EVENT DETAILS WHEN 5.12.2018 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM WHERE La Pintoresca Park 45 E Washington Blvd Pasadena, CA 91103 Parrots of Pasadena walk, talk & cocktail reception with Professor Ursula K. Heise. A Bird LA Day event sponsored by UCLA’s Lab for Environmental Narrative Strategies (LENS) of the Institute of the Environment & Sustainability.  Meet at the […]

What narratives can animation share about our environment? Andrew Stanton of Pixar Studios, creator and director of Academy Award-winning animated films, joins Ursula K. Heise, Professor of English and co-founder of UCLA’s Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies (LENS), for a conversation about animated film as a vibrant and popular medium of environmental communication. Andrew Stanton Oscar-winning filmmaker […]

L.A. County’s plan to shift its entire bus fleet to electric by 2030 is leading the way for a decarbonized transportation future. Río-Jill Contreras of Multicultural Communities for Mobility, John Jones III of East Side Riders bike club, Seleta Reynolds of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, and urban planning professor Brian Taylor of the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies and the […]

DESCRIPTION Join the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation in welcoming Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris to discuss her research and new report, SMART Parks: A Toolkit. The evening event will include a reception, presentation, panel discussion, author Q&A, and book signing. Featured speaker: Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris Panelists: Tamika Butler, Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust, Norma E. Garcia, Los Angeles County (moderator); and Colin Martin, […]

  UCLA’s Third-Annual Green Gala & Awards Ceremony May 23, 2018 | 5 to 8 pm | Carnesale Commons! This event will gather UCLA students, faculty and staff from across campus to recognize and celebrate the work that UCLA is doing on sustainability. The evening will feature a reception, a keynote speaker, and an awards […]

Please join us on May 24th for the next UCLA Tech Talk, where Michael Roberts, Executive Director of the Resnick Program for Food Law & Policy at UCLA School of Law, will sit down to discuss the future of food with Ethan Brown, Founder & CEO of Beyond Meat, creators of The Beyond Burger, the first […]

Please join us for our annual Environmental Professionals Career Options Roundtable May 31st, 5-7pm in the La Kretz Garden Pavilion Classrooms Wondering what environmental career options you might pursue? Meet environmental professionals from the Association for Environmental Professionals (AEP) in an informal speed-networking format. Experienced professionals will speak about their current position and the path they […]

Join us for a fun and interactive evening to bolster the growth of Sustainable Works in a casual, enjoyable atmosphere and celebrate the work and dedication of influential environmental leaders and sustainability advocates. You will meet area leaders, Sustainable Works Eco Stars, who are being honored for their valuable contributions to a sustainable future. You'll […]

Leading the Way to Carbon Neutrality: Lessons from the University of California, Kaiser Permanente and Microsoft At UC Berkeley on September 11, 2018, UC faculty, staff and student leaders will address how they are working to achieve carbon neutrality for the whole UC system by 2025 and leaders from major corporations will also discuss the […]

IT'S TIME TO ZERO IN ON CLIMATE CHANGE The 2018 Summit will bring together leaders from state, tribal, and local governments, business, and citizens from around the world, to demonstrate how the tide has turned in the race against climate change, showcase climate action taking place around the world, and inspire deeper commitments from each other […]

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Thriving in a Hotter Los Angeles: Can L.A. Model Sustainability for the World’s Megacities, and What Can It Learn From Others? On September 12, 2018 in San Francisco, experts in energy, environmental science, law and urban planning will address the challenges of creating sustainable and resilient megacities. Date: 09/12/2018 Time: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Location: Paul Hastings, […]

The IoES Corporate Partners Program will kick off its 2018-2019 focus on sustainability in the supply chain. Join business leaders to explore topics in supply chain sustainability. An increasingly integral part of sustainable business strategies, integrating sustainability throughout the supply chain can provide benefits for consumer transparency, emissions reductions, and overall efficiency gains. Featured Speakers […]

Part of the series Future L.A.: Engineering a Sustainable Supercity Three Megacities: A Comparative Approach WEDNESDAY OCT 3, 2018 7:30PM  Mexico City, Tokyo, and Shanghai—megacities with populations of more than 20 million and with unique infrastructures—have in recent years all made pledges toward total sustainability. What can Los Angeles learn from their triumphs and struggles? Moderated […]

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Lecture Series on THURSDAYS | Oct 4 and 18, Nov 1 Life on the Move Lecture Series All plants and animals, including humans, move during their lifetimes, but some take truly harrowing or magnificent journeys to new lands and habitats. This Fall, the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum will join the UCLA Institute of the […]

UCLA CalFresh Initiative Enrollment Fair When: October 9th, 10am-4pm Where: Student Activities Center, Conference Room 4 The CalFresh Initiative is excited to announce that it will continue quarterly enrollment days and weekly office hours this academic year. CalFresh is a great way for students to increase their own food security and it is beneficial for […]