Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.

Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
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Renewable Energy

How to Convert Climate Ambition Into Climate Action

With a climate-focused presidential administration and heightened investor focus, we have a moment that is ripe for markets and policy to converge.

Smart transportation, vehicles, and people in city

The Ocean Is the Key to Economic Recovery

Prior to the pandemic, the multitrillion global ocean economy was growing faster in the US than our national economy as a whole.

maritime worker on ship

The Next Phase of India’s Renewable Energy Transition

India’s government wants to meet half of its power demand with clean sources by 2030.

The Environment and the Economy Are Not in Opposition

Over the past two decades, over 20 countries have reduced greenhouse gas emissions while increasing their GDPs.

A Perspective on Hydro Power