The Lives Without Knives Fest is a one-day festival hosted at UCLA , featuring plant-powered food, future-forward brands, and live entertainment, redefining what conscious living looks like today. The festival includes a full day of programming: a Vegan Brands & Food Expo, Food Truck Alley, live music throughout the day, an Impact Zone with mission-driven...
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. The 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...
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...
Climate impacts are intensifying across Mediterranean regions. Extreme heat, drought, and wildfire are threatening communities and ecosystems. As national action slows, regional governments are stepping up to deliver solutions. Join California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot and global leaders for a livestream as they convene in Los Angeles for the Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership Summit....
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. Meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern...
Join a day of earth-friendly fun with free food and giveaways, while supplies last. Earth Day LA is rain or shine! See you there! LA 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...
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. This community-driven event empowers residents, students, businesses, and property owners to explore opportunities...
Come out to a festival uplifting culture, community, and climate justice. Enjoy live music, delicious food from local vendors, plant giveaways, art activations, and connect with resources at the South LA Eco-Lab Resource Fair. Join the fun and engage in meaningful conversations about protecting our land, air, and water while strengthening the future of our...
The third program in the AUD60 Celebration Transitioning 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. The conference includes a full day of thematic sessions, gathering panels...
On Earth Day, April 22, the USAC Facilities Commission (FAC) will be hosting an Earth Day Extravaganza in collaboration with UCLA Sustainability and many partner organizations who will be featuring their work to better UCLA’s campus and the greater LA area in relation to sustainability and environmentalism. The festival is set to take place in Wilson Plaza from 12-5 PM with various booths and activities throughout the day. On the music and entertainment front, we will be featuring various performances as well from different bands and cultural groups to keep participants and passerbys engaged, including The Last Minutes. In terms...