Vice President Kamala Harris to speak at Aspen Ideas: Climate

March 2, 2023

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We are thrilled to announce that Vice President Kamala Harris will speak at Aspen Ideas: Climate. On March 8 – International Women’s Day – the Vice President will participate in a conversation with iconic singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. They will discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s approach to climate change as a priority issue, including the potential for climate solutions and a new clean energy economy made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act.

A limited number of passes to Aspen Ideas: Climate are still available. Learn more and register today.

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Tommy Caldwell on What Climbing and Climate Activism Have in Common

From free climbing the Dawn Wall to meeting with politicians in the halls of Congress, climber Tommy Caldwell is always up for a challenge. We caught up with him on why athletes should be activists, how outdoor recreation helps bridge partisan polarization, and the trip to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that's stuck with him.

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Women’s History Month: Making Strides in a New Era

The pandemic put into stark relief deeply-ingrained gender roles in society, as the burden of unpaid care fell to millions of women who left the workforce. Yet the past years have also seen record-high numbers of women running for political office and holding executive positions in Fortune 500 companies. Where are we seeing progress, and where do we still desperately need to make headway? How is feminism adapting to tumultuous economic, political, and technological times? From politics and business to sports and healthcare, learn from women on the frontlines of the fight for gender equity.

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Climate Change and Mental Health

If we’re in a more positive headspace, we’re more likely to take environmental action, says scientist Alaina Wood, who is known for her TikTok video series “Good Climate News.” She believes that we need to move away from narratives of climate doom and apocalypse in order to keep people engaged in activism. She’s joined by psychologist Thomas Doherty, who specializes in working with people on their concerns about the environment. “Hopelessness is in some ways a perceptual problem,” Doherty says. “There's millions of environmental groups, there's tons of solutions happening, but we have a hope blind spot.” NBC correspondent Gadi Schwartz moderates their conversation on eco-anxiety, environmental identity, and how to channel angst into action.

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Register Now for the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival

When people and ideas meet in the right atmosphere, something magical happens. At the Aspen Ideas Festival, we cultivate that magic.Imagine some of the world’s most incredible thinkers and doers all gathered in a single awe-inspiring place high in the Rocky Mountains, ready to teach, inspire, question, and challenge. They’re here to interact with you — an audience of intellectually curious people who have stepped back from your day-to-day routines to delve deeply into a world of ideas, thought, and discussion.You don’t want to miss out. Get your pass to the Aspen Ideas Festival today.

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