Environmental Justice and Activism Community Conversations
At Zero Waste UCLA (a division of UCLA Sustainability), one of our main goals is to diversify our narrative in regards to sustainability practices across the board. We want to...
At Zero Waste UCLA (a division of UCLA Sustainability), one of our main goals is to diversify our narrative in regards to sustainability practices across the board. We want to...
With almost all of Southern California’s coastal wetlands degraded or destroyed by development, and a need to provide the public with more opportunities to enjoy nature, the proposed restoration of...
This panel will examine efforts to address climate change at the national level through the lenses of environmental justice and human rights, looking especially at efforts to push for equity...
This is the second session of the series: Converging Threats, Cascading Health Risks: Climate Change, Food Security, and Migration. Climate change is anticipated to unleash unprecedented threats to global food...
Does composting stink? Is there an alternative to non-stick? Do you really need all those paper towels? Join Friday Apaliski, Sustainability Concierge, live from her own kitchen as she shares...
The Student Leadership Institute for Climate Resilience (SLICR) at UCLA is a weekend-long program that provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to expand upon their knowledge of environmental, social, and economic sustainability and provide them with the knowledge and skills to turn their passions into action. SLICR is designed to enable students to...
The environmental justice movement was born out of longstanding fights for community health and against racist policies and practices governing industrial facility sitings and land use decisions. Fenceline communities today are still overburdened by air pollution and face uphill battles to protect their health and welfare. This panel will examine equity in air pollution law...
At the Botanical Garden, insects can be observed pollinating flowers, moving seeds, and so much more. Have you ever stopped to wonder what’s flying, crawling, and wriggling around our city? Over 3,000 species of insects have been observed in Los Angeles on the iNaturalist/Seek apps, and new species are still being discovered by scientists today! REGISTER HERE Anyone can...
UCLA Africa's Readiness for Climate Change (ARCC) forum as a VIRTUAL conference event is scheduled from Monday, April 19th - Friday, April 23rd. We have confirmed the same incredible Keynote Speakers - Ambassador Sidique Wai, Aya Chebbi, Nnimmo Bassey, and Ousmane Pame for this event. REGISTER HERE In the meantime, we am excited to share...
UCLA Anderson’s Impact Week celebrates our community’s commitment to creating a more equitable, just, and sustainable society. With a theme of “Power to Change,” Impact Week 2021 will spotlight ideas, practices, and skills that business leaders need to change their organizations and industries in support of social justice, economic inclusion, environmental sustainability, quality healthcare, educational...
