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2025 Sun Valley Forum

Welcome to the
10th Annual Sun Valley Forum

A decade ago, we launched the Sun Valley Forum to accelerate bold solutions for a thriving planet and resilient communities. Today, as we gather for our 10th anniversary, the urgency—and the opportunity—has never been greater.
This year, we come together to mobilize transformative solutions for nature. Grounded in reverence for our extraordinary Earth, driven by our shared determination to protect it, and uplifted by the strength and joy of this community, we invite you to bring your full self to this experience.

Together, we are:
Inspired by story, and the powerful truths it reveals.
Informed by Indigenous knowledge, the original wisdom of place and people.
Powered by principled capital, unlocking solutions at speed and scale.
Guided by bipartisan leadership, recognizing that nature knows no political boundaries.
Accelerated by innovation, from within systems and far beyond them.

To steward the community that drives this work, the Forum is designed to foster meaningful connection—starting from the first morning’s adventures in nature, through four days of conversation, collaboration, and celebration.
Whether this is your first Forum or your tenth, thank you for being here. Thank you for bringing your voice, your values, your vision. Let’s listen deeply. Let’s build boldly. Let’s move forward—together—for nature, and for all of us.

With gratitude, Aimée Christensen, Founder, Sun Valley Forum & CEO, Christensen Global

2025 PROGRAM
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2025 Speakers

The Moments that Moved the Room

Opening Keynote: Leading for Resilient Prosperity with Lauren Mclean, Mayor of Boise
17:37
As mayor of one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean will share her insights into the type of leadership needed to build resilient, prosperous communities in a changing world. Boise’s experience offers a compelling example of how cities can meet the moment and move forward with local-driven solutions for our shared challenges. This opening talk will set the stage for exploring the ways that communities can create resiliency — through community-led solutions — that can reshape our systems, supporting resident well-being, economic vitality, and environmental health.
Beyond GDP: Gross National Happiness and Bhutan’s Grassroots Path to Wellbeing and Resilience
29:05
Sonam Pem, Executive Director, Tarayana Foundation Chime Paden Wangdi, Senior Adviser, Tarayana Foundation Interviewed by: Lindsay Skog, Karuna Foundation Founded by Bhutan’s Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck and rooted in the national vision of Gross National Happiness, the Tarayana Foundation advances a model of development that prioritizes human wellbeing, environmental stewardship, and cultural integrity over short-term financial gain. Through grassroots leadership, climate-resilient solutions, and social empowerment, Tarayana uplifts Bhutan’s most remote and vulnerable communities. Discover how this model of “service from the heart” is translating national ideals into sustainable, community-led progress—one village at a time.
Rewriting the Credits: Hollywood’s Path to a Climate-Just Future with Todd Paglia (Part 1)
05:06
What if Hollywood's biggest climate impact isn’t on screen—but in its pension funds? This session uncovers the hidden power of entertainment industry retirement investments and the growing movement to divest from fossil fuels in favor of climate-just portfolios. From campaign strategy to investment innovation, leaders from Stand.Earth, Sphere, and Hollywood itself reveal how shifting credits behind the scenes can script a more sustainable future—for the industry and the planet.
The Heat in the Kitchen: How Nature is Impacting Culinary Heritage with Anne McBride & Kate Geagan
23:18
Climate change is not only an environmental crisis; it's a clear and present danger to a thriving independent restaurant industry. A warming planet is now impacting how chefs are able to source ingredients that determine the viability and integrity of the recipe. How can we leverage education, policy and awareness to galvanize change in the industry. What are some clear solutions and takeaways for a changing plate and evolving menu?
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