Conservative and Concerned About Climate Change? You’re Not Alone
Event Summary
Throughout his career in public service, Bob Inglis has emerged as a leading conservative voice advocating for action on climate change. As the Executive Director of republicEn.org, a community of conservatives focused on free-market solutions to environmental challenges, Inglis champions pragmatic and economically sound approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A six-term U.S. Congressman from South Carolina, Inglis experienced a personal and political evolution on climate change, transforming him into a prominent advocate for bipartisan solutions to the climate crisis.
Inglis’s post-Congressional work has earned him numerous accolades, including the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, for his unwavering commitment to fostering climate action within conservative circles. His efforts emphasize the importance of bridging ideological divides and finding common ground to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time. During this event, Inglis will share insights from his journey and discuss the role of conservative leadership in advancing climate and energy policy, followed by a moderated Q&A session.
Boxed lunches will be available to go following the event!
This event is part of Energy Week at Penn. Check out the rest of the 2025 programming at energyweek.upenn.edu.
Bob Inglis
Executive Director, republicEn.orgBob Inglis is the Executive Director of republicEn.org. He was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1992, and served from rom 1993-1998. In 2004, he was re-elected to Congress and served until losing re-election in the South Carnolia Republican primary of 2010.
Michael Mann
Presidential Distinguished ProfessorMichael E. Mann is the Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science, with a secondary appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication. He is a faculty fellow with the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy.
Sanya Carley
Mark Alan Hughes Faculty DirectorSanya Carley is the Mark Alan Hughes Faculty Director of the Kleinman Center and Presidential Distinguished Professor of Energy Policy and City Planning at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design.