The Sun Valley Forum Blog

Takeaways, calls for action, and stories of impact from the Sun Valley Forum

Ella Slayton Ella Slayton

Sun Valley Forum 2025: A Convergence of Courage, Community, and Stewardship

The 10th Sun Valley Forum, held in the heart of Idaho’s Wood River Valley, brought together a powerful mix of leaders, innovators, and changemakers under the theme “All In For Nature: Building a Resilient World.” Over four days, participants explored bold solutions across climate, energy, finance, food systems, and community resilience. From insightful keynotes to trail-side conversations, the Forum once again proved to be more than a conference, it was a catalyst for action.

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Sara Lichtenberg Sara Lichtenberg

Confluence Members Gather for Impact in the Mountains: Report from the Sun Valley Forum 

As we head into Climate Week NYC, held each year alongside the United Nations General Assembly, the climate community is preparing to host hundreds of gatherings across New York City to accelerate climate action. Confluence Philanthropy will bring its members and friends together at its own Climate Week events designed to share information, spark new efforts, and build community.

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Sara Lichtenberg Sara Lichtenberg

Shaping the Narrative: Responsible Climate Leadership

This year's Sun Valley Forum included outstanding presentations on the power of storytelling to motivate climate action and reclaim the narrative of business's role in maintaining commitments to responsible environmental, social, and governance principles and practices. The latter is at risk by those who seek to quelch corporate climate leadership.

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