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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 13, 2022
Aspen Ideas: Climate Moves from March to May 2022 in Miami Beach
— Aspen Ideas: Climate will now take place May 9-12, ten weeks beyond the originally
announced date of March 3-7 —
Miami Beach, FL – Today, the Aspen Institute and the City of Miami Beach announced that
Aspen Ideas: Climate, a multi-day event focused on global and local solutions to the climate
crisis, will now take place May 9-12, 2022, moving from March 3-7. All previously announced
programming and plans for excursions and activities across the region will proceed as planned
on the new dates.
"The prospect of this event has generated amazing interest from all over the world so we need
to make sure it is hosted in the safest manner possible," said Mayor Dan Gelber. "As a City
that knows first-hand the challenges of climate change, we are excited to be part of this
solutions conference."
“Aspen Ideas: Climate is shaping up to be an essential, solutions-focused gathering in a region
that’s earned a global reputation as a hub for climate innovation,” said Dan Porterfield,
President and CEO of the Aspen Institute. “Safety remains our top priority and this new date
allows us to plan with greater predictability, ensure maximum participation of speakers and
attendees, and respond well on matters of health and safety. We look forward to welcoming
speakers, guests, and members of the public to South Florida in May.”
Aspen Ideas: Climate brings together policymakers, scientific experts, business and technology
leaders, innovators, designers, conservationists, artists, young leaders and the public. The
event will be held in locations across Miami Beach, including the New World Center, the Miami
Beach Convention Center, and The Bass Museum of Art. Organizers will also offer field trips
and excursions to key locations in South Florida where scientists, artists, architects, and
conservationists are actively modeling adaptation and mitigation.
The agenda, which is subject to change, includes morning mainstage sessions, afternoon
breakout sessions, and evening sessions. In the evenings, programming will be “Wallcast” onto
the side of the New World Center, with the public invited to watch Aspen Ideas: Climate for free
from SoundScape Park. Receptions across the city, ancillary events and excursions will take
place throughout.
Interested individuals are invited to register for multi- or single-day passes available at
www.aspenideasclimate.org.
Editor’s Note: Members of the media interested in covering “Aspen Ideas: Climate” can
register interest here.
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community.
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The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable
society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help
solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world. Headquartered in
Washington, D.C., the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado and an international network of
partners. For more information, visit www.aspeninstitute.org.
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Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach is also at the forefront of identifying workable solutions
to meet the challenge of sea level rise.
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