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SUMMARY:Debrief of the Ruling in Arizona v. Navajo Nation
DESCRIPTION:Please join this discussion of the 5-4 Supreme Court ruling in Arizona v. Navajo Nation. \nREGISTER HERE \nPanelists will give insight on the arguments\, historical precedent\, and the long-term impact of this case on tribes and natural resources. Featured in the discussion will be: \nPaul Spruhan — Assistant Attorney General\, Litigation Unit\, Navajo Nation Department of Justice;\nHeather Tanana — Assistant Professor of Law & Wallace Stegner Center Fellow\, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law;\nMatthew L.M. Fletcher — Harry Burns Hutchins Collegiate Professor of Law\, Michigan Law;\nHeather Whiteman Runs Him — Director of the Tribal Justice Clinic & Associate Clinical Professor\, University of Arizona Rogers College of Law. \nThe discussion will be moderated by Mica Llerandi\, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Director of the Tribal Legal Development Clinic.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/debrief-of-the-ruling-in-arizona-v-navajo-nation/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Explore Your Climate Action Sweet Spot
DESCRIPTION:Led by an experienced facilitator\, this 2-hour interactive workshop will guide you through a series of exercises to explore your personal hero\, identify your climate action sweet spot\, and overcome barriers to taking meaningful climate action. \nHere’s what you can expect from the workshop: \n\nReflect on key areas that bring you a sense of purpose on your climate journey\nExplore barriers that could be holding you back from fulfilling your goals\nConnect with your group to build strategies to overcome hurdles\n\nThrough a mix of personal reflection\, small community group discussions\, and plenary sessions\, you’ll explore insights into how you can make a meaningful contribution to the movement. Whether you’re new to the movement or a seasoned climate advocate\, this workshop is designed to help you explore your unique role and move the needle on your climate journey! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/explore-your-climate-action-sweet-spot/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Resilience and Futureproofing Considerations for EV Charging Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) will host a webinar on resilience and futureproofing considerations for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. \nThis webinar will cover topics such as maintaining performance\, reliability\, and accessibility of EV charging stations during power outages and extreme weather events\, maximizing the usefulness of charging stations near evacuation routes during emergencies\, protecting charging infrastructure from extreme weather\, and creating space for future expansion and power upgrades. \nSpeakers will discuss considerations for building resilience into site analysis and deployment\, including optimal siting along key evacuation corridors\, key steps for coordinating and installing EV charging for resilience\, incorporating on-site power generation and energy storage capacity\, and integrating mobile energy storage systems.\n \nParticipants will leave the webinar with an understanding of how to incorporate solutions that build resilience and account for futureproofing in site planning and design. \nBridget Gilmore from the Joint Office will moderate the webinar and take audience questions. You can ask questions in the “Questions & Comments” field on the Zoom registration form. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/resilience-and-futureproofing-considerations-for-ev-charging-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230627T123000
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SUMMARY:LACI Open House for Colleges and Universities
DESCRIPTION:The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) invites faculty and staff from local and regional colleges and universities to attend an open house. \nThis event is designed to share information about LACI’s programming with the local higher education community. LACI is creating an inclusive green economy for the people of Los Angeles by unlocking innovation by working with startups to accelerate the commercialization of clean technologies\, transforming markets through partnerships with policymakers\, innovators\, and market leaders in transportation\, energy\, and sustainable cities\, and enhancing communities through workforce development\, technology pilots\, and other programs. \nSince LACI opened its doors in 2011\, the incubator has supported over 375 start-ups\, helped our companies raise over $1B in funding\, created 2600+ jobs\, and helped generate $733M+ in economic activity for the city. \nThe program will feature brief presentations from LACI executives\, program leads\, entrepreneurs\, and program participants. There will also be time set aside for networking with representatives from the LACI community and tour of the La Kretz Innovation Campus. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/laci-open-house-for-colleges-and-universities/
LOCATION:La Kretz Innovation Campus\, 525 South Hewitt Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230628T113000
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SUMMARY:Decarbonizing the Future: Direct Air Capture and other Carbon Management Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Along with deep decarbonization across all sectors of the economy\, carbon removal is essential to getting to net-zero emissions by mid-century. This will require both natural and technological means of removal\, such as enhanced carbon uptake from forests\, adjusted agricultural practices\, and large-scale deployment of DAC with sequestration. This event will serve to give a high-level overview of those topics in an effort to increase awareness of and support for direct air capture and other carbon management technologies. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/decarbonizing-the-future-direct-air-capture-and-other-carbon-management-technologies/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230628T130000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ2S+ Natural Resources Leaders Unite to Discuss the Importance of Community
DESCRIPTION:Join for an inspiring Secretary Speaker Series to celebrate Pride Month and shine a spotlight on LGBTQ2s+ Natural Resource Leaders. This discussion will delve into “The Importance of Community” and explore finding and building it. An esteemed panel of LGBTQ2s+ leaders will share their personal journeys\, experiences\, and insights\, highlighting the crucial role that community plays in fostering inclusivity\, empowerment\, and collaboration. From inherited families to chosen families to gender-affirming care and other networks of care\, a supportive environment is crucial to well-being. The panel will also look at allyship and what it means to be a good ally in the workplace. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation\, connect with industry experts\, and celebrate Pride Month with us. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/lgbtq2s-natural-resources-leaders-unite-to-discuss-the-importance-of-community/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230628T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230628T181500
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SUMMARY:Opportunities for Enhanced Near-term U.S.-China Climate Action: Decarbonizing the Power Sector
DESCRIPTION:The United States and China both face similar challenges in decarbonizing their power sector\, despite differing political and economic systems. Meanwhile\, both nations have made commitments for transforming their power sectors\, with the U.S. targeting zero carbon power by 2035 and China aiming to achieve 39% non-fossil based power by 2025. Join us to hear from issue-experts on opportunities for enhanced near-term action in the power sector for the U.S. and China\, including on a recent report\, Decarbonizing the Power Sector in the U.S. and China. \nRegistration is free\, but required. Register here.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/opportunities-for-enhanced-near-term-u-s-china-climate-action-decarbonizing-the-power-sector/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="California-China Climate Institute":MAILTO:ccci@berkeley.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T110000
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SUMMARY:Assessing the Mobility Needs of Rural and Underserved Communities in California
DESCRIPTION:Households in small and rural communities are often automobile dependent\, and those with low incomes or who do not own a car have limited transportation options for accessing basic services that improve lives and livelihoods\, including jobs\, health care\, healthy food\, and more. In this webinar\, researchers from the National Center for Sustainable Transportation will highlight research pertaining to meeting the mobility needs of small\, rural\, and marginalized communities in California. \nCaroline Rodier\, Professional Researcher at the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis (ITS-Davis)\, will share updates from a three-year experiment in electric vehicle carsharing servicing marginalized rural communities in California’s Central Valley. Jesus Barajas\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy at UC Davis\, will share findings from a recently concluded study that assessed transportation barriers and adaptations in carless households. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/assessing-the-mobility-needs-of-rural-and-underserved-communities-in-california/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T110000
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SUMMARY:Solutions in Our Soil - From Science to Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Solutions in our Soil webinar series has explored what soil health means and why it’s so important\, how it’s connected to water\, and where we can promote soil health throughout the food supply chain. This fourth and final webinar will focus on soil health practices on the ground and how soils are integral to climate-resilient agriculture. \nREGISTER HERE \nPanelists: \nKatie Chiapuzio: Director of Environmental Science and Resources\, Braga Fresh \nKatie Chiapuzio is the Director of Environmental Science and Resources for Braga Fresh. She holds a degree in Environmental Science\, Technology and Policy from Cal State Monterey Bay. Before beginning her career at Braga\, she worked in habitat restoration and apiculture. She’s been with Braga for almost 4 years and manages all ESG data analysis and compliance as well as on-farm research\, apiary maintenance and all sustainability projects and grant pursual. \nJustin Wylie: Fifth-generation Farmer and Partner\, Wylie Farms \nJustin Wylie is a fifth-generation farmer and partner at Wylie Farms\, a family business specializing in regenerative farm management of pistachios\, almonds\, and citrus. Growing up in Merced\, Justin developed a deep appreciation for farming\, inspired by his father Craig Wylie and uncle Chris Wylie\, who have been devoted to pistachio farming since the 1970s under the mentorship of the renowned pistachio legend\, Bob Peterson. When he’s not at home with his wife and four children on their organic Golden Nugget ranch\, Justin dedicates his time to farming his own organic pistachio orchards in Madera\, California. Alongside his farming responsibilities\, Justin serves on the American Pistachio Growers sustainability committee\, leveraging his expertise and efforts to promote regenerative practices in the industry. \nModerated by: Elliot Grant\, Central Coast Project Manager\, Sustainable Conservation \nElliot recently graduated from the University of California\, Santa Cruz with a double major in Economics and Environmental Studies\, concentrating in Agroecology. At U.C. Santa Cruz he worked for the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS) as a student assistant at the Chadwick Garden. Before that\, he was a farm hand for Route One Farms\, a 40-acre organic vegetable farm in Santa Cruz County. Elliot was raised in Marin County and currently resides in Santa Cruz where he enjoys surfing\, fishing\, and growing flowers.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/solutions-in-our-soil-from-science-to-practice/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T190000
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SUMMARY:A Cleantech Pride Celebration & Networking Event with LACI and StartOut LA
DESCRIPTION:This event aims to create a space where diverse voices unite\, ideas flourish\, and empowerment abounds. This is a unique opportunity to connect with trailblazers who are shaping the future of cleantech while proudly celebrating the colorful tapestry of LGBTQ+ identities. \nCapacity is limited to 100 attendees. \nREGISTER HERE \nLight refreshments will be served. Parking validation will be provided to all guests for the La Kretz Innovation Campus (LKIC) parking lot located at 525 S Hewitt Street\, Downtown LA. \nJoin after the celebration at The Resident for continued mixing and mingling! The Resident is an outdoor bar and music venue located a 1/4 mile walk from campus. You are welcome to stay parked in the LKIC lot to attend this continued networking opportunity.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/a-cleantech-pride-celebration-networking-event-with-laci-and-startout-la/
LOCATION:La Kretz Innovation Campus\, 525 South Hewitt Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T200000
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CREATED:20230627T054237Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Equity LA Series: Citywide Heat Safety Response and Awareness
DESCRIPTION:This Climate Equity LA Series workshop will center on both building region-wide awareness for heat safety\, and how the City deploys emergency response resources for extreme heat. Both frontline voices and policy/technical experts will lift topics that we must discuss to inform key practices to prevent heat injury\, both individually and systemically. These dialogues with practitioners and policy makers will also lift the ways public agencies can strengthen our preparation for heat season\, and highlight the resources available to prevent excess deaths and hospitalizations. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/climate-equity-la-series-citywide-heat-safety-response-and-awareness/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230630T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230630T120000
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CREATED:20230626T231510Z
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SUMMARY:A Collaborative Brainstorm for Climate Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:Join Work on Climate and IDEO for a collaborative brainstorm session around climate resiliency for frontline communities. \nThis event is open to anyone\, and designed to help you apply the principles of blue sky brainstorming to everyday problem-solving against climate change. \nREGISTER HERE \nWhat is the Climate Resiliency Challenge? \nHave an idea for how to empower frontline communities to prevent\, prepare for\, and recover from the most urgent climate-related disasters\, like wildfires\, floods\, and extreme weather? \nIDEO\, CSAA Insurance Group\, a AAA Insurer\, and Aon are launching the Climate Resiliency Challenge\, seeking bold\, innovative solutions to address some of our worst climate-related hazards. The Challenge will award a total prize of $1 million to the most novel ideas! \nClick here to view more details about the challenge
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/a-collaborative-brainstorm-for-climate-resiliency/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230630T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230630T190000
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SUMMARY:Climate Resolve Open House with Senator Ben Allen
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an open house on June 30 to find out more about Climate Resolve’s initiatives and campaigns in battling urban heat in Los Angeles and across the state. Senator Ben Allen of the 24th District will be the keynote speaker for the evening. We’d love for you to join us and participate in the ongoing fight against climate change. \n\nLight refreshments will be available\nSpace is limited\, registration will be on a first-come\, first-served basis\nParking and Transit: The LACI parking lot has EV charging\, parking costs $10. The DASH system\, Route A\, has a stop at LACI. And the new Little Tokyo Station is a mere 13-minute walk to and from LACI. Metro Bike Share is also an option.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/climate-resolve-open-house-with-senator-ben-allen/
LOCATION:LACI\, 525 S Hewitt St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T120000
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SUMMARY:Compostable Summer Series: Bokashi Workshops - Valley Edition
DESCRIPTION:Ever heard of Bokashi? Come learn all about the power of this simple fermented composting process during one of Compostable’s 1-hour in-person workshops. These systems are great for people with small spaces who want to offset their food scrap footprint right at home with minimal effort. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/compostable-summer-series-bokashi-workshops-valley-edition/
LOCATION:Prostainable\, 20969 Ventura Blvd\, Suite 25\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91364\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230710T113000
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CREATED:20230630T002055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T002055Z
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SUMMARY:LACI's Going for Gold Blueprint - Request for Information Webinar
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)\, LA28\, and Gladstein Neandross and Associates\, for this informational webinar on LACI’s Request for Information (RFI) to identify innovative charging and mobility solutions that can support infrastructure and transportation needs in the Los Angeles (LA) region. \nTo activate the investments in infrastructure needed to achieve state and regional targets\, LACI is executing a California Energy Commission grant titled “Going for Gold: A Blueprint to Catalyze Medium and Heavy-Duty Charging Infrastructure Investments in the Los Angeles Region Preceding the 2028 Games” to identify and assess opportunities to integrate zero emission Medium-/Heavy-Duty transportation solutions into the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games while initiating investments in charging infrastructure that will benefit the LA region for the long term. \nREGISTER HERE \nAs part of this Blueprint\, LACI is launching an RFI to evaluate mobile and modular charging technologies that can support flexible duty cycles and increase speed to energization of charging infrastructure. Additionally\, LACI seeks to evaluate non-traditional electric mobility solutions (e.g. electric cargo bikes\, electric low-speed shuttles\, etc.) and their potential impact for specific needs of large events and contained campus applications. \nLACI is looking for responses from qualified applicants with the goal of informing: \n\nThe Going for Gold Blueprint\, which will be shared with the CEC and a wide array of stakeholders interested in innovative charging solutions.\nLA28 and regional transportation agencies & planners of the zero emission solutions available today.\n\nWebinar Agenda \n\nWelcome and Introductions\nBlueprint Background\nRFI Purpose\nTechnology Focus Areas\nHow to Apply\nTimeline\nQ&A
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/lacis-going-for-gold-blueprint-request-for-information-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T120000
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CREATED:20230630T004926Z
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SUMMARY:Demystifying the Federal Funding Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Join Emerald Cities Collaborative\, The Climate & Clean Energy Equity Fund\, and Just Solutions for an informative webinar on the basics of federal funding mechanisms and how communities can navigate federal funding and financing opportunities.  \nDuring this event\, we will explore competitive grants\, formula grants\, and tax credits\, providing clarity on how each of these mechanisms works and the opportunities they present. We will also discuss the federal\, state\, and local budget processes and shed light on areas that may often be overlooked. Lastly\, we will review real-life examples of federal funding opportunities to help attendees be better prepared to identify funding opportunities and advocate for their community’s needs. \nThe webinar will also include time for audience questions and answers\, providing an opportunity for participants to seek clarification\, share experiences\, and engage with speakers. \nJoin TO demystify the federal funding process and discuss the pathways you can use to access funding for your community.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/demystifying-the-federal-funding-landscape/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T173000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Matt Ritter: California’s Urban Forests in a Changing Environment
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: $20 – $40\nFREE for students \nDr. Ritter will discuss patterns and trends in tree selection and considerations for helping to ensure a healthy urban forest in Los Angeles. Dr. Ritter’s presentation will be a photographic exposé of the lives and stories of some of the fascinating trees featured in the recent second edition of his book “A Californian’s Guide to the Trees among Us\,” a new natural history and identification guide to urban and suburban trees in California. He will also share recent research findings about the structure and function of California’s urban forest and its future. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/dr-matt-ritter-californias-urban-forests-in-a-changing-environment/
LOCATION:Hershey Hall\, 801 Hilgard Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T181500
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SUMMARY:Opportunities for Enhanced Near-term U.S.-China Climate Action: Subnational Climate Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Subnational collaboration offers unique opportunities for cooperation between China and the U.S.\, particularly in areas where local governments can have a greater impact and federal authority is limited. Both nations have influential states that inform their national policy decisions. Several key sectors offer opportunities for subnational climate action\, including: transitioning from fossil fuels and coal\, decarbonizing energy\, enhancing climate resilience and adaptation\, designing carbon markets\, and reducing methane emissions. Join us to hear from issue-experts\, including on a recent paper\, Subnational Climate Action in the U.S and China: Where We Are and Opportunities for Cooperation. \nRegistration is free\, but required. Register here.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/opportunities-for-enhanced-near-term-u-s-china-climate-action-subnational-climate-leadership/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="California-China Climate Institute":MAILTO:ccci@berkeley.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124659
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SUMMARY:Navigating Green Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:For two decades\, local stormwater managers have recognized green infrastructure as a centerpiece One Water strategy that is an effective\, multi-benefit approach. Yet\, green infrastructure has mostly remained on the fringes of stormwater management. A “nice to have” amenity. There are different reasons why green infrastructure hasn’t yet been implemented at scale. Lack of funds to pay for maintenance is often cited as one leading barrier. WaterNow Alliance and Environmental Policy Innovation Center will host a 1-hour webinar for utility and community leaders nationwide exploring the state of green infrastructure uptake and how to finance green Infrastructure establishment costs as capital investments and unlock funding options for at least the first several years of green infrastructure maintenance. \nThe webinar has 5 objectives— \n\nHighlight the results of the State of Public Sector Green Stormwater Infrastructure survey.\nFeature perspectives from green infrastructure practitioners on the most effective levers for scaling implementation of green infrastructure.\nEquip participants with the knowledge of how to finance green infrastructure establishment costs as capital costs as a way to unlock State Revolving Fund dollars for a wider range of green infrastructure investments.\nFeature real-world case studies from communities and utilities working to bring green infrastructure to scale.\nAnswer questions about how to navigate green infrastructure establishment and long-term maintenance.\n\nOur speakers are: \n\nStephanie Vo\, Senior Water Policy Associate\, Environmental Policy Innovation Center\nBarbara Hopkins\, Executive Director\, Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange\nNicole Chavas\, President and Chief Operating Officer\, Greenprint Partners\nAndy Kaminski\, Senior Project Manager\, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District\nCaroline Koch\, Director of Water Policy\, WaterNow Alliance\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/navigating-green-infrastructure-operations-maintenance/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230713T190000
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CREATED:20230630T004148Z
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SUMMARY:Hydrogen and Health Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Barb Gottlieb\, Environment & Health  Program Director at Physicians for Social Responsibility\, speak about the role of hydrogen within our efforts to address climate change. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/hydrogen-and-health-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T130000
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CREATED:20230710T191057Z
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SUMMARY:Become a Naturalist Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate native plants with the Garden! Create native wildflower seed bombs\, embark on a garden scavenger hunt\, and enjoy a complimentary garden tour! \nDrop-in anytime between 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to participate. \nOn-going Activities: Scavenger Hunt & Wildflower Seed Balls \n10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Storytime \n11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Guided Tour \n12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Botanical Illustrations Activity \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/become-a-naturalist-day/
LOCATION:La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T123000
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CREATED:20230714T165015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T165015Z
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SUMMARY:Maddalena Bearzi in conversation with Beth Pratt about “Stranded: Finding Nature in Uncertain Times”
DESCRIPTION:Part of ALOUD TRAVELS: To the Beach \nCome out and celebrate summer with ALOUD in a festival-like atmosphere at one of our beachside library branches. The afternoon-long event will feature beach-themed author talks\, a SoCal Summer Storytelling hour\, and family-friendly activities. \nREGISTER HERE \nMaddalena Bearzi\nMaddalena Bearzi is President and co-founder of the Ocean Conservation Society. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology and a Post-Doctorate from UCLA\, and she has been involved in studying marine mammals with a conservation bias since 1990. Her research on dolphins and whales off California represents one of the longest investigations worldwide. She has published several scientific peer-reviewed papers\, she is co-author of “Beautiful Minds: The Parallel Lives of Great Apes and Dolphins” (Harvard University Press)\, and author of “Dolphin Confidential: Confessions of a Field Biologist” (University of Chicago Press) and “Stranded: Finding Nature in Uncertain Times” (Heyday). Her first children’s book for MacMillan is forthcoming. Her work and books have been covered\, among many others\, by CNN\, NPR\, KPCC\, Al Jazeera America\, The LA Times\, and American Scientist. Maddalena is also a writer for other media\, including National Geographic. Born and raised in Italy\, she lives in Los Angeles\, California\, with her husband and dog. \nBeth Pratt\nA lifelong advocate for wildlife\, Beth Pratt has worked in environmental leadership roles for over twenty-five years\, and in two of the country’s largest national parks: Yosemite and Yellowstone. As the California Regional Executive Director for the National Wildlife Federation\, Pratt leads the #SaveLACougars campaign to build the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing\, which broke ground on Earth Day\, April 22\, 2022. Her innovative conservation work has been featured by the Los Angeles Times\, NPR\, The New Yorker\, and more. Author of I Heart Wildlife and When Mountain Lions are Neighbors\, her new book Yosemite Wildlife will be published in 2024. She has also contributed to the books The Nature of Yosemite and Inspiring Generations as well as given a TEDx talk\, “How a Lonely Cougar in Los Angeles Inspired the  World\,” and is featured in the documentary\, “The Cat that Changed America.” Pratt spends much of her time in Los Angeles\, but makes her home outside of Yosemite with her five dogs\, two cats\, and the wildlife that frequent her backyard.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/maddalena-bearzi-in-conversation-with-beth-pratt-about-stranded-finding-nature-in-uncertain-times/
LOCATION:Palisades Branch Library\, 861 Alma Real Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90272\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124659
CREATED:20230629T232812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T232812Z
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SUMMARY:Compostable Summer Series: Bokashi Workshops - Westside Edition
DESCRIPTION:Ever heard of Bokashi? Come learn all about the power of this simple fermented composting process during one of Compostable’s 1-hour in-person workshops. These systems are great for people with small spaces who want to offset their food scrap footprint right at home with minimal effort. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/compostable-summer-series-bokashi-workshops-westside-edition/
LOCATION:Kind Grounds\, 3759 Sawtelle Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90066\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124659
CREATED:20230629T233049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T233049Z
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SUMMARY:Compostable Summer Series: Bokashi Workshops - Northeast Edition
DESCRIPTION:Ever heard of Bokashi? Come learn all about the power of this simple fermented composting process during one of Compostable’s 1-hour in-person workshops. These systems are great for people with small spaces who want to offset their food scrap footprint right at home with minimal effort. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/compostable-summer-series-bokashi-workshops-northeast-edition/
LOCATION:Sustain LA\, 5214 Monte Vista Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90042\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230718T130000
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CREATED:20230714T171202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T171202Z
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SUMMARY:Hunting an Invisible Super-Pollutant: Strategies to Spot and Eliminate Methane Emissions
DESCRIPTION:Methane is a powerful but invisible planet-heating gas that accounts for about one-third of Earth’s warming to date. By cutting methane emissions now\, humans can rapidly reduce the rate of global warming\, buying time as we lower carbon emissions in the long term. While there are many readily available—and highly profitable—ways to tackle these emissions\, finding methane in the first place can be a serious challenge. \nThis July Lunch & Learn will bring together Deanna Haines\, Jorn Dinh Herner\, and Francesca Hopkins\, three leading methane detection experts who work to see the unseen. They will share lessons and outline how cutting methane can bring about a more stable climate and livable future. \nPanelists: \n\nDeanna Haines\, Senior Director\, Honeywell\nJorn Dinh Herner\, Administration & Emissions\, Mitigation Branch Chief\, California Air Resources Board\nFrancesca Hopkins\, Assistant Professor of Climate Change & Sustainability\, University of California\, Riverside
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/hunting-an-invisible-super-pollutant-strategies-to-spot-and-eliminate-methane-emissions/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T120000
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CREATED:20230714T165445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T165445Z
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SUMMARY:The State of State Climate Ambition: Modeling Policy Progress and Opportunities with RMI
DESCRIPTION:As legislative sessions wrap up across the country and billions of federal climate dollars continue flowing to states\, identifying opportunities for future action will be critical. Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) partnered with Climate XChange to release climate scorecards analyzing how 20 states are progressing toward climate-aligned targets. The scorecards use the state Energy Policy Simulator models to: \n\nExplore each state’s progress on climate action\,\nAssess how current climate and clean energy policies will help meet emissions reduction goals\, and\nIdentify gaps in each state’s policy landscape that can further mitigate climate change.\n\nJoin a panel of experts from RMI and Climate XChange to explore how the U.S. landscape of state-level climate policy will help us reach our climate goals\, including which states are leading the charge\, what policies are essential to meet emissions reduction targets\, and how states can pass ambitious\, science-based climate policy to close remaining gaps. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/the-state-of-state-climate-ambition-modeling-policy-progress-and-opportunities-with-rmi/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T130000
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CREATED:20230707T202403Z
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UID:18632-1689768000-1689771600@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Decarb is Going on Sale: Demystifying IRA Tax Incentives for Building Owners
DESCRIPTION:The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history. But what does this mean to building owners? \nAs one White House expert recently put it\, “decarbonization is going on sale.” \nTwo-thirds of IRA funding will take the form of tax credits\, which are being enhanced to benefit more organizations\, including nonprofits and even local governments. \nIn addition\, the EPAct 179D tax deduction has been made permanent\, and its value has more than doubled from $1.80 per square foot to $5. \nJoin LABBC’s (Los Angeles Better Buildings Challenge) David Hodgins in conversation with federal tax law expert Gabrielle Jacques of Norton Rose Fulbright and energy efficiency expert Rich Maiolo of Capital Review Group for a conversation about: \n\nRecent changes to federal tax incentives under IRA;\nHow to access these incentives; and\nCase studies on real-world projects\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/decarb-is-going-on-sale-demystifying-ira-tax-incentives-for-building-owners/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230719T160000
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CREATED:20230630T004449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T004449Z
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SUMMARY:Hydrogen Blending in Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Join to learn more about hydrogen as part of a commitment to protect the planet and all who live here from the existential dangers of climate change. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/hydrogen-blending-in-buildings/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T100000
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CREATED:20230714T220932Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Energy Permitting for the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Congress has a once-in-a-decade opportunity to rethink how the United States does energy permitting—a step that would accelerate efforts to modernize the country’s physical infrastructure. The old way of permitting must be reformed to facilitate deployment of innovative technologies that will enhance U.S. energy security and address environmental imperatives. Yet the discussion about permitting reform to date has largely focused on procedural reforms to federal statutes\, such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). While siting and building need to speed up\, additional permitting challenges for new and emerging energy technology solutions remain. \nPlease join the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) on Capitol Hill for a briefing event featuring keynote remarks by Reps. Garret Graves (R-LA) and Scott Peters (D-CA) followed by an expert panel discussion on ways Congress can reduce barriers to digital energy solutions\, increase new energy infrastructure technologies\, and modernize our entire energy infrastructure. \nREGISTER HERE \nQuestions for the speakers? Ask on Slido.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/reimagining-energy-permitting-for-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:HYBRID: Online and U.S. Capitol Visitors Center\, First Street NE\, Room HVC-201\, Washington\, DC\, 20510\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124659
CREATED:20230628T182450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T175941Z
UID:18580-1689850800-1689854400@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Veloz Digital Dialogue — On The Grid: The Role of EVs in Energy Reliability
DESCRIPTION:Alongside spotlight speaker Alice Reynolds\, President of the California Public Utilities Commission\, a full panel of industry experts will detail how EVs can play a role in grid reliability — from demand offset programs to battery storage solutions\, and much more. \nDigital Dialogue Panel: \n\nJigar J. Shah\, Head of Energy Services\, Electrify America\nJames Frasher\, Manager of New Business Development\, Grants and Innovation\, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)\nSmriti Mishra\, Senior Director of Strategic Growth and Alliances\, WeaveGrid\nHeather Donaldson\, Managing Director\, Black & Veatch\nModerator: Josh Boone Executive Director\, Veloz\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/veloz-digital-dialogue-on-the-grid-the-role-of-evs-in-energy-reliability/
LOCATION:Online
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