Parks provide opportunities for people to be physically active, spend time in nature, and connect socially with others. Yet over half of Los Angeles County’s population lives in neighborhoods without access to parks and open space with the majority of high-need areas being concentrated in low-income communities of color. LA County has an opportunity to...
The UCLA Farmers’ Market is a biweekly farmers’ market held in Bruin Plaza for UCLA students, staff, faculty, and community to enjoy. Our team further champions sustainability, community, and education...
Hello green job seekers! It's the top of the New Year and we would like for you to join us for our LA Green Jobs - Virtual Career Fair brought to you by USGBC-LA! REGISTER HERE If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built...
Led by the Malibu Foundation, this highly collaborative project assessed the social vulnerabilities and physical hazards of living in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) region and identified how we can more equitably mitigate and adapt to climate change through community engagement and multi-level stakeholder support. Zoom Meeting: https://pepperdine.zoom.us/j/83251357152 RSVP HERE Presentation of report findings and...
The UCLA Farmers’ Market is a biweekly farmers’ market held in Bruin Plaza for UCLA students, staff, faculty, and community to enjoy. Our team further champions sustainability, community, and education through our events and workshops. Come join us and support your local LA farmers! Please email uclafarmersmarket@gmail.com or visit them on Instagram at @uclafarmersmarket for...
Join us for an informed discussion with local leaders on everything there is to know about the use of wood as a construction material! From mass timber design and embodied carbon calculations to the latest updates on wood-related code issues, we will unpack the sometimes complex issues around one of our most important renewable resources...
To promote UCLA’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative, the CNI ambassadors will organize a speaker panel on week eight to share environmental topics. Titled “Watch Your Step! Assessing Personal Carbon Footprint”, the panel will focus on low-carbon transportation on campus, sustainable eating habits, and carbon footprint assessment. We have invited Professor Millard-Ball from Luskin School of Urban...
Register Here Since its debut in a United Nations report in 2006, ESG—the acronym for environmental, social, and governance issues—has captivated the attention of businesses, governments, and academics. Today, ESG...
Join the USGBC-LA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Emerging Professionals, and Women in Green Committees for a panel discussion about entering the sustainability job market and furthering your career if you’re...
As climate change becomes increasingly urgent, cities around the world are making ambitious plans to mitigate its causes and adapt to its impacts. Too often these plans are unjust. Plans...
