Permitting has been a major obstacle in deploying renewable and storage technologies, but the federal government's recent action changes that. Moreover, there’s now ample funding to transform our energy systems. We must act fast to deploy clean technology and drive the clean energy transition in a manner that benefits every American. CityAge, in partnership with […]

Traverse the tree-lined avenues on a refreshing morning bicycle ride that leaves from the UCLA Bike Shop. We'll tour some of the infrastructure and amenities here at UCLA that integrate cycling into the daily routines of students and staff. The short inclusive ride culminates at an inviting outdoor spot where we'll enjoy some coffee and […]

Verdical Group is partnering with Southern California Edison (SCE) to present Designing for Decarbonization, a FREE, half-day, virtual workshop that will help attendees: Understand the definitions of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC) buildings Learn from case studies of completed projects Understand the design and construction process necessary to achieve high-performance […]

Join Project Phoenix and the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden for a special edition of After Hours in the Garden. Meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavillion to learn more about Project Phoenix, the Garden, and ways to get involved in community science. Enjoy light refreshments and a guided evening bird walk through the Garden. REGISTER […]

MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate is a new virtual education series in which you can learn directly from business leaders, academic thought leaders and entrepreneurs about how to be an effective climate-conscious leader and navigate the new climate economy. Through this series we will talk with experts on topics across the climate x […]

Hear from recent hires and program managers, learn about LA Sanitation & Environment's hiring process, and gain an understanding of their vast network of exciting projects across the City of Los Angeles. This is a free virtual event. Registration closes at 11:59pm PST on Thursday, October 13. REGISTER HERE PLEASE REMEMBER TO USE YOUR SCHOOL-ISSUED […]

It is with great pleasure the USC Center for Sustainability Solutions announces a special seminar with Professor Michael Obersteiner, Director of Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute. Professor Obersteiner is an internationally renowned scientist who has been a key researcher in global issues related to food, agriculture and climate change. Space is limited. RVSP: email Jennifer […]

Join leading global climate experts to hear about innovative, emerging solutions to address climate change. Learn about everything from promising technical advances, novel policy approaches to behavioral changes that offer hope for a more sustainable future. Lunch will be served. REGISTER HERE Please contact Events Manager Geovanna Quiroz with any questions.

This webinar will explore how water connects us all, and why it’s important to work holistically to secure a sustainable water future for California’s communities, agriculture, and wildlife. Be sure to register and join for a panel on groundwater recharge and what this extraordinary weather year means for water in California. Join Sustainable Conservation as […]

Speaker: Alejandra Echeverri Ochoa, PhD; Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, UC Berkeley Halting the loss of biodiversity and cultural diversity necessitates an understanding of the connections between people and the planet. In her talk, Alejandra Echeverri will elucidate how individuals perceive endangered species, such as sea otters, and explore effective messaging […]

In this presentation, Dr. Craig Santos Perez will discuss his in-progress monograph, Pacific Islander Eco-Poetics: Indigenous Knowledge, Environmental Justice, and Literary Activism, as well as his creative, editorial, and pedagogical work related to the Environmental Humanities in the Pacific. The talk will be followed by a Q & A moderated by UCLA English Professor Ho’esta […]

Get a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. We are operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays this quarter.

It is a great pleasure that the USC Center for Sustainability Solutions announces a special seminar with Professor Nebojsa Nakicenovic. Professor Nakicenovic is an internationally renowned scientist who has been a key participant in the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) for many years. He is the lead author of the “Global […]

Get a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. We are operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays this quarter.

The use of water costs us energy, and if it costs us energy that means carbon as well. At this event, the host and presenters will: Release the results of a study on the energy costs of moving water in and around the LA region. Discuss the connections between energy, water, and carbon to better […]

Get a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. We are operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays this quarter.

The loss of nature is a profound threat to human, national, and global security around the world—and interconnected with the worsening effects of climate change. However, unlike climate change, its impacts are not considered in security strategies and international frameworks. Ecological degradation and biodiversity loss cause the decline of essential ecosystem services that humans depend […]

Please join the Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs for a series of discussions on how the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector can advance the discovery of new technologies, aid in the prediction of successful energy-related systems, and optimize operations. The first […]

Kelema Lee Moses, Assistant Professor, Urban Studies and Planning, University of California, San Diego Discussant: Ginger Nolan, Assistant Professor of Architecture, USC Second only to California, Hawai‘i has the most expensive housing market in the United States. Real-estate developers in both states point to aging infrastructure, the scarcity of available land, and complicated zoning and […]

Get a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. We are operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays this quarter. Bruin Dine will be giving away 300 portions of ramen and rice dishes at food recovery; microwave + kettle will be provided . Line-up starts at […]