate Change?
    MAR
    18
    How Can Out-of-school Programs and Career and Technical Education Help Address Climate Change?
    Thu Mar 18, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
    Virtual

    This listening session will focus on how out of school and CTE programs are uniquely positioned to engage youth in learning about sustainability and green careers. Panelists will share their experiences developing and implementing both types of programs.

  • Energy
    Powering Resilient Cities
    FEB
    26
    Powering Resilient Cities
    Fri Feb 26, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
    Virtual

    This townhall series explores how new ideas are being put into practice and the potential impact on climate change, equity and inclusion, mobility, and access to housing in order to build strong, more vibrant cities.

  • The Environment
    K12 Climate Action Listening Session III
    JAN
    14
    K12 Climate Action Listening Session III
    Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
    Virtual

    Panelists will share how their schools and communities have been affected by climate change and adaptations they have made in response.

    2020

    • Climate Change
      How Can Schools Mitigate Their Climate Impact
      DEC
      10
      How Can Schools Mitigate Their Climate Impact
      Thu Dec 10, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
      Virtual

      Panelists will share their experiences advocating for and implementing sustainable strategies in their schools.

    • Energy
      The Rise of the 15-Minute Neighborhood
      NOV
      19
      The Rise of the 15-Minute Neighborhood
      Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
      Virtual

      Join the Aspen Institute Energy & Environment Program and REEF as they hear from panelists highlighting urbanization.

    • The Environment
      Building Electrification Forum
      NOV
      12
      Building Electrification Forum
      Thu Nov 12, 2020 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm MDT
      Virtual

      Join the Aspen Institute, in partnership with the Colorado Forum and The Nature Conservancy, for a discussion on the challenges and opportunities associated with building electrification in Colorado. 

    • The Environment
      Why Should Schools Move Toward Climate Action?
      OCT
      19
      Why Should Schools Move Toward Climate Action?
      Mon Oct 19, 2020 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
      Virtual

      Join the K12 Climate Action first listening session as we hear from panelists highlighting why schools should move toward climate action.

    • Energy
      2020 Global Energy Forum
      OCT
      12
      2020 Global Energy Forum
      Mon Oct 12, 2020 through Thu Oct 15, 2020
      Virtual

      The Global Energy Forum is an annual conversation to discuss global energy markets, crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas supply and demand, midstream, shale development, geopolitics, energy security, and environmental topics.

    • Energy
      2020 Aspen - Columbia Energy Week
      OCT
      05
      2020 Aspen - Columbia Energy Week
      Mon Oct 5, 2020 through Thu Oct 8, 2020
      Virtual

      The annual Aspen Energy Week gathers a diverse group of entrepreneurs, policy makers, industry executives and thought leaders to discuss critical factors at the forefront of the energy transition.

    • Climate Change
      Future Leaders Climate Summit 2020
      AUG
      09
      Future Leaders Climate Summit 2020
      Sun Aug 9, 2020 through Thu Aug 13, 2020
      Virtual

      Future Leaders Climate Summit 2020 is designed to empower young leaders (ages 18-30) from around the U.S. that will be shaping and driving our response to today's climate crisis. The Summit aims to inspire new ideas and challenge their thinking around leadership and solutions.

    • Public Lands, We the People
      Public Lands, We the People

      Throughout the month of July 2020, the Aspen Institute Energy & Environment Program in partnership with The Wilderness Society hosted the virtual series "Public Lands, We the People: The Critical Role Public Lands Play in Solving the Climate and Biodiversity Crises" to collect big ideas from thought leaders, change makers and the public for the future of our public lands. The series explored innovative ways in which public lands can be managed to more equitably benefit people and nature, including engaging tribes, people of color and lower-income communities that have been excluded from public lands decision-making.

    • Water
      Blue Mind: Water as Stress Relief
      JUL
      14
      Blue Mind: Water as Stress Relief
      Tue Jul 14, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
      Virtual

      Join the Aspen High Seas Initiative and the Health, Medicine, and Society Program for a discussion of the healing power of water in celebration of World Ocean Day.

    • Innovators In: A Virtual Exchange of Ideas
      Innovators In: A Virtual Exchange of Ideas

      Innovators In: A Virtual Exchange of Ideas, was a digital series that featured a unique focus on people who are leading the way in their industries with innovative and exciting ideas. Through timely and engaging discussions with industry thought leaders and rising stars, the series offered a fresh angle on the nexus of climate change as it relates key issues, including energy, agriculture and food systems, health, resilience and water.

    • Climate Change
      Earth Day 2020
      APR
      22
      Earth Day 2020
      Wed Apr 22, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
      Virtual

      Join the Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program and Energy Futures Initiative for a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, featuring remarks by Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz followed by a panel discussion on the climate and health nexus.

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