UCLA Sustainability

Ursus Environmental Symposium: Heat Domes, Atmospheric Rivers, Bomb Cyclones and Climate Whiplash: California Climate and Weather Now and in the Future
2024-10-02 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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Fall 2024 Economic Outlook: Climate Adaptation
2024-10-02 09:00 - 12:00 | HYBRID: Executive Dining Room (Gold Hall), UCLA Anderson School and Online, 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The economy keeps churning along but so does climate change. These two forces are important for future economic growth, consumption and investment growth. Rosanna Xia, an environmental reporter at the Los Angeles Times, will introduce her award-winning book on sea level rise, California Against the Sea, and share insights that she has gathered in the course of her reporting. She will also reflect on the critical roles that economists, researchers, and financial institutions could play in deepening these much-needed conversations on climate adaptation.
The Fall 2024 Economic Outlook will be presented in collaboration with UCLA Center for Impact.
Attendance is limited. Online registration closes at 12 pm, 10/1/2024.
REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON OR ENHANCED WEBINAR (ZOOM WITH Q&A) HERE
REGISTER FOR LIMITED WEBINAR (YOUTUBE VIEWING ACCESS ONLY) HERE

Ecology & Wellness at UCLA: How the Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center & Sustainability weave nature into the built environment
2024-10-01 16:00 - 17:00 | HYBRID: Semel B8-225 / Zoom, 760 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
This panel will focus on how a university campus can enhance wellness through access to nature and will discuss a range of initiatives at UCLA from a community garden to biophilic building design to a landscape plan that honors biodiversity and wellness.
– featuring –
James Bassett, Ph.D.
Master Gardener and Lecturer
Institute of the Environment & Sustainability
Todd Lynch, A.I.A., N.C.A.R.B., LEED AP B+C
Principal Project Planner
UCLA Capital Programs
Nurit Katz, M.B.A., M.P.P.
Chief Sustainability Officer
UCLA Sustainability
Wendelin Slusser, M.D., M.S.
Associate Vice Provost
Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center
Hybrid Event
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Climate Policy After the 2024 Election
2024-09-30 12:15 - 13:30 | Online
This panel discussion will explore the climate implications of the 2024 election from the national and international perspective, as well as a deep dive on how California policymakers are preparing to lead at the state level whatever the next four years bring. What are the environmental policy scenarios in a Trump or Harris administration? What roles do Congress, the Supreme Court, and international partners play in those scenarios? On Monday, September 30, California Senator Henry Stern will join Ann Carlson, Alex Wang, and Julia Stein in conversation.
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Closing reception and water discussion for art exhibit, “What's On Tap: LA's Water Story…Source to Spigot”
2024-09-29 15:00 - 18:00 | El Tranquilo Gallery, 19 Olvera Street, El Pueblo Historical Monument, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
The public is invited to a free event featuring a panel discussion of the past, present and future of Los Angeles water. The water discussion will be part of the closing reception for the art exhibit “What’s On Tap: LA’s Water Story…Source to Spigot” at El Tranquilo Gallery in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 29.
The reception will include live music by Shoshana Ben-Horin. The panel will be moderated by UCLA Public Policy Professor Dr. Megan Mullin. Panelists will include:

Amanda Begley, Watershed Senior Program Manager, TreePeople
Dr. Edith de Guzman, Cooperative Extension Specialist, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Conner Everts, Facilitator for the Environmental Water Caucus, Executive Director of the Southern California Watershed Alliance, and Co-chair of the Desal Response Group
Dr. Mark Gold, Director, Water Scarcity Solutions, Environmental Health, Natural Resources Defense Council

The discussion will be followed by a blind water tasting. Participants will be able to decide for themselves how various brands of bottled water stack up against each other and tap water.
The event is free and no RSVP is required. Public transportation access is easy from Union Station across the street.

The 2024 UCLA La Kretz Center Public Lecture: "The Endangered Species Act at 50: Is it working for California?"
2024-09-28 15:00 - 17:30 | Boyer Hall (Room 159), 611 Charles E Young Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
California has more native species than any state in the US, and many of them are endangered. As the US Endangered Species Act (ESA) turned 50 years old, it’s time to ask how the ESA is working for our state’s biodiversity.
Please join to hear from several leading voices on endangered species listing and recovery to learn, firsthand, what is working best, what is not, and how we can improve California conservation actions in the future. Afterwards, the event will continue on with refreshments and a chance to meet speakers and current La Kretz Center postdocs to see the work to promote California conservation science.
Guest speakers include:
Dr. Cat Darst (Classification Coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pacific Southwest Region)
Dr. Scott Morrison (Director of Conservation Programs & Science for the California Nature Conservancy)
Dr. H. Bradley Shaffer (Distiguished Professor at UCLA and Director of the La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science)
This free event is open to all ages. Please direct any questions related to the Public Lecture to lakretz@ioes.ucla.edu.
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Exhibition Tour: Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice
2024-09-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Hammer Museum
Hammer educators lead conversation-based tours of the exhibition Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice.
Capacity is limited. Visitors will be admitted on a first come, first served basis.
ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM?
Ticketing: This free program is not ticketed.
Parking: Valet parking is available on Lindbrook Drive for $15 cash only. Self-parking is available under the museum. Rates are $8 for the first three hours with museum validation, and $3 for each additional 20 minutes, with a $22 daily maximum. There is an $8 flat rate after 5 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends.

Montana Avenue Art Walk
2024-09-28 11:00 - 18:00 | Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, 1123 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90403, United States
Santa Monica’s Premier Street, Montana Ave., Transforms into a Vibrant Art Hub Celebrating Sustainability!
From 9th to 17th Streets, discover 150+ visual artists, live music, workshops by Paint Lab, and a VIP Wine Garden. Free and open to all ages!
Presented by Montana Ave. Merchants & Engel+Volkers.
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Creating a Sustainable Home with Jessica Ullyott
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Theodore Payne Foundation, 10459 Tuxford Street, Los Angeles, CA, 91352, United States
Preserving California’s fragile ecosystems can seem like a daunting task, but everyone doing their part in small ways can make a big difference! A lot of us may be aware of a few tips, but do we actually follow through?
Join onsite at the Theodore Payne Foundation (TPF) for this interactive class open to all, that will help you create the ideal sustainable home through pragmatic approaches that can be implemented into your every day life. Finding ways for us to co-exist with plants and animals can be achieved. Soon you’ll learn it can also be fun, easy, and cost efficient for our families.
Every home is different, thus has its unique needs. We encourage participants to bring their questions and open minds. Our conservation expert can help find real world solutions that work for you, your family, and living space.
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Community Plant & Seed Swap
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Carver Middle School Garden, 4410 McKinley Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90011, United States
Join for a relaxing morning in community. Exchange or simply share any extra plants or seeds you might have. Meet under the olive trees and enjoy coffee together—feel free to bring something tasty to share.
This family-friendly event welcomes all ages.
LA Compost has a long-standing partnership with Carver Middle School through activation of the school garden. This garden has become a hub for community and resource sharing in South Central LA.
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Let the Earth Breathe Workshop Series: Meditative Food Exploration
2024-09-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Cottonwood Urban Farm, 8380 Ventura Canyon Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 91402, United States
Let Earth Breathe: Encouraging exploration of free meditative tools provided by the earth
This workshop is designed to blend mindfulness with a fun culinary activity, offering a unique way to relax and connect with others. By focusing on the process of creating smoothies, participants learn to be present and appreciate the small details of their activities. A playful guessing game encourages social interaction and fosters a sense of belonging and collaboration while also promoting healthy living practices. This community-building activity enhances connections and supports a holistic approach to wellness.
This event is hosted by Behind the Beet in collaboration with LA Compost. Behind the Beet is a non-profit aimed at cultivating unique and dynamic experiences that make healthy living accessible by educating and inspiring others to nurture their own sustainability and resilience.
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California Indian Day 2024
2024-09-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Online
Join to learn about California Indian Day. California Indian Day is observed annually on the fourth Friday of September. This state holiday not only honors tribal communities but also offers a chance to explore the diverse tribal cultures, history, and heritage of California. The American Indian Studies Center at UCLA is pleased to celebrate this occasion by hosting a Zoom session featuring Carla Marie and Desiree Muñoz, tribal members of the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe of Northern California, as they present the history and contemporary knowledge of the Ohlone people through an engaging afternoon filled with storytelling, art, music, and prayer. The sisters serve as cultural stewards of the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe, facilitating the sharing of past, present, and emerging Ohlone knowledge.
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Los Angeles Times Climate California Live
2024-09-26 08:15 - 11:45 | Zipper Hall at the Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Join the L.A. Times for a special event following the publication of Our Climate Change Challenge. On Thursday, September 26, Climate California comes to life with a half day of conversations with our climate journalism team.
Event Schedule
8:15 AM: Doors Open
Refreshments and light breakfast snacks
9:00 AM: CLIMATE ANXIETY AND ADAPTING TO A FUTURE CALIFORNIA
Is there a direct relationship between climate anxiety and privilege, and does it actually help us adapt effectively to a future of Worsening wildfires, rising seas, extreme heat, flooding, and drought? Politicians, business leaders and tens of millions of residents will need to work a lot harder — and be willing to accept a tomorrow that looks different than today.
Sammy Roth
Rosanna Xia
Tony Briscoe
Moderator – Monte Morin
9:45 AM: LIFESTYLE AND SUSTAINABILITY
Fast fashion, fast food and fast delivery: How our love of convenience and unbridled consumerism is destroying our world. Our use of non-recyclable plastics, petroleum- based clothing and obsolescence-prone technology may inspire pangs of guilt, but we just can’t give them up.
Susanne Rust
Russ Mitchell
Lila Seidman
Moderator – Alice Short
10:45 AM: CLIMATE ACTIVISM, YOUTH AND THE BIRTH OF RAGE
Younger climate activists are growing increasingly militant as they prepare to make their lives in the warming world that older generations have left them. At what point do young people decide on a path of action, and does it involve throwing paint on treasured artwork or engaging politicians and corporate chiefs? Do they believe anyone is listening?
Sammy Roth
Alyssa Jaipersaud
Noah Haggerty
Ian James
Moderator – Alice Short
11:45 AM: Approx event end for General Admission (GA) tickets
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Post-event mixer (for VIP tickets and GA tickets + mixer add-on)
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Volunteer Orientation: UCLA Botanical Garden Guides and Educators
2024-09-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Become a part of the team of educators and contribute to the Garden’s mission of promoting environmental and cultural appreciation of plants and their connections to society.
Garden Guides give tours to community groups, college students, and UCLA staff. Garden Educators assist with a K-12 field trip program.
Learn more about the volunteer program.
No experience is necessary, and all training will be provided!
Register here to receive the Zoom link.
Email fieldtrips@ucla.edu with any questions.

Westside: Coastal Cleanup Day
2024-09-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Santa Monica State Beach – North Beach – Pier Tower 1550, 1600 Appian Way, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Help celebrate the 40th anniversary of beach cleanups in California!
Parking is free for the first 200 volunteers and we strongly encourage you to carpool.

The Science of Carbon Dioxide Removal: What Is It and Is It Needed?
2024-09-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
As the world navigates the necessary transition away from polluting fuels toward clean energy, many scientists believe we must also remove climate pollution that has already been dumped into the atmosphere. The call for Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) grows stronger as new analyses find that the global community is not on track to meet the Paris Agreement targets.
In the first webinar of a new six-part series, we will explore the science behind CDR, how it differs from carbon capture and storage (CCS), what role it plays in broader climate efforts, and why it must be coupled with direct emission reductions. This series will explore the science, strategies, and policies of CDR. We will facilitate co-learning between stakeholders, address knowledge gaps, and emphasize the importance of engaging, protecting, and benefiting local communities with any proposed CDR projects.
This webinar is co-hosted by California Environmental Voters, The Climate Center, and Project 2030.
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Food for Thought: Maggie Baird, Bryant Terry, & Alice Waters
2024-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Hammer Museum
Cosponsored with LULU and Support+Feed
Award-winning chefs and activists Bryant Terry and Alice Waters will be in conversation about climate activism grounded in a plant-based diet. Joining them is founder of Support+Feed, Maggie Baird, who is committed to mitigating climate change and increasing food security by driving global demand, acceptance, and accessibility of plant-based food. A special plant-based menu designed by Terry and Waters will be available for purchase at LULU (reservations recommended) and limited free samples from Support+Feed partners will be available to the public.
This free program is not ticketed, and will be followed by a reception outside the theater where we will serve light refreshments.

UCLA Botanical Garden Third Thursdays
2024-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
See the sunset from the UCLA Botanical Garden at Third Thursdays, their summer twilight series. Meet new friends at the wine bar, then kick back and enjoy live music!
Admission for each event is $10. Purchase tickets here or at the door. Cash is not accepted. If you are paying at the door, you will need a card number that you can enter into the online storefront.
This event is all-ages, but the wine bar is 21+. Bring your government-issued photo ID if you would like to enter the wine bar.
Picnics are highly encouraged. Snacks are available, dinner is not provided. Outside alcohol is not allowed.
Check in at the Patio Gate (Park’s Patio). See a map of the Garden for reference; the nearest cross street is Charles E Young Dr S and Tiverton Dr. The street address is 707 Tiverton Dr.
Parking: We recommend UCLA Structure 2. It is $6 for 2 hours on a weekday evening. Parking is free for 2 hours at Ralphs Westwood with validation and a purchase from the store.
Third Thursdays 2024:
9/19/24 from 5-7 p.m.

11th Annual Net Zero Conference
2024-09-18 07:30 - 17:30 | Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
For over a decade, the Net Zero Conference has been convening climate leaders to re-envision a decarbonized and net zero built environment.
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California Biodiversity Bioblitz
2024-09-14 08:00 - 13:00 | UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve, 1201 Stunt Rd, Calabasas, CA, 91302, United States
Join this event to celebrate California’s biodiversity and help inform the state’s 30×30 initiative by taking a closer look at nearby nature and documenting your finds on iNaturalist!
UCLA’s Stunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountains Reserve and The Malibu Foundation are excited to be collaborating on a Bioblitz for California Biodiversity Week at Stunt Ranch Reserve! A “Bioblitz” is a short outdoor event in which people come together to explore nature and make and share observations of the plants and animals that are living in their communities.
Citizen scientists of all ages are invited to participate in California conservation by hiking at Stunt Ranch Reserve to collect photos of plants and animals so they can be uploaded to the “Find 30 Species Challenge” – a project created on the iNaturalist application. Wildlife observations uploaded to this project will ultimately help inform the state’s “30×30 initiative” – a goal to conserve 30 percent of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030. No prior experience as a naturalist is necessary — just bring a smart device or camera and access the iNaturalist app to join in!
*This free event is open to all ages and all participants will be required to sign a liability waiver before entering the reserve. Participants under 18 years old will need to have parent or guardian sign this wavier.*
REGISTER HERE
Preparation for the event:

Bring a smart phone or device that can download iNaturalist
Download the iNaturalist App
Create a profile on iNaturalist.
Download Seek by iNaturalist App (optional)

Parking: Parking will be available at the front entrance of the reserve. Spaces are limited, so carpooL if possible. See Parking on the Field Station page for more information: https://stuntranch.ucnrs.org/field-station/.

If you have any questions, please contact Stunt Ranch Assistant Director, David Blake, at dblake0405@g.ucla.edu.

California Tribes and Climate Change: How Tribal Knowledge is Enhancing the Scientific Understanding of Climate Change in California
2024-09-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
How can Tribal knowledge help us weather the extremes of climate change?
CalEPA’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) explored the answer to that question in the fourth edition of its Indicators of Climate Change in California Report last year. The report documents the wide-ranging impacts that global fossil fuel reliance has had on the state’s weather, water supplies, plants and animals, and human health.
For the first time, this latest edition incorporated knowledge and impacts on California’s Tribal Nations, including first-hand accounts written by Tribal members. Hear from OEHHA scientists and a Tribal leader who helped write the report and discover how tribal knowledge adds to our scientific understanding of climate change with information gleaned from centuries of interactions with the Earth that pre-date instrumental records.
Speakers

Tamara Kadir, MS, Senior Environmental Scientist, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA)
Laurie Monserrat, Senior Environmental Scientist, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA)
L’eaux Stewart, Big Pine Paiute Tribe and contributing author to the 2023 Climate Indicators Report

Registration
Registration is free for AWWEE members. Members may add up to 2 guests for no charge at the time of registration (individuals new to AWWEE, please).
Non-member registration fee is $20.
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Climate Action Planning: Embedding Equity
2024-09-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join THE third installment of the CAP webinar series focused on integrating equity into the development of a Climate Action Plan. By attending, you’ll gain valuable insights on creating Climate Action Plans that not only tackle environmental issues but also foster a just and inclusive campus environment.
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Panelists will discuss:
– Strategies for inclusive and equitable decision-making that incorporate diverse perspectives from all campus communities.
– Effective approaches to engage systemically and historically excluded groups to ensure their voices are central to the planning process.
– Techniques for equitably assessing and addressing the broader impacts of climate strategies on different demographics
Speakers include:
Sophia Agtarap, Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
ilieana Brunetti, UC Santa Cruz
Briar Schoon, Portland Community College

Santa Monica Climate Resiliency: Designing Strategies For the Next 30+ Years
2024-09-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA, 90402, United States
This Sustainable September, the City of Santa Monica is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Sustainable City Plan and its long-standing commitment to enhancing resources, preventing harm to the natural environment and human health, and benefiting the social and economic well-being of the community for the sake of current and future generations. While looking back on the progress made over the years, it is also important to look ahead and design a sustainable and resilient community for the future.
Join a sunset chat to discuss with local industry experts different strategies Santa Monica has taken the lead on:

Tom Ford, The Bay Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, will share the progress made on Santa Monica’s Beach Dune Restoration Project
Sunny Wang, Water Resources Manager at the City of Santa Monica, will discuss the City’s Sustainable Water Master Plan, SWIP and Water Recycling
Evelin Weber, Malibu Foundation’s Executive Director and co-founder, will talk about the new SM microforests project.

The panel will be moderated by Bonny Bentzin, UCLA’s Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.
This is a FREE event, however registration is required. Space is limited.
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Ride, don’t drive, if you can. The Annenberg offers bike racks. The Big Blue Bus #9 stops at the intersection of Entrada Dr./Channel Rd. and Pacific Coast Highway, about 1/4 mile north of the Beach House. Use the underground walking path to get across PCH to the beach, and then head south along the bike path toward the Beach House. View and print updated schedule at https://www.bigbluebus.com/Routes-and-Schedules/Route-9.aspx
If you must drive, try to carpool.

The Climate Fresk: a team-based workshop to master Climate Change!
2024-09-10 17:30 - 20:30 | UCLA South Bay, 30800 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275, United States
Learn, Connect, and Act: Elevate Your LA Climate Week with Climate Fresk!
​Looking for a dynamic and engaging way to deepen your understanding of climate change during LA Climate Week? Whether you’re new to climate science or already knowledgeable, this Climate Fresk Workshop offers the perfect blend of learning, networking, and fun.
​Understanding the complexity of climate change is crucial for taking meaningful action. While many of us grasp the basics like CO2 emissions and global warming, this workshop offers a chance to gain deeper insights through a hands-on, interactive experience. You’ll collaborate with fellow participants to piece together the full picture of climate change.
​With guidance from experienced facilitators, you’ll join a small group to explore the connections between causes, effects, and potential solutions. This 3-hour afterwork session transforms the complex scientific concepts from the latest IPCC reports into a dynamic learning experience filled with accessible insights. By the end, you’ll be equipped with a nuanced understanding of climate change, giving you the edge to fully engage in the week’s events.
​Please note: Capacity is limited to 28 participants. If you are unable to attend, we kindly ask that you release your spot, as we have a waiting list.
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Climate Careers: TED Talks & Networking Mixer
2024-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Marion Anderson Hall Grand Salon, 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
​5-6pm: TED talk sessions: Spotlighting Climate Career Pathways

​Enjoy inspiring talks from leaders who are making a difference across the climate landscape through their impactful careers

​6-7pm: Networking mixer
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Fossil Free California presents: EJ Intersections
2024-09-10 17:00 - 18:00 | UCLA South Bay, 30800 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275, United States
A presentation on how the battles against neighborhood oil drilling and for fossil fuel divestment are linked.

Workshop: Pivoting Careers to Climate + Hear En-Roads on Empowering your Climate Career
2024-09-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Marion Anderson Hall Grand Salon, 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
3-4pm: Workshop: Pivoting Careers to Climate

​Led by Marcus Castain, UCLA Anderson’s Parker Career Management Center
​Learn how to position yourself successfully in the climate tech job market with the applied marketing framework
​Familiarize yourself with valuable resources to support your career transition
​Canvas the climate job opportunities available

​4-5pm: How En-ROADS Can Help Empower Your Climate Career

​Led by Katherine Markova, Climate Interactive’s Partnership Manager and UCLA Extension Sustainability Instructor
​Learn how to use the power of the climate simulator En-ROADS to drive impactful change in your climate-focused career
​Experiment with available climate solutions and develop a mental model of their impacts on nature and society
​Discover that with decisive action it is still possible to prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis and to build a thriving future

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Los Angeles Climate Week
2024-09-08 - 2024-09-15 | Los Angeles
Join the inaugural Los Angeles Climate Week™ to collaborate, exchange ideas, and develop local climate solutions. Engage with climate organizations, policymakers, innovators, companies, and changemakers from LA and beyond on cutting-edge climate change solutions.
LA Climate Week will be full of diverse events for the LA community to collaborate, exchange ideas, and foster local climate solutions.
REGISTER HERE

Urban Forestry for Changing Times Symposium
2024-09-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Angeles National Forest Headquarters, 701 N. Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA, 91006, United States
Join a diverse group of researchers, practitioners, community members, and representatives from government and nonprofit organizations for a day of stimulating panel discussions and networking opportunities. Topics will include: the state of urban forestry research; science delivery & communication; urban forest equity; urban forest management planning; and more.
The day will also include interactive breakout sessions to identify new researcher-practitioner collaborations and opportunities for engagement with LA City and County as they make future decisions about urban forest management.
GUIDELINES
Admission is free, but registration is required for each attendee.
REGISTER HERE (for waitlist)
PARKING
Free parking is available at the venue. Carpooling is encouraged.
PRESENTERS
Marianna Babboni, USC Urban Trees Initiative
Cindy Blain, California ReLaf
Edith de Guzman, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation/ UC Cooperative Extension
Francisco Escobedo, US Forest Service/LA Center for Urban Natural Resources Sustainability
Rebecca Ferdman, Los Angeles County
Amanda Hansen, CA Natural Resources Agency
Darrel Jenerette, UC Riverside
Rachel Malarich, City of Los Angeles
Alessandro Ossola, UC Davis
Lara Roman, US Forest Service
Kirsten Schwarz, UCLA
Rachel Smith, US Forest Service
Jon Swae, City of San Francisco
Aaron Thomas, North East Trees

Conversation on the Settlement of Navahine v. HDOT with Our Children’s Trust
2024-09-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Hosted by the Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, The UCLA Law Promise Institute Europe, The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA Law, and Our Children’s Trust
Co-moderated by
Betsy Popken, JD, LLM, Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Kate Mackintosh, Executive Director, Professor from Practice, UCLA Law Promise Institute Europe
Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is the world’s first youth-led constitutional climate case aimed at stopping climate pollution from transportation systems. The plaintiffs and legal team behind Navahine have just secured a landmark court-ordered settlement requiring Hawaiʻi to achieve zero emissions in transportation by 2045. In this webinar, Andrea Rodgers, Lead Attorney for Navahine v. HDOT and Deputy Director, US Strategy at Our Children’s Trust, as well as Anders Carlson, Our Children’s Trust’s Senior Climate Scientist, and Rylee Brooke, one of the youth plaintiffs, will recount how they brought the highest levels of government to the negotiating table and secured an agreement that: affirms their right to a life-sustaining climate system; draws up a blueprint of how to get there; and provides a roadmap that could serve as a model for youth worldwide.
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