Inspired by 14,000 foot peaks and stunning fall colors, business and community leaders from around the country convene October 11-13 in Aspen Colorado at Aspen Meadows, home of the Aspen Institute, to learn about emerging policies and initiatives underway to stop global warming. 

Not intended as a scientific debate, this action oriented conference presents an array of solutions already in the works within leading communities and businesses.  The goal for this first conference is to provide the models and resources for all sectors of a community or organization to take actions  that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a cost effective manner.

Aspen area tours, keynote presentations, discussions, films, networking receptions and smaller group workshops provide the tools and connections you need to bring climate action back home to your community. 

We’ll provide you with education, inspiration, and a broad array of model strategies to evaluate.  At the end of the conference, we ask that you make a real commitment to stop global warming - in your resort, business, household, or community.  Every action counts, and we don’t have time to waste.  Stay cool, take action!

Key Topics and Workshops to Include:

• Breaking Down the Barriers to Business and Community Action
• Local Education, Outreach and Media
• Policies with a Mission
• Building Community Partnerships
• Adopting Renewable Energy
  
• Clean Transportation Options
• Resource Efficient Buildings
  
• Utilities Role in Reducing Emissions 

Advisory Council:

• City of Aspen
• Aspen Skiing Company
• The Aspen Institute
• Rocky Mountain Institute
• Aspen Global Change Institute
• World Wildlife Fund
• ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
• Rocky Mountain Climate Organization
• Community Office for Resource Efficiency
• Western Resource Advocates
• Wirth Chair in Environmental & Community Development Policy
• Mayor Hickenlooper’s (Denver) Office of Sustainability

Green Tags will be provided by the national non-profit organization, Bonneville Environmental Foundation to offset emission for the conference facility and lodging. 

Sustainable Travel International, a non-profit promoting sustainable travel, will be at the conference demonstrating how to offset travel related emissions with a carbon calculator and to educate attendees about how they can incorporate this into their own programs after the conference.