Aspen Policy Academy

Transforming Environmental Expertise Into Impact


Are you a policy expert? Find out how to get involved

The Academy takes climate scientists, technologists, communications experts, and more and teaches them how to impact policy. Through policy training bootcamps for climate professionals, upskilling for young climate leaders, and workshops for nonprofits navigating advocacy in a post-Chevron world, among other efforts, the Academy ensures that key environmental professionals are able to engage in critical policy conversations.

View more information on our upcoming environment programs below. 

Short Course

Environmental Policy Accelerator
Program Runs Oct 20 – Nov 24, 2025
Applications Due Sep 11, 2025

Short Course

Policy Impact for Emerging Climate Leaders
Program Runs Feb 24 – 28, 2025
Applications Due Dec 15, 2024

Fellowship

Science and Technology Policy Fellowship
Program Runs Jun 3 – 27, 2025
Applications Due Feb 18, 2025

Environment

Designing a More Equitable Offshore Wind Industry

by Swathi Manchikanti, Stephen Mushegan, and Esther Sosa

The [Aspen Policy Academy] has been very valuable in my policy work and instrumental in this stage of my career.

Emily Doyle

founding manager of the Climate Resilience Program at California State Parks Foundation

I had all this training on how to advocate for policy impact fresh in my mind, which I used to convince the Department of Energy.

Emma Crow-Willard

Managing Producer at Climate Now

Emerging Climate Leaders equipped me with the tools to navigate policy discussions, engage key stakeholders, and drive impactful change in the areas of sustainability and climate finance.

Jayvee Del Rosario

Implementation Guidance Intern at the United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative