UCLA Sustainability

After Hours in the Garden with Project Phoenix
2023-10-12 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
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.
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Designing for Decarbonization (WEBCAST)
2023-10-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Online
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 buildings

You will learn about important market trends around energy efficiency, green building code requirements, proven and emerging technologies, operational best practices, and real-world case studies in the built environment, as well as be given resources and tools to set building owners, operators, and end users up for success. The workshop will provide tangible next steps for how we can all contribute and shift toward a decarbonized future.
The workshop will be presented by Verdical Group’s Rebecca Ramsdale (Director of Projects), Sara Motamedi (Director of Energy & Carbon), and Bobby Almeida (Director of Commissioning).
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Coffee Outside Social Bike Ride
2023-10-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-28 08:00 - 10:00 | UCLA Bike Shop & Outdoor Equipment Rental Center, 2131 John Wooden Center, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
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 socialize before going about our days. This ride’s a great way to meet people and a chance to reflect on the seamless blend of active transportation, environmental consciousness, and the simple joy of a morning ride with a well-deserved coffee break.
Participants must have a helmet and a bicycle, loaners are available from UCLA Bike Shop if you’d like to jump in and don’t have gear. Also – bonus points if you bring a friend and your own camp-coffee rig!
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Unleashing Clean Energy Systems
2023-10-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Online
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 Siemens and United for Infrastructure, are bringing together public and private leaders to discuss this vital topic and take advantage of this opportunity.
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Understanding the Potential of Carbon-Negative Hydrogen
2023-10-12 08:00 - 09:00 | Online
The global climate crisis has reached a critical point, highlighted by the latest IPCC report, which underscores the vital role of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) in limiting temperature increases below 1.5°C. Following the release of their report earlier this year, The Potential Role of Biohydrogen in the Net-zero World: The Production and Applications of Carbon-Negative Hydrogen, there has been a notable surge in interest and momentum around carbon-negative hydrogen. This unique form of hydrogen combines fuel characteristics with CDR potential, offering a promising solution for industries facing decarbonization challenges, especially in hard-to-abate sectors like steel and chemicals, where it could enable zero-carbon or even carbon-negative production.
Join the Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs as they convene an international panel of diverse stakeholders immersed in carbon-negative hydrogen initiatives. CGEP will facilitate an in-depth conversation regarding the potential and challenges associated with carbon-negative hydrogen as a transformative element within the global energy transition, including its production methodologies, carbon footprint, cost implications, practical applications, and the relevant policy landscape.
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LA Green Jobs - Virtual Career Fair
2023-10-11 14:30 - 16:00 | Online
Hello, green job seekers! Join the LA Green Jobs: Virtual Career Fair brought to you by USGBC-LA!
If you’re looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment, this is a great opportunity for you.
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CLIMATE JOB FAIR - North America: Sales + Business roles in climate
2023-10-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
Drive your career in the climate fight by meeting companies from across industries hiring for roles in sales, business development, and more.
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Climate Hazards and Vulnerabilities, and how we can assess and address them
2023-10-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Hear from the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management and Planning Departments about new climate-related efforts in the City, how these programs will work with each other, and the roles we can play as they develop.
These are: the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Climate Vulnerability Assessment, and the Environmental Justice Team.
You can learn more about the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan at emergency.lacity.gov/Local-Hazard-Plan.
The Climate Vulnerability Assessment is mentioned in this report to City Council.
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2023 virtual California Student Leadership Summit
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-07 | Online
As students, how do we want to be heard? How do we make our voices count?
On October 6 and 7, join students from all around California at the 2023 Summit for Student Leaders! The opportunity is free and virtual, so students with an interest in leadership, no matter where they are joining us from in California, are invited to attend!
The goal of this 1.5-day online summit is to support the development and engagement of student leaders and to strengthen student voice’s impact on policy. The conference will feature key sessions on education policy, including safe school climates, environmental justice, education equity, demystifying changemaking and creating career pathways.
The program will also support stronger connections among students and deepen their ability to collectively make a difference in California together.
Children Now is hosting The Summit, in partnership with student-led groups and student-facing organizations, including Generation Up, Our Turn, Ed100, The Institute for Youth in Policy, California Association of Student Councils (CASC), and California Forward. The Summit is an evolution of Ed100’s Academy for Student Leaders.
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Mindfulness in Nature Workshop
2023-10-05 16:00 - 17:00 | UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
Join a health and wellness workshop led by Diana Winston, one of America’s best-known mindfulness experts and the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center. This event kicks off a year-long public learning series.
Learn about mindful garden appreciation and practice a walking meditation, then come back together to share experiences.
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Building for Heat Resilience in Urban Areas
2023-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
A majority of the population around the world, including nearly 80% of the U.S. population, reside in urban areas. As average temperatures rise and extreme heat events become more common due to climate change, the built environment and lack of vegetation in cities combine to make that heat even more intense for city residents. With heat being the number one natural disaster killer, mitigating its impact for city residents, especially children and the elderly who are most vulnerable, is critical.
Stanford scientists and urban experts will discuss a range of options for addressing heat challenges in cities that address cooling needs while also considering energy demand and pricing, including: new building materials and practices, tree canopy and increasing nature, and planning and land use.
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Webinar: Readying Southern California Edison’s Grid for Our EV Future
2023-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
As California navigates through a clean transportation transition – electric grid availability and resiliency is top of mind for fleets that look to electrify. Electric utilities play a monumental role in ensuring reliable power to customers when and where needed.
Join as expert speakers from Southern California Edison (SCE), Tesla, and GNA dive into the challenges and opportunities associated with preparing the grid for an EV future. You’ll hear first-hand how SCE is readying the electric grid, improving grid resiliency, and learn how fleets/EV charging infrastructure providers can play an active role in this transition.
Attend this webinar to learn about:

Gain insight to grid planning 101
Learn how SCE customers can play an active role in grid planning process
Hear first-hand about SCE’s Transportation Electrification Grid Readiness (TEGR) and Power Service Availability (PSA) initiative
Understand the interconnection process of EV projects
Connect directly with SCE to learn about its program and resources available to support fleet electrification for medium-and-heavy duty fleets

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Commuter Basics
2023-10-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-28 17:00 - 19:00 | UCLA Bike Shop & Outdoor Equipment Rental Center, 2131 John Wooden Center, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
What to bring? Where to go? What resources are there for bicycle commuters to UCLA? What to know about your bike? How to carry stuff?
We’ve got answers and solutions to your questions as a Bruin bicycle-commuter.
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Webinar: 2024 Climate Leadership Awards Application Kick-Off
2023-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join this informational webinar about the 2024 Climate Leadership Awards application process! The organizers will discuss updates to the awards categories and applications, the introduction of the Value Chain Leadership Award, the selection process, requirements, evaluation criteria, deadlines/dates, and submission through the SmarterSelect application portal.
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CLIMATE JOB FAIR - North America: Engineering roles in climate
2023-10-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
Meet companies hiring all types of engineers, from hardware to software and from data to network.
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UCLA Anderson Forecast in collaboration with UCLA Center for Impact Presents October 2023 Economic Outlook
2023-10-04 08:30 - 12:00 | HYBRID: UCLA Marion Anderson Grand Salon and Online
The economy keeps churning along but so does climate change. These two forces are important for future economic growth, consumption and investment growth and were responsible for a string of 2023 disasters including horrific wildfires. These are some of the topics that will be addressed during the October 2023 UCLA Anderson Forecast economic and climate change outlook that will be held in collaboration with the UCLA Center for Impact.
In-Person or Enhanced Webinar – REGISTER HERE
Includes:
In-Person or Zoom Webinar
Quarterly Digital Forecast Report
Participation in Q&A Session
Note: Space for In-Person is limited.
In-Person $195 / Webinar $95
Limited Webinar – REGISTER HERE
Includes:
YouTube Viewing Access Only
Free

Electric Program Investment Charge Symposium
2023-10-03 09:00 - 2023-10-04 14:00 | Online
The Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Program’s annual symposium brings together leading policy makers, energy researchers, and technology developers, including recipients of EPIC grants, to spotlight the latest clean energy technologies being deployed in the state. This year’s virtual event offers engaging conversations with top government and private sector leaders focused on how recent state and federal investments are more rapidly and equitably advancing California’s transition to a clean energy economy.
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Into the Weeds Screening
2023-10-03 | Multiple locations
Does the most widely used weed killer in the world cause cancer? Into the Weeds follows the riveting story of groundskeeper Lee Johnson and his fight for justice against agrochemical giant, Monsanto (now Bayer), the manufacturer of Roundup herbicide.
On October 3rd, Into the Weeds: Dewayne “Lee” Johnson vs. Monsanto Company is coming to a movie theater near you!

Earth Sessions In Conversation with Earthgang on Art and Environment
2023-10-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, 111 Easton Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1370, United States
If you’re about intersectional environmentalism, sustainability, and climate change, then come join EarthGang, a surprise artist as well as a book signing with Leah Thomas! Don’t forget to bring a blanket! Food and factory sealed drinks are also allowed.
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UCLA Stunt Ranch Project Phoenix Event
2023-09-30 10:00 - 13:00 | UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve, 1201 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, 91302, United States
Project Phoenix is a statewide community science monitoring project to study the effects of smoke on birds in neighborhoods across California. By observing birds in your neighborhood for just 10 minutes a week, you can help this fantastic project learn more about bird responses to smoke.
This public event starts at 10 a.m. at UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve. To any interested UCLA students, transportation is being provided to and from the UCLA campus (RSVP for more details).
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Nature Soundscape Stroll
2023-09-30 09:30 - 11:30 | Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook State Park Visitor Center, 6300 Hetzler Road, Culver City, CA, 90232, United States
Join us at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook for a family-friendly hike! We will focus on our sense of hearing to explore the soundscape of Baldwin Hills Parklands. RSVP to byoung@naturenexusinstitute.org for details and to register.

Spotlight On: An Equitable Water Future
2023-09-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Please join via Zoom for this educational event, the second in a series on water in California. A presentation on the topic will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
The featured speaker will be Nahal Ghoghaie Ipakchi, a Senior Director at Kearns & West with over 15 years of experience in community outreach and engagement, stakeholder facilitation, and urban and environmental planning. She is a trusted convener and bridge-builder committed to making environmental justice and racial/social equity central to climate and environmental planning. Nahal has worked on numerous efforts throughout the US and Canada to ensure perspectives of historically marginalized communities and Tribes are centered in decision-making processes related to water access, water operations, supply, and quality, shoreline resilience, habitat restoration, ecosystem protection, air quality, and flood/wastewater management.
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Wisdom for a new generation: Sylvia Earle on lessons learned from the frontlines of the climate crisis
2023-09-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Wallis Annenberg Hall (ANN), Sheindlin Forum (106), 3630 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, United States
Dr. Sylvia Earle, climate communicator in residence at USC Annenberg’s Center for Climate Journalism and Communication, shares personal insights from her celebrated career as an oceanographer, explorer, and federal official.
Coffee and cookies will be provided.
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STEMtember Sessions: Careers in Clean Energy
2023-09-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join this September for “EERE STEMtember Sessions: Careers in Clean Energy,” a weekly webinar series highlighting EERE careers in renewable energy, sustainable transportation and fuels, buildings & industry, and business operations. The two-hour webinar will feature EERE leaders and employees, who will share their career journeys and explain why now is the most exciting time to be part of the clean energy revolution at DOE. Come and hear from hiring managers about the key duties and skills required for positions and how you can apply to be a clean energy champion!
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2023 C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium and Awards
2023-09-28 06:00 - 14:10 | Online
The 12th annual Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Women in Clean Energy Symposium and Awards will focus on how to preserve and strengthen policies to enable clean energy, address energy system inequities, speed up the technology journey from lab to market, and overcome present and future supply chain vulnerabilities to achieve net zero by 2050. The event will consist of plenary sessions, award presentations, and panel discussions, all of which will be available via a free livestream.
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Electronic Air Cleaning Technologies and the Potential for Health Effects
2023-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
The use of air cleaners with electronic technologies continues to grow in response to public health concerns such as wildfires, the COVID-19 pandemic, and increased asthma prevalence.
Researchers have found that electronic air cleaners can also emit substances such as ozone, formaldehyde, and other air pollutants that adversely affect public health. It is crucial that we understand the potential risks associated with these devices.
This seminar will focus on the potential health impacts of exposure to emissions, particularly among vulnerable sub-groups, such as infants, children, and individuals with chronic lung or heart disease, and others. The insights presented at this seminar will be vital to supporting CARB’s ongoing mission to safeguard public health from the effects of air pollution.
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Webinar: Rewild Your Campus with the Green Grounds Certification
2023-09-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Re:wild Your Campus’s Green Grounds Certification offers a new pathway for schools to reduce synthetic pesticide usage and implement organic grounds maintenance practices. This webinar will guide participants through the certification process and will address common questions around certification. The webinar will also feature several leaders in the space, including Shannon Britton of Seattle University who will talk about her years of experience managing Seattle University, which is being certified at the Platinum level of the Green Grounds Certification. Additionally, Eric O’brien from University of Northern Iowa will give insight into what efforts to improve landscape practices look like at a school that is just starting its journey towards more ecologically sounds landcare practices. UNI is applying to be certified at the Bronze level, and Eric will talk about what practices they are implementing to achieve this level, and how the certification helped to bridge gaps on campus between anti-pesticide advocates and grounds crews. Sean Breckin will provide an overview of what it looks like to partner with a third party to implement organic land care on campus grounds. Participants will walk away with the ability to apply for the certification for their campuses and with new insights into how to make their campus grounds safer and healthier for all.
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Making Every Job a Climate Job at Microsoft
2023-09-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
Join Drew Wilkinson for this one-hour webinar on how to make sustainability part of everybody’s job in large organizations – across all functions and levels.
Drew is a climate activist, community organizer, and co-founder of Microsoft’s 10,000-member employee sustainability community. He works for Planet Earth but provides consulting services on the people side of sustainability: employee engagement, culture and change management, community building, green skilling, and leadership development. In a past life, he was a singer of a touring punk rock band and an eco pirate with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Learn more on his website and connect with him on LinkedIn.
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