UCLA Sustainability

Water for Life: Film Screening and Discussion
2026-04-14 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hammer Museum, Bay-Nimoy Theatre, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
Water For Life tells the story of three extraordinary individuals: Berta Cáceres, a Lenca Indigenous leader in Honduras; Francisco Piñeda, a subsistence farmer in El Salvador; and Alberto Curamil, an Indigenous Mapuche Chief in Chile, all of whom refused to let government-supported industry and Transnational Corporations take their water and redirect it to mining, hydroelectric, or large scale industrial agriculture projects. The screening is followed by a conversation on the diversion of water resources from the Owens Valley to Los Angeles and its impact on local tribal communities.
The screening will be followed by a conversation with Teri Red Owl, Executive Director of the Owens Valley Indian Water Commission, and the struggle of the local Paiute Tribes of Payahuunadü (the Owens Valley) to protect and reclaim water resources diverted to Los Angeles.
Ticketing: Admission is free. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis, limit one per visitor. Box office opens one hour before the event.

2026 Luskin Summit, Building Power Through Local Solutions
2026-04-15 07:30 - 14:30 | UCLA Luskin Conference Center, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The 2026 Luskin Summit, Building Power Through Local Solutions, will examine how California communities can build power to address vulnerability through locally driven policy action that advances equity, and well-being. The Summit will emphasize that lasting change comes not from one-size-fits-all approaches, but from empowering local governments, institutions, and communities to shape solutions that reflect their needs and strengths.
Grounded in UCLA Luskin’s commitment to tackling society’s most urgent challenges, the Summit will explore how vulnerability is shaped by policy choices—and how power can be built through collaboration, accountability, and strategic action at the local and regional levels. Conversations will focus on how communities can leverage policy tools, data, and partnerships to translate broad goals into concrete, on-the-ground outcomes.
UCLA Luskin faculty and researchers will join policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and community partners to analyze the systems that influence everyday life and to identify opportunities for reform. This year’s discussions will examine the local implementation of SB 79, California’s new housing development law; community-centered responses to environmental challenges such as plastics and mega-events; strategies to strengthen transit safety; and approaches to addressing market concentration and intergenerational inequities—highlighting how building power locally can produce durable, equitable solutions across California.
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Webinar: Reducing Single-use on Campus: Ditching the Disposable Culture
2026-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Reducing single use items on campus is essential to reducing our waste and impact on the planet. This webinar explores different ways campuses are moving towards reuse instead of single use.
Presentation from:
Boston University
UCLA
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Lives Without Knives Fest 2026
2026-04-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
​Lives Without Knives Fest 2026 is a one-day festival of plant-powered food, future-forward brands, and live entertainment, redefining what conscious living looks like today. The festival creates a space to discover, taste, and experience the future of conscious culture.
​Explore innovative plant-based food, connect with emerging wellness and sustainability brands, enjoy live music, and take part in interactive experiences throughout the day.
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The Inaugural Richard P. and Linda S. Turco Lecture featuring Tim Lenton
2026-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 | UCLA Luskin Conference Center, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
Tim Lenton is the founding director of the Global Systems Institute and chair in climate change and Earth system science at the University of Exeter.
The Richard P. and Linda S. Turco Lecture series was established through the generous support of Richard P. and Linda S. Turco in honor of their enduring commitment to environmental education and the future of our planet.
Reception to follow lecture
Registration is required.
Seating is first-come, first-served and is not guaranteed.
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Thinking Gender 2026 Graduate Student Research Conference
2026-04-17 09:00 - 18:00 | James West Alumni Center, 325 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, California, 90024
Thinking Gender 2026 will feature a full day of graduate student presentations highlighting innovative research at the intersections of gender, sexuality, and the environment. The conference will include a keynote address by Cutcha Risling Baldy (Cal Poly Humboldt; NAS Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute), whose work centers Indigenous feminisms, land relations, and food sovereignty.
Learn more at https://csw.ucla.edu/tg26.
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Guided UCLA Botanical Garden Tour - April 18
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
Explore a living museum, featuring collections of plants from around the globe! Join a Garden Educator for a free guided 1 hour tour, and hear the stories of a selection of plants in the garden, and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome.
Meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the garden. Restrooms are available there.
Tours are given a grace period of 5 minutes.

LASAN's Earth Day LA 2026
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90008, United States
Join a day of earth-friendly fun with free food and giveaways, while supplies last.
Earth Day LA is rain or shine! See you there!
LA Sanitation & Environment’s signature event is back in full force with over 40 educational (and fun) exhibitors, City vehicles to explore, tons of photo ops, a kids zone, games, and prizes, while supplies last.
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In the spirit of environmental awareness, this will be a Zero Waste event. Please bring your own reusable water bottle, and you’ll be provided with cold, filtered water. There will also be delicious meals from Savage Tacos, until they run out.
Performances will begin around noon with talented local entertainers, and a DJ with us throughout the day to keep things fun.
Learn more at lacitysan.org/earthdayla. Please note, for safety and sanitary reasons, only service animals are permitted.
Taking public transportation, using rideshare, or walking/biking to the event is recommended.

2nd Annual Urban Renewable Energy Summit
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Hollywood Park Retail District Promenade, 1233 S. District Drive, Inglewood, CA, 90303, United States
The 2nd Annual Urban Renewable Energy Summit builds on this momentum with a bold vision for South LA County- one that is renewed through clean energy investment, reimagined through innovation and collaboration, and resilient in the face of climate and economic challenges.
This community-driven event empowers residents, students, businesses, and property owners to explore opportunities in energy efficiency, sustainable development, clean energy technology, and green workforce pathways shaping California’s clean energy future.
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UCLA AUD presents: "Transitioning Worlds" conference
2026-04-20 09:00 - 2026-04-21 19:00 | UCLA Perloff Hall, DeCafe, 365 Portola Plaza, Room 1302, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
The third program in the AUD60 Celebration
Transitioning Worlds is a two-day conference hosted by UCLA Architecture and Urban Design (AUD), reflecting on the changing global conditions that shape architecture and the evolving pedagogies, practices, and technologies through which AUD continues to engage them.
The conference includes a full day of thematic sessions, gathering panels of designers, instigators, and thought leaders to take up and debate the ground shifting beneath us all (Monday, April 20). On Day Two (Tuesday, April 21), they will reconvene with a morning workshop and an afternoon student session, interrogating the insights and proposals from Monday’s sessions and forecasting what’s imagined next.
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CicLAvia—West LA
2026-04-26 09:00 - 16:00 | West LA
Join this upcoming Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—West LA!
What: CicLAvia is a nonprofit organization that has been opening streets throughout LA County since 2010. Come experience car-free open streets at our upcoming event, CicLAvia—West LA.
Enjoy the pop-up park for the day in your favorite people-powered way, whether that’s walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating! All ages and abilities are welcome. Be sure to join the CicLAvia email list so you don’t miss any event news and updates. Click HERE to download the CicLAvia—West LA route map.
Learn more at https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_west_la26.

EcoCareers Summit Series
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-29 | Online
The Annual NWF EcoCareers Summit Series prepares students and young professionals for wildlife and sustainability careers by providing information on the latest EcoCareer trends from leading analysts and employers, clarifying career-enhancing credentials and academic offerings, and formulating a better understanding of the competencies employers seek in the green sector.
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Guided UCLA Botanical Garden Tour - May 2
2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90095

Clarkia Flower Festival
2026-05-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Botanical Garden, 707 Tiverton Dr
Save the date! The Clarkia Flower Festival will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm. Check back later for more details!

Waste Diversion and Reduction in Athletics
2026-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Presentation from:
coming soon! Check back for presentation description.
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