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Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
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Energy and Climate

The Escalation of Extreme Weather: How Climate Change is Fueling Unprecedented Disasters

Featuring Porter Fox, climate journalist, Columbia University teacher, and author of “Category Five: Superstorms and the Warming Oceans That Feed Them,” and Jeff Goodell, award-winning environmental writer and best-selling author of “The Heat Will Kill You First.”

Maritime Leaders Urge SBTi to Support Indirect Mitigation Strategies in Net-Zero Guidelines

ZEMBA and Katalist urge SBTi on indirect mitigation to unlock emissions abatement and investment in maritime sector’s clean energy transition.

Policy Impact for Emerging Climate Leaders: Training Program

To support emerging climate leaders in their efforts to shape climate policy, the Aspen Policy Academy offers this bootcamp.

February 24th – 28th, 2025

Action and Impact: Shaping the Future of Climate and Science Policy

Celebrate the launch of the Aspen Policy Academy with a climate policy event in Los Angeles.

December 12th, 2024 4-7pm

Learnings on Rural Migration and Displacement

Insights on what it will take for rural communities to balance new residents, retain longtime residents and cultural traditions, and develop more equitable local economies.

From Victims to Victors: How Gloria Walton and The Solutions Project are Redefining Climate Justice

Rebuilding Resilience: A Q&A with Saket Soni on Empowering America’s Disaster Workforce

Resilience Force is more than just a response to immediate disaster needs.

How Higher Education is Tackling Climate Change

Explore the roadmap to support comprehensive climate action across higher education.

Frontline Latina Voices Leading Climate Action

Mirei Endara de Heras (Executive Director of the Fundación Central America Leadership Initiative and Co-founder and President, Marea Verde Panama)

Meet 7 Women Leading the Way to a Brighter Climate Future

Women are crucial to the climate movement, but their voices are often underrepresented and their work goes under-supported.