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SUMMARY:2026 Luskin Summit\, Building Power Through Local Solutions
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Luskin Summit\, Building Power Through Local Solutions\, will examine how California communities can build power to address vulnerability through locally driven policy action that advances equity\, and well-being. The Summit will emphasize that lasting change comes not from one-size-fits-all approaches\, but from empowering local governments\, institutions\, and communities to shape solutions that reflect their needs and strengths. \nGrounded in UCLA Luskin’s commitment to tackling society’s most urgent challenges\, the Summit will explore how vulnerability is shaped by policy choices—and how power can be built through collaboration\, accountability\, and strategic action at the local and regional levels. Conversations will focus on how communities can leverage policy tools\, data\, and partnerships to translate broad goals into concrete\, on-the-ground outcomes. \nUCLA Luskin faculty and researchers will join policymakers\, nonprofit leaders\, and community partners to analyze the systems that influence everyday life and to identify opportunities for reform. This year’s discussions will examine the local implementation of SB 79\, California’s new housing development law; community-centered responses to environmental challenges such as plastics and mega-events; strategies to strengthen transit safety; and approaches to addressing market concentration and intergenerational inequities—highlighting how building power locally can produce durable\, equitable solutions across California. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/2026-luskin-summit-building-power-through-local-solutions/
LOCATION:UCLA Luskin Conference Center\, 425 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Green Building
DESCRIPTION:Join to learn about the foundations of green building design\, materials\, and jobs. Earn 4 GBCI credits & a certificate after a quiz. \nBuildings wield significant influence over our environment\, neighboring communities\, and the individuals who inhabit them. Recognizing and mitigating these impacts through building modernization is crucial. In this course\, you will delve into the intricacies of green\, high-performing buildings\, exploring elements such as building design\, operational strategies\, project location\, and materials selection. You’ll also gain insights into the expanding realm of green jobs\, a vital component of this sustainable transition. Upon successful completion of a 25-question exam following the class\, attendees will receive a certificate of completion. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n1. Learn the concepts and causes of Climate Change with an emphasis on how the built environment contributes to climate change.\n2. Learn designs\, techniques\, and strategies to minimize a building’s environmental impacts\, including reducing emissions\, increasing energy\, water\, and waste efficiency\, materials life cycle impacts\, and strong Indoor Environmental Quality.\n3. Learn about the spectrum of green jobs needed to design\, build\, maintain\, and occupy high-performance\, sustainable buildings.\n4. Learn about third-party green building rating systems and their associated credentials\, including LEED\, WELL\, LBC\, and BREEAM. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/foundations-of-green-building/
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SUMMARY:Good Food For All: Environmental Sustainability Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hear from panelists Florence Simpson of LAUSD\, Li Schmidt of UCANR\, and Ryan Jackson of LA Compost. This webinar will focus on an environmental sustainability pillar: Protecting natural resources\, reducing food waste\, supporting local farms\, and building climate-resilient infrastructure to create a sustainable food system for generations to come. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/good-food-for-all-environmental-sustainability-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Reducing Single-use on Campus: Ditching the Disposable Culture
DESCRIPTION:Reducing single use items on campus is essential to reducing our waste and impact on the planet. This webinar explores different ways campuses are moving towards reuse instead of single use. \nPresentation from: \nBoston University \nUCLA \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/webinar-reducing-single-use-on-campus-ditching-the-disposable-culture/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Lives Without Knives Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:​Lives Without Knives Fest 2026 is a one-day festival of plant-powered food\, future-forward brands\, and live entertainment\, redefining what conscious living looks like today. The festival creates a space to discover\, taste\, and experience the future of conscious culture. \n​Explore innovative plant-based food\, connect with emerging wellness and sustainability brands\, enjoy live music\, and take part in interactive experiences throughout the day. \nMORE INFO AND RSVP HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/lives-without-knives-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Wilson Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Inaugural Richard P. and Linda S. Turco Lecture featuring Tim Lenton
DESCRIPTION:Tim Lenton is the founding director of the Global Systems Institute and chair in climate change and Earth system science at the University of Exeter. \nThe Richard P. and Linda S. Turco Lecture series was established through the generous support of Richard P. and Linda S. Turco in honor of their enduring commitment to environmental education and the future of our planet. \nReception to follow lecture \nRegistration is required.\nSeating is first-come\, first-served and is not guaranteed. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/the-inaugural-richard-p-and-linda-s-turco-lecture-featuring-tim-lenton/
LOCATION:UCLA Luskin Conference Center\, 425 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thinking Gender 2026 Graduate Student Research Conference
DESCRIPTION:Thinking Gender 2026 will feature a full day of graduate student presentations highlighting innovative research at the intersections of gender\, sexuality\, and the environment. The conference will include a keynote address by Cutcha Risling Baldy (Cal Poly Humboldt; NAS Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute)\, whose work centers Indigenous feminisms\, land relations\, and food sovereignty. \nLearn more at https://csw.ucla.edu/tg26. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/thinking-gender-2026-graduate-student-research-conference/
LOCATION:James West Alumni Center\, 325 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90024
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ORGANIZER;CN="UCLA Center for the Study of Women|Streisand Center":MAILTO:csw@csw.ucla.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T110000
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SUMMARY:Guided UCLA Botanical Garden Tour - April 18
DESCRIPTION:Explore a living museum\, featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join a Garden Educator for a free guided 1 hour tour\, and hear the stories of a selection of plants in the garden\, and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. \nMeet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the garden. Restrooms are available there. \nTours are given a grace period of 5 minutes.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/guided-ucla-botanical-garden-tour-april-18/
LOCATION:UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden\, La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095
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SUMMARY:LASAN's Earth Day LA 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join a day of earth-friendly fun with free food and giveaways\, while supplies last. \nEarth Day LA is rain or shine! See you there! \nLA Sanitation & Environment’s signature event is back in full force with over 40 educational (and fun) exhibitors\, City vehicles to explore\, tons of photo ops\, a kids zone\, games\, and prizes\, while supplies last. \nREGISTER HERE \nIn the spirit of environmental awareness\, this will be a Zero Waste event. Please bring your own reusable water bottle\, and you’ll be provided with cold\, filtered water. There will also be delicious meals from Savage Tacos\, until they run out. \nPerformances will begin around noon with talented local entertainers\, and a DJ with us throughout the day to keep things fun. \nLearn more at lacitysan.org/earthdayla. Please note\, for safety and sanitary reasons\, only service animals are permitted. \nTaking public transportation\, using rideshare\, or walking/biking to the event is recommended.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/lasans-earth-day-la-2026/
LOCATION:Pan Pacific Park\, 7600 Beverly Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T150000
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Urban Renewable Energy Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Urban Renewable Energy Summit builds on this momentum with a bold vision for South LA County- one that is renewed through clean energy investment\, reimagined through innovation and collaboration\, and resilient in the face of climate and economic challenges. \nThis community-driven event empowers residents\, students\, businesses\, and property owners to explore opportunities in energy efficiency\, sustainable development\, clean energy technology\, and green workforce pathways shaping California’s clean energy future. \nMORE INFO HERE \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/2nd-annual-urban-renewable-energy-summit/
LOCATION:Hollywood Park Retail District Promenade\, 1233 S. District Drive\, Inglewood\, CA\, 90303\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T190000
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SUMMARY:UCLA AUD presents: "Transitioning Worlds" conference
DESCRIPTION:The third program in the AUD60 Celebration \nTransitioning Worlds is a two-day conference hosted by UCLA Architecture and Urban Design (AUD)\, reflecting on the changing global conditions that shape architecture and the evolving pedagogies\, practices\, and technologies through which AUD continues to engage them. \nThe conference includes a full day of thematic sessions\, gathering panels of designers\, instigators\, and thought leaders to take up and debate the ground shifting beneath us all (Monday\, April 20). On Day Two (Tuesday\, April 21)\, they will reconvene with a morning workshop and an afternoon student session\, interrogating the insights and proposals from Monday’s sessions and forecasting what’s imagined next. \nMORE INFO HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/ucla-aud-presents-transitioning-worlds-conference/
LOCATION:UCLA Perloff Hall\, DeCafe\, 365 Portola Plaza\, Room 1302\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="UCLA Architecture and Urban Design":MAILTO:audoffice@aud.ucla.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T223000
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CREATED:20260401T181113Z
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SUMMARY:Global Girl Media Film Screenings
DESCRIPTION:The Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies\, in collaboration with Global Girl Media\, invites you to a special international screening of four short films about the intersection between climate change and gender-based violence\, featuring stories from South Africa\, Greece\, and Los Angeles. \nSeating is limited\, so please email amie@globalgirlmedia.org at your earliest convenience to RSVP.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/global-girl-media-film-screenings/
LOCATION:Solotech Studios\, 1017 N Las Palmas Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90038\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UCLA LENS (Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies)":MAILTO:uclalens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T160000
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SUMMARY:CicLAvia—West LA
DESCRIPTION:Join this upcoming Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—West LA! \nWhat: CicLAvia is a nonprofit organization that has been opening streets throughout LA County since 2010. Come experience car-free open streets at our upcoming event\, CicLAvia—West LA. \nEnjoy the pop-up park for the day in your favorite people-powered way\, whether that’s walking\, jogging\, biking\, roller skating\, skating\, or simply spectating! All ages and abilities are welcome. Be sure to join the CicLAvia email list so you don’t miss any event news and updates. Click HERE to download the CicLAvia—West LA route map. \nLearn more at https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_west_la26.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/ciclavia-west-la/
LOCATION:West LA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
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SUMMARY:EcoCareers Summit Series
DESCRIPTION:The Annual NWF EcoCareers Summit Series prepares students and young professionals for wildlife and sustainability careers by providing information on the latest EcoCareer trends from leading analysts and employers\, clarifying career-enhancing credentials and academic offerings\, and formulating a better understanding of the competencies employers seek in the green sector. \nFIND MORE INFO AND REGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/ecocareers-summit-series/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T110000
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CREATED:20260325T191506Z
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SUMMARY:Guided UCLA Botanical Garden Tour - May 2
DESCRIPTION:Explore a living museum\, featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join a Garden Educator for a free guided 1 hour tour\, and hear the stories of a selection of plants in the garden\, and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. \nMeet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the garden. Restrooms are available there. \nTours are given a grace period of 5 minutes.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/guided-ucla-botanical-garden-tour-may-2/
LOCATION:UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden\, La Kretz Garden Pavilion\, 707 Tiverton Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T160000
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CREATED:20260112T164805Z
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SUMMARY:Clarkia Flower Festival
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! The Clarkia Flower Festival will take place on Saturday\, May 16\, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm. Check back later for more details!
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/clarkia-flower-festival/
LOCATION:Botanical Garden\, 707 Tiverton Dr
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T120000
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SUMMARY:Waste Diversion and Reduction in Athletics
DESCRIPTION:Presentation from: \ncoming soon! Check back for presentation description. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/waste-diversion-and-reduction-in-athletics/
LOCATION:Online
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