Making Climate History at the Supreme Court
2021-03-03 12:15 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Please join the Emmett Institute this Wednesday, March 3, at 12:15 p.m. PST, for a talk with Harvard Law professor Richard Lazarus to discuss his book, The Rule of Five: Making Climate History at the Supreme Court, on the landmark Massachusetts v. EPA decision and the court’s role in environmental law and policy.
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When the Supreme Court announced its ruling in Massachusetts v. EPA the decision was hailed as a landmark, leading EPA to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions as pollutants and making possible important environmental safeguards which the Trump administration sought to unravel, and which President Biden is now planning to restore. The case has been recognized as the most important environmental law decision made by the Supreme Court.
At an Emmett Institute book talk on Wednesday, March 3, Richard Lazarus, Howard and Katherine Aibel Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, and author of The Rule of Five: Making Climate History at the Supreme Court, will describe how accidents, infighting, luck, superb lawyering, and the arcane practices of the Supreme Court collided to produce a legal miracle. Cara Horowitz, Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Co-Executive Director of the Emmett Institute, will moderate the conversation.

Free Virtual Film Screening of "2040"
2021-03-03 18:00 - 21:00
Free with REGISTRATION
Now, more than ever, we need positive voices in the ecological crisis. Join us to see director Damon Gameau’s ‘exercise in fact-based dreaming’, 2040.
The film takes a solutions-based approach to how we can, using the technology we already have, mitigate the enormous global issues we currently face. The main themes/solutions looked at in the film are around: empowerment of women and girls; marine regeneration; regenerative agriculture; renewable energy; and circular economy. It’s a story of hope, and a powerful tool to encourage people to take action. You can watch the trailer here.
A panel discussion with the film’s Writer/Director Damon Gameau and Paul Hawken, environmentalist, entrepreneur, activist and founder and author of Project Drawdown, will follow the screening. Sarah Spitz, UC Master Gardener, Los Angeles County will moderate the panel.

Southern California Native History, Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Culture
2021-03-04 19:00 - 21:00
We’re hosting a class on Southern California Native History, Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Culture, led by Nicholas Hummingbird. Nicholas is an Indigenous advocate and educator from Southern California focused on cultural revitalization and native ecosystem restoration. His class will explore the intersection of California’s cultural and natural history through the perspective of Indigenous stories and knowledge. You can follow his Instagram page here
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UC Berkeley Students of Color Environmental Collective Convention 2021
2021-03-06 - 2021-03-30
Why are people of color excluded from the environmental movement? Why do so few Black and Brown folks go camping or to national parks? Why is it that Indigenous communities, who are stewards of the land, don’t get represented on larger environmental decisions? Why do so many students of color feel disconnected from nature and outdoor spaces?
SCECon 2021: Our World, Our Time, Our Voices aims to recenter the environmental narrative around environmental justice by giving intentional space for students of color to learn about unique and intersectional environmental topics and share our own view of environmentalism. As members of a multi-faceted community, we must come together to build harmony, focusing on equity, peace, and collective liberation. Our conference is focused on democratizing environmental education through engaging panels and both individual and community-based activism workshops.
We hope to lay the groundwork to start a larger conversation and movement about what environmentalism means to us, as students of color in the 21st century. SCECon 2021 is about us — because it’s our world, our time, and our voices.
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Who is at the Table? Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Waste and Recycling
2021-03-08 10:00 - 12:00
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SPEAKERS
Moderator: Arley Owens, Executive Director, Ohio Recycling Coalition and convener and organizing member of the NRC JDEI Council
Sophia Huda, Vice President, Ohio Recycling Coalition, Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board member and Adjunct Sustainability Professor, The New School, New York
Faye Christoforo, Executive Director, Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN)
Felisia Castañeda, Environmental Learning Center and Artist in Residence Supervisor, Recology San Francisco and NCRA DEI Committee Co-Chair
KIrk Kunihiro, Co-Owner, ReCREATE Waste Collaborative and
NCRA DEI Committee

Presented by the
National Recycling Coalition Justice, Equity, Diversity and
Inclusion Council (JEDI)
Northern California Recycling Association
and Ohio Recycling Coalition

The Global Balancing Act: Population Growth vs. Dwindling Resources
2021-03-09 00:00 - 2021-03-10 03:00
About Truffle
Truffle is an annual discussion at the intersection between the financial markets and politics of critical issues facing the world today.
A Thought Leadership event where COMPLEX TOPICS and RESPECTFUL DISCUSSION are the foundation behind each program.
Our guests include, but are not limited to: institutional investors, treasury, pension funds, family offices and anyone that wants to be challenged to think “outside the box”.

Conference Principles

Quality, not quantity
Respectful discussion – Everyone one has something to contribute
Awareness of the environment and responsible ownership
Social media is great but nothing replaces face-to-face
Engagement, not business card collecting
Arrogance has no place here
Supporting the cultural arts and historical locations with our event
Diversity

March

Tue,
Mar 9, 2021 12:00 AM – 1:45 AM PST

Tue,
Mar 9, 2021 4:00 AM – 5:15 AM PST

Wed,
Mar 10, 2021 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM PST

FREE REGISTRATION

One Year Later: ESG in a Post Pandemic World
2021-03-10 11:00 - 12:00
Now over a year into the global pandemic, our “new normal” is no longer so novel. Even after sickening and killing millions and impacting billions, COVID-19 continues to rage. Throughout it all, businesses across industries have worked to adapt to these unprecedented circumstances — with sweeping implications for environmental, social, and governance (ESG). From supply chains to social impact, few aspects of corporate sustainability haven’t been rethought.
As we move into the second year of the pandemic, the rollout of several vaccines promises to curb the coronavirus, but businesses and governments increasingly are accepting that the pathogen may circulate for years, or even decades, leaving society to coexist with COVID-19 much as it does with other endemic diseases like flu, measles, and HIV. What does this mean for the future of business and ESG?
In this virtual panel discussion, leaders from transportation to fashion and technology will discuss the ESG challenges their businesses and industries have faced over the course of the pandemic so far, how they’ve responded, and what they foresee will be the most important issues as we move into the second year of the pandemic.
Moderator:
Mike Hower, thinkPARALLAX
Panelists:
Audrey Vinant-Tang, Senior Manager, Global Sourcing & ESG, ViacomCBS
Jaclyn Allen, Director, Corporate Sustainability, GUESS
Paul Augustine, Senior Manager, Sustainability, Lyft
Sam Ruben, Chief Sustainability Officer and Co-founder, Mighty Buildings
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Sustaining a Community Garden
2021-03-10 12:00 - 13:00
In 2016, Palo Alto College launched a survey campaign to identify the most pressing issues for student retention and learning. The results showed that one of the most pressing issues was food insecurity. This concern caused Palo Alto College to partner with the San Antonio Food Bank to address the issue of student hunger with an on-campus food pantry and Community Garden for both students and community members. The neighborhoods surrounding Palo Alto College are considered a “food desert” — an area lacking access to healthy, affordable food found at grocery stores, farmers markets, and healthy food providers. Programming at the garden aims to create a culture of sustainability by including educational components to inform the community about nutrition, gardening techniques, and space is available for community members to grow their own food and increase their food sovereignty. The Community Garden staff have partnered with the Horticulture and Agriculture program to allow students to gain hands-on experiential learning outside of the classroom that prepares them for real-world scenarios.
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Sustainable Works Eco Star Awards
2021-03-11 18:30 - 20:00
SUSTAINABLE WORKS ECO STAR AWARDS 2021
“Out of Crisis & Intro Resiliency”
Join us for a Sustainable Wine, Honey Tasting & Vegan Dinner Experience hosted by special guest emcee Billy Harris!
The Sustainable Works Eco Star Awards 2021 is going virtual with a fun and interactive at-home fundraiser celebrating the achievement of influential environmental leaders making valuable contributions to climate change and sustainability in our community.
In addition to recognizing the Eco Star Award Honorees, the evening will feature eco-friendly, locally-sourced cuisine from Akasha, sustainable wine, a bee farm tour and honey tasting from Eli of Eli’s Bees, entertainment by DJ Lee Dyson, games, online auction, prizes, networking, and more at-home fun!
Join us on Zoom for an inspiring and interactive evening that celebrates the work and dedication of influential environmental leaders and sustainability advocates.
2021 Recipients:
– Natalie ‘Sunshine’ Flores, Urban farmer, founder of NourishLA and volunteer for the Sustainable Works Student Greening Program.
– Patagonia, an American outdoor clothing company that commits 1% of its total sales to environmental groups and takes action on the most pressing environmental issues facing our world
– Akasha Richmond, Award-winning Chef and Owner of Akasha Restaurant, a Culver City Certified Sustainable Business.
You’ll also have an opportunity to meet others who, like you, have a strong interest in the environment and sustainability.
This truly is a ZERO WASTE event!
The 2020 Eco Star Awards are proudly sponsored by Southern California Edison, SONY Pictures Entertainment, LAcarGUY, Servicon, Athens Services, Cedars-Sinai, JW Marriott Le Merigot, Shore Hotel, and EcoLab.
TICKET OPTIONS:
– “Supporter” Ticket = $40 – All tickets include access to virtual awards presentation, festivities, music, cooking demo, Eli’s Bees Farm Tour, networking, and online auction
– “The Bee’s Knees” Ticket = $65 – also includes Raw Honey Tasting Kit (4, 4-oz. jars of raw local honey from Eli’s Bees)to be delivered the week of the event. ***NOTE*** MUST PURCHASE TICKET BY MARCH 3 at 5PM.
– “The Works” Ticket = $110 – also includes 4-course Vegetarian or Vegan meal from Akasha (Click here to view menu) year, honey tasting kit from Eli’s Bees (4, 4 oz. jars of raw local honey), a bottle of sustainable wine (first 50 ppl), and a sustainable gift bag. Dinner can be picked up from Akasha Restaurant (9543 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA) between 1 pm and 8 pm on 3/10 or on 3/11 between 1 pm and 6 pm. Meal can be stored in the refrigerator. Or, you can call the restaurant to schedule delivery for an additional charge. **** NOTE *** MUST PURCHASE TICKET BY MARCH 5 at 5PM.
About our Emcee, Billy Harris:
For the past twenty-five years, Billy Harris has been wowing audiences throughout the United States and around the world. His razor-sharp timing and brilliant improvisational skills have made him one of the most sought-after MC’s in the business. A cousin of Vaudeville great Georgie Jessel, Billy has been performing his entire life. By the tender age of five and a half, he understood how to “work a room”!
Additionally, Billy has raised hundreds of Millions of Dollars for No Kid Hungry, The New York Food Bank, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, Autism Speaks, The James Beard Foundation, March of Dimes, The Roundabout Theatre and the National Institute of Health…just to name a few.
Sustainable Works needs your support to expand its valuable work educating students, the public, the business community about sustainable best practices for our everyday lives.

Wild and Scenic Film Festival
2021-03-11 19:00 - 21:15
Learn More
Students receive 50% discount code STUDENT50 after registering a free account on Qudio.
Presented by the Mono Lake Committee
Join us for an evening of short films on hiking, biking, paddling, surfing, conservation, community, and wild places. This year, for the first time, you can join us from anywhere with an internet connection.
You can watch the festival live on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 7:00pm Pacific (“doors” open at 6:30pm) to hear from Committee staff and learn more about the Mono Basin Outdoor Education Center and the current health of Mono Lake. With the live virtual experience, Committee staff will be there with you on live chat so together with fellow Mono Lake Committee members you can share thoughts on the films, get caught up on all things Mono Lake, enjoy the films in the comfort of your own home, and even have a chance to win some great raffle prizes.
With the purchase of your ticket you can watch the event at anytime for 5 days following the event (up to Monday, March 15).
All proceeds benefit the Mono Basin Outdoor Education Center.

Sustainability Office Hours
2021-03-16 15:00 - 16:00
Come chat with the UCLA sustainability team about anything and everything you’re curious about each third Tuesday of the month from 3-4PM.
ZOOM LINK

The Necessity to Move Beyond Hydrocarbons
2021-03-22 17:00 - 18:00
We are pleased to invite you to the next lecture in the UCLA Global Health and Social Medicine Grand Round Series. The DGSOM Global Health Program (GHP) and Center for Social Medicine and Humanities are partnering to host a recurring lecture series during the 2020/2021 academic year. The goal of this Grand Round Series is to bring together individuals with diverse sets of experiences and areas of expertise to help DGSOM trainees and the larger community, within and beyond UCLA, confront health disparities both locally and globally, and to delve deeper into the social determinants of global health equity.
Our next Grand Rounds lecture is on March 22, 2021 from 5-6pm PST via Zoom, featuring Stephanie Pincetl, PhD. Dr. Pincetl is the Chair of Environmental Science and Engineering and a Professor at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, and the Founding Director of theCalifornia Center for Sustainable Communities at UCLA. Dr. Pincetl’s lecture will address humanity’s dependence on oil and its by-products, including how it has transformed human existence. Her talk will challenge the audience to imagine a post carbon world.
Zoom link: https://uclahs.zoom.us/j/98798210566?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Greenspace Town Halls and Make-A-Thon
2021-03-24 12:00 - 13:00
This webinar will outline the Greenspace Sustainability Design Make-A-Thon & Town Halls project. A team of students at the University of Central Florida (UCF) (Orlando, Florida) led a partnership between UCF Student Government, the UCF Office of Sustainability Initiatives, and UCF Landscaping and Natural Resources to host a series of events aimed at empowering the campus community to lead the design for a new greenspace on campus. The Greenspace Sustainability Design Town Halls and Make-A-Thon brought together perspectives from stakeholders across the campus and surrounding community to inform the design of the greenspace, and this series serves as an innovative model that can be used to develop a myriad of sustainable spaces and places by and for campus communities.
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Universities Fighting World Hunger Virtual Summit
2021-03-25 - 2021-03-26
Register here. The event is free of charge.
The University of California, Davis’ World Food Center will co-host the virtual student summit 2021 of Universities Fighting World Hunger (UFWH) alongside the University of California Global Food Initiative and the Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources in partnership with the Hunger Solutions Institute at Auburn University. The summit’s theme is One Health. One Planet., and it will take place on March 25 and 26, 2021.
The Summit 2021 will be the 16th held by UFWH, but is the first to be hosted by the University of California and on the
west coast. With a focus on involving students, the virtual summit will consist of keynote speeches, presentations,
and panel discussions from experts across the United States who will speak to a broad array of topics covering human
health, the planet, and their inherent connectivity.
The goal of the summit is to bring together current and future leaders to see a world without hunger. Students,
administrators, faculty, staff, and community partners will network and share ideas that lead to actions and impact at
the campus, community, and global levels.
UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May will give the summit’s opening remarks and UC President Michael Drake will share his
thoughts on the power of student voices to affect change. Keynote speakers include:
William Dietz, Director of Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness at George
Washington University
Dr. Rattan Lal, winner of the 2020 World Food Prize for developing and mainstreaming a soil-centric
approach to increasing food production that restores and conserves natural resources and mitigates climate
change
Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University’s Earth Institute
Universities Fighting World Hunger (UFWH) is a global higher education movement focused on educating, mobilizing
and organizing students, faculty and administrators in the war against hunger. In 2004, Auburn University accepted
an invitation to partner with the United Nations World Food Programme in the fight against hunger, one of the
world’s most pressing global issues. Inspired by this partnership, Universities Fighting World Hunger (UFWH) was
launched in 2006. This coalition is now led by the Hunger Solutions Institute at Auburn University and has expanded
to nearly 300 campuses worldwide.
UC Davis WFC hosts UFWH Summit 2021 – Press Release

Behavioral Strategies to Ditch Desktop Printers
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:00
Replacing individual desktop printers with shared ‘multi-function’ printers (MFPs) is one of the most impactful ways campuses can reduce paper use. It also generates a suite of other benefits, including cost savings on paper, energy, ink/toner, increased security, and reduced demand on IT staff time. Drawing on AASHE and Root Solution’s recent publication, Ditching Desktop Printers: A Behavior Change Guide to Cutting Paper Use, Energy Consumption and Costs, this webinar will provide step-by-step guidance for implementing a printer consolidation campaign, including potential intervention ideas based on the results of these surveys.
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Solar Spark Collegiate Conference
2021-04-01 - 2021-04-04
Solar Spark is a virtual collegiate conference filled with thought leadership on environmental equity and sustainability created by students and for students! You’ll have the opportunity to connect with experts, employers, and peers through an online collegiate community experience. Special optional environmental arts and culture activities often open and close the days.
Learning from luminaries in the field about the solar energy industry, innovative renewable energy technologies, energy justice, policy, and the future of solar through student-led interviews and discussions with industry experts.
Connecting with organizations and career pathways that support clean, renewable energy, as well as meeting industry employers and learning about internships, fellowships, and entry-level positions.
Getting to know other college students who share a passion for an equitable and sustainable energy future.
REGISTER FOR FREE using code “SPARKBUD” at checkout.
Can’t make the time for the whole conference? Register anyway! After the event, we’ll email you a link to the recordings.

Let's Talk Soil: A Panel Discussion with Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe
2021-04-02 16:00 - 17:00
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In celebration of Earth Month, join the University of California, Merced for a discussion with Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe.
Bio: Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe is a Professor of Soil Biogeochemistry, and Falasco Chair in Earth Sciences at the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Merced. She is also the Interim Dean of the Graduate Division at UC Merced, a past Chair of the US National Committee on Soil Science at the National Academies and Associate Editor of AGU’s Journal of Geophysical Research – Biogeosciences and Elementa. She received her Ph.D. in Biogeochemistry from the University of California (UC), Berkeley, a M. Sc. in Resource Development (Political Ecology) from Michigan State University, and a B. Sc. in Soil and Water Conservation from University of Asmara, Eritrea. She completed her postdoc at UC Berkeley and UC Davis as a University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellow. Her research focus is on biogeochemical cycling of essential elements (esp. carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus) in the soil system.

Navigating a Low-Waste Lifestyle During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2021-04-05 17:00 - 18:30
Creating less waste has become even harder for individuals due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. With necessary regulations to protect public health and safety, come some unavoidable consequences of more waste. But in your efforts to stay at home more, is there anything you can do to reduce your waste footprint? Find out more from our zero waste 101 presentation and workshop where we discuss how to stay safe and sustainable under lockdown and beyond.
ZOOM LINK
Waste Awareness Week Website

American Organics Virtual Facility Tour
2021-04-06 13:00 - 14:00
Do you wonder what happens to the compostables once picked up from UCLA? All of these materials are hauled to Athens Services’ American Organics Facility in Victorville, where items are screened, sorted, and processed. Hear from Robert Phillips, Director of Organics, as he provides a virtual tour of the facility and ask any questions about composting! This event is in partnership with UCLA Residential Life.
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Leadership Development in Neurosurgery: How do we promote skills and diversity? – One Woman's Journey
2021-04-07 12:00 - 13:00
In 2005, Dr. Muraszko became the Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Michigan, the first woman to chair an academic neurosurgery department in the United States.
Dr. Muraszko specializes in pediatric neurosurgery and belongs to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). Her areas of research interests include brain tumor therapy as well as treatment of Chiari malformations, craniofacial anomalies, and congenital anomalies of the brain. Learn more: https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/neurosurgery/karin-muraszko-md
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Global Innovations in Waste Management Panel
2021-04-07 17:00 - 18:30
The Global Innovations in Waste Management Research Panel is a day to explore creative innovations in how we deal with our trash around the world. This casual, yet professional networking event allows students and professionals to participate in intimate discussions about unique approaches to waste management. It is split into three parts: a panelist introduction, a general Q&A, and unassigned breakout rooms for more specific panelist follow-ups and questions. We look forward to learning about the exciting future of waste management with you all!
ZOOM LINK
Waste Awareness Week Website

Plastics: The Last Straw for Big Oil?
2021-04-08 09:00 - 10:00
Join us on Thursday, April 8 for a webinar discussing Plastics: The Last Straw for Big Oil?, a report addressing the risks of overinvestment in plastics infrastructure. We will provide a brief overview of the report and hear from subject matter experts on the issues of stranded assets, climate risks, environmental justice, community health, plastic waste, and corporate commitments.
The full report – Plastics: The Last Straw for Big Oil? An Investor Brief on the Risks of Overinvestment in Petrochemicals will be available on our website also on April 8, 2021.
This report informs investors about the expansive risks facing Big Oil’s big bet on plastics — including stranded assets, climate change impacts, plastic pollution of land and oceans, community health impacts, the greenwashing of “circular” solutions, and a loss of social license to operate. In a decarbonizing world, companies who do not adequately prepare for the clean energy transition face systemic decline. Investors need transparent disclosure about company investments into petrochemicals – especially plastics – and how companies are addressing the risks and momentum against fossil-based plastics and climate change.
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Medical Waste and Health Equity Panel
2021-04-08 18:00 - 19:00
Medical Aid Initiative at UCLA is hosting a Health Equity and Medical Waste panel which seeks to raise awareness about sustainability in medicine and help students learn more about the various professions that promote health equity. With the ongoing pandemic magnifying critical gaps in health and the rapid increase in medical waste across the world, this event will facilitate a discussion about the diverse strategies implemented to address these issues. Professionals from leading health care providers and academic institutions will share their specific experiences in these pertinent fields, what inspired them to become involved in their work, and the valuable insight they have gained along their paths.
Waste Awareness Week Website
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ZOOM LINK

Organic Landscaping Panel
2021-04-08 18:00 - 19:00
Curious about organic landscaping? Come join us for a conversation with experts in the field about how we can better manage our lands for a safer, healthier, and more equitable environment.
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Panelists
Andy Shrader, Director of Environmental Affairs, Water Policy, & Sustainability for Council District Five
Kathleen Craig, Account Manager, Brightview Landscape Services
Jay Feldman, Executive Director, Beyond Pesticides
Justin Wisor, Director of Custodial and Grounds, UCLA Facilities Management

Environmental Justice and Activism Community Conversations
2021-04-09 15:00 - 16:00
At Zero Waste UCLA (a division of UCLA Sustainability), one of our main goals is to diversify our narrative in regards to sustainability practices across the board. We want to acknowledge the greenwashing and whitewashing of the zero waste movement and collaborate with different clubs around campus to create a space for everyone’s voices to be heard. Our Community Conversation creates this space while also providing some information on how zero waste is related to environmental justice and how we can advocate for change.
Waste Awareness Week Website
ZOOM LINK

Ursus Environmental Symposium: Ballona Wetlands and the Future of Southern California Coastal Conservation
2021-04-13 12:00 - 13:15
With almost all of Southern California’s coastal wetlands degraded or destroyed by development, and a need to provide the public with more opportunities to enjoy nature, the proposed restoration of Los Angeles’ Ballona Wetlands would appear to be a goal laudable to conservationists, and a potential model for similar efforts elsewhere in the State. However, scientific debates and sharp policy differences have arisen regarding the future course for the Ballona Wetlands. This Ursus Symposium will bring together top UCLA scientists with key figures involved in the Ballona Wetlands Restoration Project to offer their perspectives in a dialogue on this important issue and wider implications.
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Climate Justice in the US: The Search for Equity
2021-04-14 12:15 - 13:45
This panel will examine efforts to address climate change at the national level through the lenses of environmental justice and human rights, looking especially at efforts to push for equity in climate policy. Panelists will discuss how national climate change initiatives can or should simultaneously advance efforts for racial and economic equity and other human rights priorities.
Keshia Sexton, Deputy Director of Organizing, Mothers Out Front
Cara Horowitz, Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Co-Executive Director, UCLA Emmett Institute (moderator)
Additional speakers to be announced
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Converging Threats, Cascading Health Risks: Climate Change, Food Security, and Migration
2021-04-15 14:30 - 16:00
This is the second session of the series: Converging Threats, Cascading Health Risks: Climate Change, Food Security, and Migration. Climate change is anticipated to unleash unprecedented threats to global food security and to drive the largest wave of human migration in history. This session will evaluate the intersection of climate change with the social determinants of health, emphasizing the compounding connections between a warming climate, food and water security, and migration.
Welcome Remarks and Panel Moderator: Sheri Weiser, MD, MPH, MA
Session Facilitator: Arianne Teherani, PhD
Speakers: Tere Almaguer; Lujain Alqodmani, MD; Edwin Josué Castellanos López, PhD; Samuel S. Myers, MD, MPH; Veerabhadran Ramanathan, PhD, MS
Closing Remarks: Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS
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Waste Not Want Not Kitchen
2021-04-15 18:00 - 19:00
Does composting stink? Is there an alternative to non-stick? Do you really need all those paper towels?
Join Friday Apaliski, Sustainability Concierge, live from her own kitchen as she shares her favorite tips and tricks for reducing waste, lowering toxins and sourcing sustainable alternatives for everything in, on and around your own kitchen.
After six years working for the San Francisco’s Department of the Environment and witnessing first-hand just how complicated and nuanced being environmentally conscious and sustainable can be, Friday Apaliski founded Sustainable Concierge in order to help people navigate the overwhelming information that leads to confusion and inaction. She is passionate about the environment and uses her expertise to create products and programs best suited for those looking to green their home and to help make choices that allow you to live a more environmentally sustainable life.
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Student Leadership Institute for Climate Resilience (SLICR)
2021-04-16 - 2021-04-18
The Student Leadership Institute for Climate Resilience (SLICR) at UCLA is a weekend-long program that provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to expand upon their knowledge of environmental, social, and economic sustainability and provide them with the knowledge and skills to turn their passions into action. SLICR is designed to enable students to understand basic and complex concepts of sustainability and community resilience, support their identity exploration and development, and learn how to engage in leadership for positive social change. This year, SLICR will be a virtual program!
This program is centered around building community and finding support from your fellow peers. You will be placed in small groups facilitated by student coordinators trained to deliver this content and to support you throughout the weekend. Our planning team is focused on being able to provide a critical learning experience while simultaneously having fun. We are really excited to welcome you to this year’s cohort!
Interested in applying? Fill out the application form, linked here.
Submissions are due Monday, April 5th by 11:59 PM PST.
