Energy and Climate

Innovating Solutions for People and Our Planet

At Aspen Institute, we elevate energy and climate solutions through practical, collective action that protects our planet and our future. By bringing together scientists, policymakers, businesses, and communities, we accelerate bold ideas, drive impactful collaborations, and create pathways for real-world implementation. From resilient cities to clean energy transitions, we focus on action that delivers lasting change for people and the planet.

Featured Convening

Aspen Ideas: Climate

Aspen Ideas: Climate is a solutions-focused event designed for the public to interact with and learn from climate leaders whose ideas and actions are critical to addressing our collective future.

Explore big ideas about energy and climate from our recent convenings.

Recapping Aspen Ideas: Climate Chicago

A look back at a dynamic gathering of global and local leaders at Aspen Ideas: Climate in Chicago.

How Higher Ed is Tackling Climate Change

This is Planet Ed‘s Higher Ed Climate Action Plan is a roadmap to support comprehensive climate action across higher education with recommendations for different stakeholders to catalyze and scale these efforts around the country.

Women and Girls are a Critical Climate Solution

At Aspen Ideas: Climate 2024, women leaders came together to discuss the burden of climate change on women and girls—particularly in securing resources like food and water—and how their innovation and ingenuity can be major contributors to climate solutions.

Navigating The Rural Green Economy

As we envision a green economy for the future, what are the concerns of rural residents? The Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group shares some essential lessons for the green economy of the future coming out of rural communities across America.

Aspen Ideas: Climate Chicago 2025.

Leaders in Energy and Climate

At the Aspen Institute, we engage with critical energy, environmental, and climate change issues. Meet some of the leaders from our convenings sharing their ideas with us .

Events

Aspen Ideas Festival 2025

| Aspen, CO

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Energy and Climate Leadership Science and Technology Societal Trust
Energy and Climate Leadership Science and Technology Societal Trust

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

| Los Angeles, CA

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Urban Agriculture and Implications for Climate Resiliency

| Virtual

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Aspen Ideas: Climate 2023

| Miami Beach, FL

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Featured Program

Energy and Environment Program

The Aspen Institute Energy & Environment Program (EEP) is a 55-year-old program that works with people, organizations, and governments to take greater action on solving climate change. Through convenings, publications, and more, EEP supports the sustained development of a global clean energy economy and well-adapted communities.

LATEST POSTS & PUBLICATIONS

Latest in Climate

Solving the climate crisis takes bold ideas and real action. Explore how Aspen is shaping solutions that protect our planet and future.

Blog Posts

Dan Porterfield to Complete Transformational Tenure as Aspen Institute President and CEO in Summer 2026

The Aspen Institute today announced that Dan Porterfield will complete his service as President and CEO in the summer of 2026, after more than eight years of visionary leadership.

September 22, 2025

Gen-Zers gather to build relationships and discuss climate solutions in San Francisco, CA. Photo credit: Climate Action Club
Blog Posts
Blog Posts

Seeing Our Climate Future On a Dairy Farm

As part of this year’s Aspen Ideas: Climate in Chicago, attendees had the opportunity to step beyond the panels and into practice during a unique excursion to a forward-thinking state-of-the-art dairy farm.

September 12, 2025

Aspen Ideas: Climate Chicago 2025.
Blog Posts Videos

Recapping Aspen Ideas: Climate Chicago

A look back at a dynamic gathering of global and local leaders at Aspen Ideas: Climate in Chicago.

August 25, 2025

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Publications

Surviving the Storms: How Severe Weather Hazards Challenge the Financial Security of Small Businesses

Severe weather hazards are an increasing threat for small businesses. This report offers a framework to understand the challenges faced by small businesses, as well as opportunities to support their recovery.

July 17, 2025

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