Unveiling Company Progress on Water Stewardship

Online

The global water crisis—the result of decades of mismanagement, population growth, and climate change—is getting worse, and so are the financial risks facing companies. It's clear: corporate water management approaches must adapt to the changing state of water resources. The new Valuing Water Finance Initiative benchmark assesses where 72 companies from four water-intensive industries—food, beverage, […]

Impact Investing Speaker Series: Approaches to Monitoring & Reporting on ESG

B313 Gold Hall, Anderson School of Management 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has grown significantly over recent years, with global ESG fund assets having reached approximately $2.5 trillion as of the end of 2022, according to Morningstar. Shannon O'Leary, chief investment officer at the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation, will discuss: - The tools and platforms that exist to […]

Free Food from the Dining Halls

Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Get a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. Bruin Dine is operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays this quarter.

GreenTech: Implementing the IRA and Accelerating the Energy Transition

HYBRID: Georgetown University Law Center and Online 600 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

$369 billion is set to be invested in the transition to a clean energy economy via the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and reaching net zero will require innovative legal and policy frameworks. Join the Georgetown Climate Center, the Environmental Law Institute, and the Georgetown Environmental Law and Policy Program for this day-long conference including keynote […]

Webinar: What Is Sustainable Science, and How Can We Green Our Labs?

Online

The research and teaching conducted in university laboratories often has an outsized impact on a campus’ carbon footprint, due to the energy-intensive nature of lab air quality requirements, as well as the emissions associated with the building and operations. Water-intensive processes and hard-to-recycle wastes also challenge lab sustainability managers. To improve energy and water efficiency, […]

Embracing Diversity Series: Representation in the Outdoors

Marion Anderson Hall Grand Salon 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

UCLA Anderson Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) is thrilled to invite you to the next event in our Embracing Diversity Series: Representation in the Outdoors! This event will feature a panel of incredible community leaders: Jude Glenn and Sarina Pizzala from Queer Mountaineers, Christian La Mont from Latino Outdoors (“Yo Cuento” Initiative), and Jorge Vallecillos from […]

4th Annual NorCal Symposium on Climate and Health

Online

Climate change presents a critical challenge to medical education, as future medical professionals will be tasked with treating patients and managing healthcare systems in a constantly changing world. Join to discover how leaders in the field are incorporating climate change education at their institutions. Agenda Session 1: Trainee Movements: Bringing climate action to medical education […]

What to watch for, and ignore, at the UN Climate Talks in Dubai

Online

At the end of November, climate scientists, negotiators, policymakers, and lobbyists will converge in Dubai as the United Arab Emirates hosts the latest United Nations-sponsored climate talks. The climate talks, known by the acronym COP28, come at a crucial time in the effort to reduce planet-warming emissions. A delegation from the UCLA Emmett Institute will […]

2023 Delta Murphy Lecture

USC Davidson Conference Center, Vineyard Room 3409 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join this deep dive into storytelling as a way to communicate and inspire action on issues related to the environment and climate. REGISTER HERE

Free Food from the Dining Halls

Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Get a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. Bruin Dine is operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays this quarter.

Responding to the Climate Crisis in Times of Uncertainty: A Clarion Call for Climate Leadership

Online

Join the Allied for Climate Transformation by 2025 (ACT2025) consortium for a high-level webinar, where policymakers and advocates will set clear expectations for a positive outcome at COP28 that meets the needs of climate-vulnerable countries. During the event speakers representing voices and expertise from all over the world will show where action is possible and […]

“My Home Sank Quietly”: Tuvalu, Maps, Documentary Film, and Climate Change

Charles E. Young Research Library, Main Conference Room 11360 280 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join for a screening of the 2017 short experimental documentary “.TV” followed by a group discussion to discuss the small South Pacific island nation of Tuvalu, its web domain .tv, and climate change. Some guiding questions for our discussion include: What does it mean to map a nation whose borders are constantly shifting and shrinking […]

Preparing for COP28 – Webinar: “Key Issues to Watch at COP28”

Online

Join Second Nature, the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3), and the Research and Independent Non-Governmental Organizations (RINGO) constituency to discuss key issues on the negotiation agenda. A recording will be available shortly after the live presentation. REGISTER HERE

Hollywood Housing & Climate Happy Hour

St Felix Hollywood 1602 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join Urban Environmentalists in Hollywood for a climate and housing happy hour! You'll get to connect with fellow pro-housing, transit, racial justice, environmental, and urbanism activists from across LA. There will be a featured guest to discuss transit-oriented housing development in Hollywood - stay tuned to learn more! REGISTER HERE

Free Food from the Dining Halls

Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Get a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. Bruin Dine is operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays this quarter.

The Need to GROW Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Santa Monica Main Library - Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Presented by the City of Santa Monica and Sustainable Works About the Film A Story of Solutions In a race against the end of farmable soil, three individuals fight for change in the industry of agricultural food production, calling for a revolution. The Need to GROW delivers alarming evidence on the importance of healthy soil […]

Free Food from the Dining Halls

Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Get a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. Bruin Dine is operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays this quarter.

The State of Climate Action in 2023

Online

On November 15, join Systems Change Lab for a high-level discussion of the recent state of climate action, in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund, Climate Action Tracker, Climate Analytics and NewClimate Institute, ClimateWorks Foundation, the United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champions and World Resources Institute. This virtual event will feature the report’s latest findings, […]

Oceanic Studies Book Forum

HYBRID: UCLA James West Alumni Center, Founders Room and Online 325 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The legacy of settler colonialism in Oceania, specifically Guåhan (Guam) and Hawai‘i, is a complex history that binds the two distinct archipelagos together. Join authors Alfred Flores and Christen Sasaki, and moderator Gena Carpio, as they explore these multifaceted connections through the scope of settler military occupation, imperial jurisdiction, and cultural transformation. REGISTER HERE

Young Professionals in Energy: Panel Discussion – Building Electrification

Wedbush Center 1000 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join YPE for an exciting event on November 15 at the Wedbush Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA. A panel of experts will be discussing how we reduce carbon emissions from the building sector and the barriers and opportunities along the way. Come connect with industry experts, network with like-minded individuals, and gain valuable insights. […]