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It's opening night at the University of Chicago for Aspen Ideas: Climate 2026. Ernest Moniz and Justin Worland examine how geopolitical upheaval is reshaping energy security, global markets, and the path to a clean energy transition. Tom Chi challenges us to imagine a future where humanity doesn't simply reduce its impact, but becomes a net positive force for nature. And Tom Wilson and Valerie Jarrett explore why rebuilding trust across institutions and communities is foundational to meeting our shared climate goals.
Speakers:
Tom Chi, Founding Partner, At One Ventures
Greg Gershuny, Executive Director, Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program
Jinhee Kim, Executive Vice President, Public Events and Engagement
Michael Greenstone, Professor, University of Chicago
Justin Worland, Senior Correspondent, TIME (Moderator)
Valerie Jarrett, CEO, The Obama Foundation
Ernest Moniz, Founder and CEO, EFI Foundation
Tom Wilson, Chair, President and CEO, The Allstate Corporation
đź”— Learn more about Aspen Ideas: Climate: https://www.aspenideas.org/attend/cli...
đź”— Full 2026 agenda & speaker lineup: https://www.aspenideas.org/pages/aspe...
đź”— Sign up for updates on future events: https://www.aspenideas.org/pages/sign...
#AspenIdeasClimate #ClimateSolutions
It's opening night at the University of Chicago for Aspen Ideas: Climate 2026. Ernest Moniz and Justin Worland examine how geopolitical upheaval is reshaping energy security, global markets, and the path to a clean energy transition. Tom Chi challenges us to imagine a future where humanity doesn't simply reduce its impact, but becomes a net positive force for nature. And Tom Wilson and Valerie Jarrett explore why rebuilding trust across institutions and communities is foundational to meeting our shared climate goals.
Speakers:
Tom Chi, Founding Partner, At One Ventures
Greg Gershuny, Executive Director, Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program
Jinhee Kim, Executive Vice President, Public Events and Engagement
Michael Greenstone, Professor, University of Chicago
Justin Worland, Senior Correspondent, TIME (Moderator)
Valerie Jarrett, CEO, The Obama Foundation
Ernest Moniz, Founder and CEO, EFI Foundation
Tom Wilson, Chair, President and CEO, The Allstate Corporation
đź”— Learn more about Aspen Ideas: Climate: https://www.aspenideas.org/attend/cli...
đź”— Full 2026 agenda & speaker lineup: https://www.aspenideas.org/pages/aspe...
đź”— Sign up for updates on future events: https://www.aspenideas.org/pages/sign...
#AspenIdeasClimate #ClimateSolutions
