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SUMMARY:Industry Engagement & Sustainability Research Series
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dan Ruzicka\, PhD; Innovation Sourcing Business Partner at Bayer Crop Science \nDr. Ruzicka will be speaking on Bayer’s different divisions\, and will focus on their crop science division with relation to Industry-University Engagement strategies\, sustainability efforts\, and hiring/internship opportunities. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/industry-engagement-sustainability-research-series/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch Chat: The Secret Power of Beavers
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, beavers have been known for their ability to provide ecosystem services. By damming rivers and creating ponds\, beavers create new habitats for many plants and animals. In fact\, their engineering skills are so impressive that they are now being considered as a possible solution to climate change.  \nThat’s right; these furry little creatures could help save our ecosystems! Here’s how.\nIt’s no secret that California is facing a water crisis. With the state in the grips of a record-setting drought\, Californians are looking for ways to conserve water. But did you know that beavers can help solve our water woes?  \nBeavers are nature’s engineers. They are hard-working creatures that build dams\, which create ponds and wetlands. These ponds and wetlands help to store water\, slow the erosion of soils\, and filter out pollutants.  \nIn other words\, beavers help to improve water quality!\nNot only do beavers help to improve water quality\, but they also play an important role in recharging groundwater aquifers. When it rains\, the water seeps into the ground and is stored in aquifers. Aquifers are like underground sponges that store water and make it available for plants and animals to use during dry periods.  \nBeavers help to recharge groundwater aquifers by building their dams in strategic locations where they can trap runoff from rainfall events. This runoff would otherwise flow downstream and be lost to evaporation. \nWant to learn more about Beavers and how they can improve the health of our watershed? \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/lunch-chat-the-secret-power-of-beavers/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Happy Hour and Recycling Center Tour
DESCRIPTION:Acterra’s Young Professionals Group is excited to co-host a virtual tour of the Shoreway Environmental Center\, in conjunction with RethinkWaste! Join us for a fascinating virtual tour of Shoreway’s recycling facility to get an inside look at how recyclables are sorted\, and how compost and garbage are consolidated in Shoreway’s newly upgraded Materials Recovery Facility. \nAfter the virtual tour\, we would love for you to hang around for a Zoom happy hour – this is a great opportunity to network and enjoy a cocktail with the Acterra Young Professionals Group. \nHandling our waste responsibly is one of the easiest ways that we can help conserve energy\, reduce air and water pollution\, reduce greenhouse gas emissions\, and conserve natural resources – we look forward to seeing you there! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/sustainability-happy-hour-and-recycling-center-tour/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Acterra's Young Professionals Group":MAILTO:ypall@acterra.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20221130T012146Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons from La Frontera: Conserving Earthen Architecture in the U.S./Mexico Borderland
DESCRIPTION:The Sonoran Desert has been home to diverse cultures. Many tangible remains of the interactions between them remain in the landscape in various stages of decay. In this talk\, the author will share his observations on conserving these remains as a newcomer to the region and how his border experience has shaped his understanding of American culture and his role as an architectural conservator. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/lessons-from-la-frontera-conserving-earthen-architecture-in-the-u-s-mexico-borderland/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T150000
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CREATED:20221207T022133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T022133Z
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SUMMARY:Community in Restoration: Career Panel for Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:Santa Monica Mountains (SAMO) Fund will be hosting a Career Panel for high school graduates\, college level students\, or people who are interested in pursuing Conservation\, Habitat Restoration\, and Nursery work. \nEntering careers in conservation and habitat restoration can be daunting. Whether you are in school\, changing careers\, or come from a background where these kinds of careers are unfamiliar\, this panel is for you. Join professionals from the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (SBBG)\, Community Nature Connection (CNC)\, California Conservation Corps Watershed Steward Program (CCC WSP)\, and SAMO Fund to learn about the opportunities which helped them to find a path towards a fulfilling career in the world of ecological restoration. Everyone is welcome; BIPOC and DACA recipients would especially benefit! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/community-in-restoration-career-panel-for-young-adults/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Monica Mountains Fund":MAILTO:contact@samofund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221213T183000
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SUMMARY:Methane Webinar Series: Reducing Methane Emissions from Agricultural Rice Cultivation and Livestock in California and China
DESCRIPTION:Registration is free but required. \nMethane is responsible for approximately 20 percent of current global warming\, and methane emissions continue to increase worldwide. For both California and China\, one potential shared avenue for reducing methane is through more sustainable agricultural practices\, as agriculture is a major source of methane emissions in these two regions. What opportunities exist for reducing methane emissions from the agricultural sector\, particularly rice cultivation and livestock? Join us to hear from issue experts from California and China\, offering their insights. \nModerated by Rixin Zhu\, Methane Policy Fellow\, California-China Climate Institute\, UC Berkeley \nCharting a Methane Mitigation Roadmap for Agriculture \n\nMeian Chen\, Program Director/Senior Analyst\, Innovative Green Development Program\n\nAddressing California’s Livestock Emissions \n\nRoberta Franco\, Senior Environmental Scientist\, California Department of Food and Agriculture\n\nReducing Emissions from Rice Cultivation in China \n\nKunyu Niu\, Professor\, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences\n\nOpen Discussion and Audience Q & A \nClosing Remarks \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/methane-webinar-series-reducing-methane-emissions-from-agricultural-rice-cultivation-and-livestock-in-california-and-china/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="California-China Climate Institute":MAILTO:ccci@berkeley.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221214T120000
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SUMMARY:National EV Charging Initiative Western Summit
DESCRIPTION:The National EV Charging Initiative seeks to spur bold actions in the public and private sectors to fully realize the opportunities presented by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Working together\, we will go beyond ‘Business as Usual’ to address financing challenges\, leverage our progress to date\, and unlock public and private capital to scale infrastructure. We will execute this in a way that brings good jobs at good wages and economic growth to communities across America\, ensuring that those benefits reach historically marginalized communities. \nThe National EV Charging Summit sets a vision and delivered a tangible framework for a true public-private partnership. 35 national and regional organizations representing diverse interests\, hundreds of companies\, and millions of individual members and workers have joined the Initiative\, and contributed to and endorsed a set of policy guidelines. \nWe now turn to the States where the most important activities to ensure successful deployment of the national EV charging network occurs. \nJoin for this FREE event for everyone to learn how the states will create action on EV charging and rollout investment dollars. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/national-ev-charging-initiative-western-summit/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221214T123000
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CREATED:20221214T001100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T001100Z
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SUMMARY:White House Electrification Summit
DESCRIPTION:This event will convene energy and environmental leaders from government\, industry\, academia\, and stakeholder groups to showcase the unprecedented opportunities for inclusive electrification created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act and have robust conversations about an updated electrification innovation strategy. \nThe event will be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-at3GSBu2Y.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/white-house-electrification-summit/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221214T160000
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CREATED:20221212T205400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T205400Z
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SUMMARY:Streaming about Drought & Water Conservation in California
DESCRIPTION:Join California State Parks on Facebook for a live stream to hear from them and the California Department of Water Resources education team! They’ll be discussing the impacts of the current drought and what we can do together to help save water in California – live from Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Millerton Lake State Recreation Area.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/streaming-about-drought-water-conservation-in-california/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221215T113000
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CREATED:20221203T015711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T015711Z
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SUMMARY:Green & Aqua Collar Jobs
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) find collaborative solutions to the toughest Bay Area sustainability challenges through Projects\, Policies\, Events & Education.  \nWET (Water\, Environment\, Technology) Talks are webinars with leading thinkers within the water space\, given the space to present in-depth with considerable time for questions and answers. \nTales of the exciting career opportunities fighting climate-change electrifying everything and making and delivering clean water. \nWET Talk 10 Lineup: \nClean Energy & Water Workforce Development\n* Palo Alto Mayor Pat Burt paints the big picture\n* San Mateo Mayor\, Carpenter & PCE Board Member Rick Bonilla reports on Building Trades Training developments\n* SFPUC’s Taylor Nokhoudian highlights new Operator Certificate Program for Onsite Non-potable Water Systems\n* SunWork Executive & Operations Director Reuben Veek describes their nonprofit clean energy contracting & training model\n* Silicon Valley Clean Water GM Teresa Herrera covers the range of water worker opportunities\n* Menlo Spark Executive Director Diane Bailey details staffing needs for Menlo Park’s BlocPower Electrification Partnership\n* Marin County Sanitary District No.5’s Abigail Balf gives a first person account \nCA Water Jobs  @CWEA (California Water Environment Association) \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/green-aqua-collar-jobs/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20221213T185833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T185833Z
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SUMMARY:THE ROADMAP TO THE FUTURE: CALIFORNIA’S NEVI PLAN
DESCRIPTION:Join Veloz for a fireside chat with lead National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) agencies’ representatives in California — California Energy Commission’s Patty Monahan and California State Transportation Agency Secretary Toks Omishakin — and our host Veloz Executive Director Josh D. Boone. Learn more about NEVI and the program plan\, the implementation strategy\, how it interacts with other states and the positive impacts we can expect for California’s transportation system. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/the-roadmap-to-the-future-californias-nevi-plan/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20221212T202628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T202628Z
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SUMMARY:3 Climate Change Art Exhibits Under 1 Roof - Closing reception and Panel discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Avenue 50 Studio and the Los Angeles Center for Urban Natural Resources Sustainability for a closing reception and panel discussion featuring 3 climate change-themed art shows under one roof…all in the birthplace of Los Angeles\, El Pueblo.  \n(more about the 3 shows…) \nTaking it to the Next Degree: Rising action to meet rising heat\, drought and wildfire\nShade in the City: Rising heat inequity in a sunburnt era\nLos Angeles (Some)Times: A (r)evolution of self and environment \nPanel @ 4pm: Panel discussion at 4:00pm featuring artist Victoria Arriola and TreePeople founder\, Andy Lipkis\, moderated by US Forest Service social scientist Dr. Francisco Escobedo. The panelists will discuss how society’s relationship to the environment is changing\, and what challenges and opportunities that presents.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/3-climate-change-art-exhibits-under-1-roof-closing-reception-and-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Gateway To Nature Center & Museum\, 130 Paseo De La Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221217T204000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20221130T011100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T190454Z
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SUMMARY:Water and Power and Freeways
DESCRIPTION:Free admission. No registration needed; first come\, first served. \nOf car culture\, Joan Didion famously wrote: “Actual participation requires a total surrender\, a concentration so intense as to seem a kind of narcosis\, a rapture-of-the-freeway. The mind goes clean. The rhythm takes over.” Babette Mangolte offers an outsider’s counterpoint in her elegant meditation on the Southern California landscape and its built environments\, while Pat O’Neill\, in this classic of Los Angeles experimental filmmaking\, takes on another of Didion’s preoccupations\, West Coast water infrastructure. \nThere? Where?\nU.S.\, 1979 \n16mm\, color 8 min. Director: Babette Mangolte. \nWater and Power\nU.S.\, 1989 \n35mm\, color\, 54 min. Director: Pat O’Neill. \nTotal runtime: 62 min.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/water-and-power-and-freeways/
LOCATION:Billy Wilder Theater\, 10899 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20221216T045913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T045913Z
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SUMMARY:Zero Waste for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:CALPIRG’s upcoming webinar will discuss the importance of limiting waste from packaging\, food and electronics during the holiday season. Environmental activists\, business owners and a food waste management expert will offer pragmatic suggestions for celebrating sustainability this year. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/zero-waste-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20230106T015526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T225118Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States: Technology\, Policy\, and Societal Dimensions | Transformative Climate Communities - Lessons Learned and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine committee on “Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States: Technology\, Policy\, and Societal Dimensions” has been tasked to assess a broad spectrum of technological\, policy\, and social dimensions of decarbonizing the U.S. economy. California’s Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) present a unique opportunity for California neighborhoods to bring diverse stakeholders together to work collaboratively on a blueprint for capacity-building while identifying Greenhouse Gas mitigation projects that have multiple public\, economic\, and health co-benefits. This open session seeks to hear from various TCC stakeholders about the program’s benefits and the potential for it to be expanded nationwide and implemented with federal funds appropriated by the Inflation Reduction Act. \nWatch the Livestream here and submit questions and comments here. \nAdditional details on the full study can be found here. \nMeeting Materials\nSpeaker Biographies
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/accelerating-decarbonization-in-the-united-states-technology-policy-and-societal-dimensions-transformative-climate-communities-lessons-learned-and-best-practices/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230106T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20221219T232628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T232628Z
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SUMMARY:33rd Annual South Coast AQMD Clean Air Awards
DESCRIPTION:For over three decades\, South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) has honored those who have made outstanding clean air contributions to improve the health of our communities and the economy. Our air is cleaner today\, and our families are healthier because of their efforts. Past awardees have made significant contributions from next generation clean air engines to youth campaigns to improve the quality of life for their neighborhoods to cities who have gone above and beyond to create sustainable communities. \nPlease join South Coast AQMD to celebrate and honor our clean air heroes\, who have made outstanding clean air contributions to the health of our communities and environment. \nThe 33rd Annual Clean Air Awards will be held virtually on Friday\, January 6\, 2023\, at 11:30 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. The event will feature our awardees\, notable speakers and special guests. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/33rd-annual-south-coast-aqmd-clean-air-awards/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Coast Air Quality Management District":MAILTO:webinquiry@aqmd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20230109T233416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T233416Z
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SUMMARY:Park Bench Chat: Federal Funding for Achieving Park Equity
DESCRIPTION:Join the Trust for Public Land for a virtual Park Bench Chat on January 10 at 2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST with park and equity leaders to discuss the influx of federal funding available to cities and communities right now to invest in parks and green spaces as part of their strategies for healthy\, thriving\, and equitable communities. \nFeatured speakers: \nChair Brenda Mallory\, White House Council on Environmental Quality\nMayor Danene Sorace\, City of Lancaster\, Pennsylvania\nJuan Perez Saez\, Executive Director\, Environmental Learning for Kids\nDiane Regas\, President & CEO\, Trust for Public Land (moderator)\nBill Lee\, Senior Vice President of Policy\, Advocacy & Government Relations\, Trust for Public Land \nMore information about the event:\nThis event is the first in a three-part series hosted by Trust for Public Land’s 10-Minute Walk program to support communities and cities as they seek funding to build equitable parks and communities. We hope to see you there! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/park-bench-chat-federal-funding-for-achieving-park-equity/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230110T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230110T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20221203T013809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T013809Z
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SUMMARY:Free Food from the Dining Halls
DESCRIPTION:Bruin Dine is a program serving leftover hot food from the UCLA dining halls FREE to all UCLA students. Bring your own containers and enjoy some delicious food!
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/free-food-from-the-dining-halls-2/
LOCATION:Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement\, 220 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruin Dine":MAILTO:bruindine@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230111T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230111T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20221220T234227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T234227Z
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SUMMARY:Wilbur K. Woo Greater China Business Series - Leadership in Sustainable\, Socially Responsible and Tech-Driven Innovation
DESCRIPTION:The Wilbur K. Woo Greater China Business Series engages leading executives\, innovators\, influencers\, investors and academics in conversations around the major forces\, trends and innovations in the region across society\, enterprises and consumers. Through balanced discourse\, the series serves as a neutral forum to exchange ideas and learnings\, understand new norms and models\, and provide forward-looking perspectives on advancements to better understand the trends\, opportunities and challenges of doing business in and with the Greater China region. \nPresented by Center for Global Management | How should a firm go beyond financial measures to create a more environmentally sustainable and socially responsible future? Join Professor Chris Tang\, faculty director of UCLA Anderson’s Center for Global Management\, and Professor Heiwai Tang (B.S. ’00)\, director of HKU’s Asia Global Institute\, for a moderated discussion with Margie Yang\, chairman of the Esquel Group\, who has long been an advocate for environmental conservation and sustainable production. Headquartered in Hong Kong and based in China\, the Esquel Group is a family-owned\, knowledge-based innovation company with textile and apparel manufacturing operations in mainland China. Yang will address how the company has embraced automation and environmentally friendly production processes in its operations in China\, where it faces rising labor costs and stricter environmental regulations. \nHeadquartered in Hong Kong and based in China\, the Esquel Group is a family-owned\, knowledge-based innovation company with textile and apparel manufacturing operations in mainland China. Yang will address how the company has embraced automation and environmentally friendly production processes in its operations in China\, where it faces rising labor costs and stricter environmental regulation. She will discuss the importance of transparency in supply chains and demonstrate how the company has developed a business model that makes money\, protects the environment and empowers its people. \nThis discussion is in collaboration with HKU’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Study Center. Open to UCLA students\, alumni\, faculty\, staff and members of the extended UCLA community and general public.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/wilbur-k-woo-greater-china-business-series-leadership-in-sustainable-socially-responsible-and-tech-driven-innovation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20221214T002306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T002306Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Cost-Benefit Analysis Policies for Evaluating Nature-Based Solutions
DESCRIPTION:US federal agencies use cost-benefit analysis (CBA) to make decisions about the types of infrastructure projects to implement. Current federal CBA policies tend to favor gray infrastructure projects over Nature-based Solutions (NbS). Join the third session of the Nature-Based Solutions: Current Issues webinar series to hear from experts working with the federal government to think about how these policies might be updated to enable more NbS projects to get implemented. \nThis webinar series is being hosted by the National Ecosystem Services Partnership (NESP) and the Resilience Roadmap Project at the Nicholas Institute for Energy\, Environment & Sustainability\, and we are very pleased to have the Coastal Flood Resilience Project co-hosting this session. \nJeff Peterson (moderator)\, Co-Facilitator\, Coastal Flood Resilience Project\nJessie Ritter\, Senior Director\, Water Resources and Coastal Policy\, National Wildlife Foundation\nMelissa Samet\, Senior Water Resources Counsel\, National Wildlife Federation\nSarah Murdock\, Director\, US Climate Adaptation Policy\, The Nature Conservancy\nJordan Fischbach\, Director\, Planning and Policy Research\, Water Institute of the Gulf \nABOUT THE SERIES:\nNature-based solutions are actions to protect\, manage\, or restore natural or modified ecosystems that address societal challenges. These solutions are varied and multi-purpose\, and are important tools to simultaneously benefit both people and nature. Interest in NbS is growing from both the public and private sectors\, as is the desire to scale up implementation—so conversations around NbS effectiveness\, execution\, funding\, and policies are more crucial than ever. Explore current NbS issues\, discover promising practices\, and hear from experts working in this field during a new webinar series: Nature-Based Solutions: Current Issues. The series is organized by the National Ecosystem Services Partnership and the Resilience Roadmap project. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/federal-cost-benefit-analysis-policies-for-evaluating-nature-based-solutions/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20221214T002624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T002624Z
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SUMMARY:Building Resilience to Extreme Heat in California
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, the City of Los Angeles spearheaded an innovative community engagement process around the question\, “What are you most worried about regarding climate change impacts?” Led by the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office (CEMO) and involving hundreds of stakeholders\, the resulting answer was extreme heat. What can be done to address the serious threat that hotter\, longer summers pose to our communities? \nJoin The Climate Center and CEMO for a webinar focused on how climate resilience community hubs can keep people safe during extreme heat waves. Presenters include community leaders and experts from leading agencies who will discuss energy resilience as a possible solution to extreme heat threats. We’ll hear success stories from Southern and Northern California\, as well as how to unlock state funding for developing resilience hubs. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/building-resilience-to-extreme-heat-in-california/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20221221T204232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T204232Z
UID:16525-1673521200-1673524800@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Navigating the CCST Fellowship Application & Interview Process
DESCRIPTION:The California Council on Science & Technology (CCST) employs a multi-step process to evaluate each candidate based on their potential success in the Science & Technology (S&T) Policy Fellows Program.  \nThe CCST S&T Policy Fellows program places PhD-level scientists\, engineers\, and social scientists in the California State Legislature\, State Agencies\, and Offices of the Governor for a year of public policy\, leadership training\, and public service. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll hear directly from CCST staff\, Fellows\, and Alums on how to successfully navigate the application and interview process. \nCome prepared with questions! \nREGISTER HERE \nThe CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows program trains scientific thinkers to be policy-savvy\, while helping equip California’s decision makers with science-savvy staff.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/webinar-series-navigating-the-ccst-fellowship-application-interview-process/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20221222T001321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T001321Z
UID:16536-1673535600-1673541000@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Mass Audubon's Environmental Fellows Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join this information session to learn more about Mass Audubon’s Environmental Fellows Program and application process. Current Fellows and the Early Career Program Manager will be available to share experiences and answer questions about the program. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/mass-audubons-environmental-fellows-program-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20230112T183256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T183256Z
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SUMMARY:Week 1 General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join E3 for its first meeting of the quarter! Earth Month will lead our meeting\, so this is a great opportunity to get involved with that campaign and learn more about what they do. Even if you can’t make it this week\, keep your calendar open for our regular meetings on odd weeks at the room and time above\, and stay tuned for emails about other events.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/week-1-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Ackerman Union 3517\, 308 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20221203T014015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T190140Z
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SUMMARY:Free Food from the Dining Halls
DESCRIPTION:Bruin Dine is a program serving leftover hot food from the UCLA dining halls FREE to all UCLA students. Bring your own containers and enjoy some delicious food!
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/free-food-from-the-dining-halls-3/
LOCATION:Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement\, 220 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruin Dine":MAILTO:bruindine@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20230106T194749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T195914Z
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SUMMARY:GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training + Exam
DESCRIPTION:This course provides essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient. GBCI\, AIA\, and PDH credits are available! \nAbout this event\nThe construction industry is moving quickly towards greener\, high-performance buildings\, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills. \nThis course teaches the foundational concepts of sustainability – and provides an overview of the essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient\, healthy\, and resilient. GPRO covers the “green gap” between standard trade skills and the new awareness required to successfully implement sustainable and energy-efficient building practices. \nThis training is ideal for anyone who needs a better understanding of high-performance buildings\, including sales or administrative staff in real estate\, construction\, architecture\, or engineering\, workforce development providers\, facilities and operations staff\, and college students interested in entering the building or construction industry. \nWhat Students Learn \nHow reducing building energy will reduce the effects of climate change\nBasic elements of green\, high-performance construction\, and building operations\nRole of trades on high-performance job sites\nEnergy-consuming building systems and some strategies to reduce building energy use \nAdditional Details \nRegistration includes a course e-book and an online exam. Students who pass the exam with an 80% or higher become GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Certificate holders. \nGPRO Fundamentals qualifies for 4 AIA and GBCI CE Credits. \nJoin the 16\,000+ building professionals from across North America who have completed GPRO training\, and add a GPRO certificate to your resume! \n__________________________ \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/gpro-fundamentals-of-green-building-virtual-training-exam/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20230113T190410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T190410Z
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SUMMARY:Circularity: Innovative Solutions to Address the Plastic Challenge
DESCRIPTION:At VERGE 22\, the U.S. Plastics Pact and Walmart announced the winners of the first Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award\, showing exciting innovations in the areas of recyclability\, compostability\, refill and reuse. The importance of circular solutions is twofold: keeping plastic out of the environment and reducing emissions associated with creating virgin packaging materials. In an hour-long webinar\, GreenBiz’s Jon Smieja will chat with leaders from the U.S. Pact\, Walmart and the four winners to go deeper into their innovations and how they can help accelerate the circular transition. Among the topics they will cover: \nConsidering the consumer experience when designing for circularity\nAreas where we urgently need circular solutions\nGetting circularity to scale \nTune in to learn about these exciting innovations and why addressing plastic waste must be a critical component of every business’s climate action strategy.  \nModerator: \nJon Smieja\, VP\, Circularity & Senior Analyst\, GreenBiz Group \nSpeakers \nEmily Tipaldo\, Executive Director\, U.S. Plastics Pact\nAshley Hall\, Director\, Sustainable Packaging\, Walmart\nCheryl Lam\, Director\, Private Brands Sustainability Initiatives\, Walmart\nLauren Sweeney\, Co-Founder and CEO\, DeliverZero\nEd Haedt\, Director of Business Development\, Amcor Flexibles North America\nMichael Sands\, Co-Founder/Ceo\, Smile Compostables Solutions\nMark Pszczolkowski\, Principal R&D Scientist\, The Clorox Company \nIf you can’t tune in live\, please register and we will email you a link to access the webcast recording and resources\, available to you on-demand after the live webcast. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/circularity-innovative-solutions-to-address-the-plastic-challenge/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20230106T181937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T002855Z
UID:16564-1673956800-1673960400@sustain.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:EnergyTech University Prize Informational\, Team Building\, and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:College students interested in competing for part of $370\,000 in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Transitions’ EnergyTech University Prize (UP) are invited to join an informational session on January 17 at 12:00 pm. As the regional convener for the State of California\, Cleantech San Diego will be there to connect with participants and offer guidance on energy tech options\, team building\, and submissions. The EnergyTech UP submission deadline is January 26. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/energytech-university-prize-informational-team-building-and-networking-event/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230117T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230117T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20230117T172030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T172433Z
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SUMMARY:Free Food from the Dining Halls
DESCRIPTION:Bruin Dine is a program serving leftover hot food from the UCLA dining halls FREE to all UCLA students and staff members. Bring your own containers and enjoy some delicious food! \nIf you are a student or staff\, Bruin Dine would love for you to come get hot & untouched food from the #1 dining hall in the nation that would have otherwise gone to waste. This event will be operating out of the basement of the Student Activities Center (SAC) in Conference Room 1.  \nIf you also know of anyone who is in need of food\, please send them the details to this event! Attendees must also bring their own containers and utensils!  \nIf you have any concerns\, please feel free to reach out to the Board through email\, Instagram\, or GroupMe. \n—– \nBruin Dine is looking for volunteers to help run these events\, and encourages you to sign up with this link (UCLA email login required). If the sign-up list is full\, please place your name on the waitlist; if the waitlist is full\, hang tight as more volunteer dates will be released in the weeks to come. Volunteers are asked to arrive at the meeting location at 9 pm before the event begins. More details about your shift will be confirmed with you via email and text.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/free-food-from-the-dining-halls/
LOCATION:Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement\, 220 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bruin Dine":MAILTO:bruindine@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T124651
CREATED:20221221T232851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T232851Z
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SUMMARY:How Low-Carbon Ammonia Can Help Fight Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Modern society depends on ammonia (NH3)\, a chemical compound that plays a central role in modern agriculture\, delivering nitrogen essential for soil fertility. Ammonia is also a key feedstock in plastics\, rubber\, and other products. \nCurrent methods for making ammonia produce significant carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions—almost 2% of the global total. Low-carbon production methods can dramatically reduce these emissions. Low-carbon production of ammonia also creates a fuel that could help decarbonize a range of sectors. \nIn November\, a team including several scholars from the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs released the ICEF Low-Carbon Ammonia Roadmap\, which explores a number of topics including low-carbon ammonia production options\, infrastructure needs\, potential uses for low-carbon ammonia\, and policy options. \nPlease join us for a discussion with the report’s co-authors as they present their findings and recommendations. \nModerator: \nDavid Sandalow\, Inaugural Fellow\, Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia SIPA and Chair\, ICEF Innovation Roadmap Project \nPanelists: \nZhiyuan Fan\, Ph.D. student and Research Associate\, Columbia University \nDr. Julio Friedmann\, Chief Scientist and Chief Carbon Wrangler\, Carbon Direct \nAnn-Kathrin Merz\, Industry Analyst\, First Ammonia and Research Assistant\, Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia SIPA \nREGISTER HERE \nThis webinar will be hosted via Zoom. Advance registration is required. Upon registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with access details. The event will be recorded and the video recording will be added to our website following the event. \nThis event is open to press\, and registration is required to attend. For media inquiries or requests for interviews\, please contact Natalie Volk (nv2388@columbia.edu). \nFor more information about the event\, please contact energypolicyevents@columbia.edu.
URL:https://sustain.ucla.edu/event/how-low-carbon-ammonia-can-help-fight-climate-change/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy":MAILTO:energypolicyevents@columbia.edu
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