GreenTech: Implementing the IRA and Accelerating the Energy Transition
HYBRID: Georgetown University Law Center and Online 600 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States$369 billion is set to be invested in the transition to a clean energy economy via the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and reaching net zero will require innovative legal and policy frameworks. Join the Georgetown Climate Center, the Environmental Law Institute, and the Georgetown Environmental Law and Policy Program for this day-long conference including keynote […]
Webinar: What Is Sustainable Science, and How Can We Green Our Labs?
OnlineThe research and teaching conducted in university laboratories often has an outsized impact on a campus’ carbon footprint, due to the energy-intensive nature of lab air quality requirements, as well as the emissions associated with the building and operations. Water-intensive processes and hard-to-recycle wastes also challenge lab sustainability managers. To improve energy and water efficiency, […]
Embracing Diversity Series: Representation in the Outdoors
Marion Anderson Hall Grand Salon 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesUCLA Anderson Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) is thrilled to invite you to the next event in our Embracing Diversity Series: Representation in the Outdoors! This event will feature a panel of incredible community leaders: Jude Glenn and Sarina Pizzala from Queer Mountaineers, Christian La Mont from Latino Outdoors (“Yo Cuento” Initiative), and Jorge Vallecillos from […]
4th Annual NorCal Symposium on Climate and Health
OnlineClimate change presents a critical challenge to medical education, as future medical professionals will be tasked with treating patients and managing healthcare systems in a constantly changing world. Join to discover how leaders in the field are incorporating climate change education at their institutions. Agenda Session 1: Trainee Movements: Bringing climate action to medical education […]
What to watch for, and ignore, at the UN Climate Talks in Dubai
OnlineAt the end of November, climate scientists, negotiators, policymakers, and lobbyists will converge in Dubai as the United Arab Emirates hosts the latest United Nations-sponsored climate talks. The climate talks, known by the acronym COP28, come at a crucial time in the effort to reduce planet-warming emissions. A delegation from the UCLA Emmett Institute will […]
2023 Delta Murphy Lecture
USC Davidson Conference Center, Vineyard Room 3409 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin this deep dive into storytelling as a way to communicate and inspire action on issues related to the environment and climate. REGISTER HERE
Free Food from the Dining Halls
Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGet a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. Bruin Dine is operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays this quarter.
Responding to the Climate Crisis in Times of Uncertainty: A Clarion Call for Climate Leadership
OnlineJoin the Allied for Climate Transformation by 2025 (ACT2025) consortium for a high-level webinar, where policymakers and advocates will set clear expectations for a positive outcome at COP28 that meets the needs of climate-vulnerable countries. During the event speakers representing voices and expertise from all over the world will show where action is possible and […]
“My Home Sank Quietly”: Tuvalu, Maps, Documentary Film, and Climate Change
Charles E. Young Research Library, Main Conference Room 11360 280 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin for a screening of the 2017 short experimental documentary “.TV” followed by a group discussion to discuss the small South Pacific island nation of Tuvalu, its web domain .tv, and climate change. Some guiding questions for our discussion include: What does it mean to map a nation whose borders are constantly shifting and shrinking […]
Preparing for COP28 – Webinar: “Key Issues to Watch at COP28”
OnlineJoin Second Nature, the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3), and the Research and Independent Non-Governmental Organizations (RINGO) constituency to discuss key issues on the negotiation agenda. A recording will be available shortly after the live presentation. REGISTER HERE