Leading the Way to Carbon Neutrality: Lessons from the University of California, Kaiser Permanente and Microsoft

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 […]

Global Climate Action Summit (in SF)

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 […]

Thriving in a Hotter Los Angeles: Can L.A. Model Sustainability for the World’s Megacities, and What Can It Learn From Others?

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, […]

Advancing Sustainability Through Supply Chains

La Kretz Garden Pavilion 777 Tiverton Avenue (Mildred Mathais Botanical Garden), Los Angeles, CA, United States

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 […]

Hammer Museum Future LA Series: Three Megacities: A Comparative Approach

Hammer Museum

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 […]

UCLA Rideshare Fair

Bruin Plaza

For info about this and other ridedshare month opportunities visit http://beagreencommuter.com/ucla-rideshare-month-2018/

Life on the Move | It’s Time to Leave, The Causes of Migration

La Brea Tar Pits 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

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

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 […]

MindWell Pod and the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior Present: “The Foundations of Eudaimonia” with Dr. Peter Whybrow

MindWell Pod and the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior Present: “The Foundations of Eudaimonia” with Dr. Peter Whybrow When: October 9th, 4-5pm Where: Semel Auditorium, UCLA Register here Drawing upon his recent book, The Well-Tuned Brain, Dr. Whybrow explores the roots of human flourishing - of tranquility and enjoyment. Tranquility does not come naturally to […]

Sustainival Fair

Sunset Village 330 De Neve Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

UCLA Office of Residential Life and UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services are hosting the annual Sustainival Fair on October 10, 2018 from 5-8 PM in Sunset Village. Sustainival brings vendors, games, sustainable giveaways, and FUN to the Hill. Don’t miss out! – Learn how you can live more sustainably – Win prizes and decorate your […]

A Lunch Discussion: Building Futures, Saving Pasts: Creating Sustainable Businesses Using Cultural Heritage

DESCRIPTION Join Impact@Anderson, the UCLA Anderson Center for Global Management(CGM) and the UCLA Cotsen Institute of Archaeology in hosting archaeologist and community business developer, Paul Burtenshaw for a conversation on the results of his work and a discussion on how the SPI's methodology - the "SPI Business School" - creates sustainable economic impact and how cultural heritage is an […]

ThursYAY!

DESCRIPTION UCLA Semel Healthy Campus Initiative's MoveWell Pod invites you to: ThursYAY! A 2018-19 Academic Year Midday Mixer to Launch into a New Year of Health and Wellbeing Join MoveWell, UCLA Recreation, and the Semel Healthy Campus Initiative for a fun, participatory, mid-day event featuring: ThursYAY! Games and Activities MoveWell Pod Meet-and-Greet Free Food! Bubbles!!! […]

AltCar Expo

2018 AltCar presents... ​    California's trailblazing commitment to alternative technology transportation, infrastructure and energy. Electra Meccanica to DEBUT the SOLO, its Single-Passenger EV See the NEW Audi e-tronat AltCar for the SoCal Expo DEBUT Exclusive Preview of the NEW Chanje V8100 Generation 2 Model "AltCar is consistently packed to the brim with useful people and experiences and one of the best events at […]

Environmental Graduate Student Reception

UCLA - Luskin School of Public Affairs - Third Floor Terrace

DESCRIPTION All graduate students interested in environmental sustainability and energy are invited to a free, cross-campus reception. Learn about campus environmental organizations, student resources, jobs and other funding opportunities. Make connections with your peers. Enjoy free food and refreshments. Partners: UCLA Grand Challenges UCLA Sustainability UCLA GSA Sustainable Resource Center UCLA Institute of the Environment […]

Electrifying Transportation in Southern California: Opportunities & Challenges for 2030

Electrifying Transportation in Southern California: Opportunities & Challenges for 2030 Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 9:00am - 3:00pm Start Time: 9:00 am End Time: 3:00 pm Location: Board Room of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 900 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90017 See map: Google Maps Add to iCal: 

River of Gold Screening

On Monday, Oct 22nd, the Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA School of Law is hosting the first film screening in our series.  The documentary, River of Gold, is about extractive industries in the Amazon and the impact on human rights and the environment.  The screening will be followed by a panel discussion, which […]

Technologies for a Sustainable Future

UCLA CNSI Auditorium 570 Westwood Plaza, , Los Angeles, CA 90095

Home Technologies for a Sustainable Future is hosted by UCLA Technology Development Group (TDG) and provides a unique opportunity for UCLA inventors, investors, and industry executives to establish new relationships for furthering innovation. The program will be followed by a wine and cheese networking reception. Event Agenda The UCLA Innovations Technologies for a Sustainable Future […]

Suing Monsanto: How a Team of Lawyers Won a Verdict Linking the Herbicide Roundup to Cancer

Suing Monsanto: How a Team of Lawyers Won a Verdict Linking the Herbicide Roundup to Cancer At a lunchtime event on October 31 at UCLA Law, attorneys Michael Baum, Pedram Esfandiary and Brent Wisner of Baum Hedlund Aristei Goldman, PC will discuss their lawsuits against Monsanto Company over its herbicide Roundup. Date: 10/31/2018 Time: 12:15 PM - […]

Farmers for America Screening

Come join UCLA Farmers Market to watch Farmers for America! **Dinner will be provided!** This documentary showcases the importance of farmers and farming in America as we move into the future. Most farmers are aging, and agriculture is becoming increasingly industrialized, so it is important to consider how we must change our existing food and […]