UCLA Sustainability

Free Food from the Dining Halls
2023-11-28 22:00, 2023-11-16 22:00, 2023-11-15 22:00, 2023-11-14 22:00, 2023-11-09 22:00, 2023-11-08 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement, 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, 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.

Oxy Live! Presents: A Conversation with Rebecca Solnit
2023-11-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Choi Auditorium (Johnson Hall 200), Occidental College, 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles, CA, 90041, United States
Occidental College and OXY ARTS are pleased to present Oxy Live!, a conversation series highlighting a diverse lineup of cultural luminaries at the forefront of their fields. Hosted by acclaimed interviewer and cultural interlocutor Paul Holdengräber.
Writer, historian and activist Rebecca Solnit is the author of twenty-five books on feminism, environmental and urban history, popular power, social change and insurrection, wandering and walking, hope and catastrophe.
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Let's Talk Trash: Senator Allen Virtual Webinar on Composting and Recycling
2023-11-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
In recent years, the California Legislature has created several new laws that change how we dispose of packaging and food waste. Recycling and composting are important components of long-term sustainability goals. For those of us who are eager to do our part, it can be confusing to determine what goes in which bin – or even how to get the right bins in the first place.
Join Senator Ben Allen and Athens Services Director of Sustainability and Zero Waste Programs Jessica Aldridge to learn about California’s new composting and recycling requirements, as well as best practices for residents and businesses in Los Angeles County.
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Breaking Down Barriers to Buying Carbon Removal
2023-11-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
Join an exciting online discussion with Erik Hansen (Workday), Rafael Broze (Microsoft), Hannah Bebbington (Frontier & Stripe), and Elizabeth Troein, PhD (Carbontech Consulting) about how more companies of all sizes can purchase durable and scalable carbon removal solutions. Learn how leaders approach carbon removal purchasing, how to gain internal support for removals, and where carbon-neutrality or net-zero strategies play a role.
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LA Climate Reality Movers and Shakers Series
2023-11-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Join the Los Angeles Climate Reality Project for our monthly chapter meeting, with guest Ed Begley, Jr.
Ed Begley, Jr. has moved easily between feature, television, and theater projects. Among many feature films, Ed has been seen in Amsterdam and a number of Christopher Guest films, such as Best In Show. He has also had recurring roles on Six Feet Under, Arrested Development, and Portlandia.
Turning up at Hollywood events on his bicycle, Ed has been considered an environmental leader in the Hollywood community for many years. He serves on the boards of The Coalition For Clean Air and The Thoreau Institute, and has won awards for his environmental work from the California League of Conservation Voters, NRDC, and Heal the Bay.
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Climate Policy and the Inflation Reduction Act
2023-11-20 12:00 - 13:30 | HYBRID: Online and at Hanson Bridget LLP, 425 Market St, 26th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
Join a special lunch & learn to delve into the trajectory of climate policy after the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). What effects has the IRA had and what do we expect down the road? How is it affecting regulatory initiatives by EPA and the states? Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the IRA’s ongoing implementation, broader impacts of the largest climate spending legislation in U.S. history, and what it means for our future.
On Zoom and In-Person
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Speaker:
Professor Daniel Farber is the Sho Sato Professor of Law and the Faculty Director of the Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment at the University of California, Berkeley. A leading authority on environmental and constitutional law, his publications have been influential in addressing the legal and policy challenges posed by climate change.

Whole-System Gardens: Nature's Intelligence Guiding the Future of Design
2023-11-18 11:00 - 12:30 | UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion, 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
As part of a public learning series, discover how whole-system gardens are a potent approach to the challenges of a changing climate.
Join the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden and Shawn Maestretti, the founder and principal landscape architect of Studio Petrichor, as he invites us to rethink our connection with the land by tapping into Nature’s wisdom.
Through captivating visual storytelling, Shawn will guide us on a journey that explores our relationship with planet Earth. He will unearth potent tools to transform urban landscapes impacted by human activity into water-conscious, biodiverse, and vibrant environments that redefine our perception of beauty.
Throughout his presentation, Shawn will delve into key concepts such as rainfall integration, soil optimization, embracing the Carbon Culture, cultivating a passion for native plants, and harnessing the power of community as a catalyst for change. With his deep-rooted passion, extensive experience, and unwavering optimism, Shawn inspires his audiences to take action.

Open House: Women in the Hydrogen Revolution
2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:30 | AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, 2451 Signal St, Los Angeles, CA, 90731, United States
The scientific properties of hydrogen enable clean energy production and storage, businesses involved in the hydrogen sector drive economic growth and diversification, and the social value of hydrogen lies in its ability to reduce environmental impact, provide energy access, and contribute significantly to mitigating climate change. Embracing hydrogen technologies thus represents a powerful convergence of scientific innovation, economic opportunity, and social progress.
This event aims to explore the pivotal role women play in shaping the future of clean energy and fostering positive change in our society. Agenda: Keynote Addresses by Industry Leaders: Alison Hawkins, General Manager, Hydrogen for Mobility, Air Products and Katrina Regan, Engineering & Technology Development Manager, Angeles Link, SoCalGas
About the Speakers: Alison Hawkins: With extensive experience in the hydrogen industry, Alison Hawkins, General Manager for the Hydrogen for Mobility business of Air Products, will share her expertise in driving sustainable growth and innovation within the sector.
Katrina Regan: As the Engineering & Technology Development Manager for Angeles Link, Katrina brings a wealth of knowledge in clean energy innovations and safety protocols. Her insights into renewable hydrogen pipeline systems are invaluable in our pursuit of a cleaner future.
Join for an enlightening evening to delve into the future of clean energy, the role of women in this revolution, and the intersection of equity, environmental impact, and economic growth.

Oral Histories of Environmental Illness Symposium, "Canary Knowledge: Chronic Fatigue, Chemical Sensitivities and the Limits of Medicine"
2023-11-17 09:30 - 2023-11-18 13:00 | HYBRID: Hershey Hall Salon (158) and Online, 612 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
With the surge in numbers of “unrecovered” from the Co-V2 pandemic, the public’s interest has turned to disability and caregiver activism, ongoing remissions protocols, and patient-led research networks established by those living with chronic fatigue, multiple chemical sensitivity, tick-borne illnesses, and autoimmune conditions (e.g. HIV, lupus, Crohn’s). This conference bridges the immediate before and after of Co-V2’s effects on this growing population of the chronically ill, and often medically abandoned, to ask how they—like the proverbial canaries in the coal mine—have defined and laid the groundwork for disability justice, art, and activism.
This event is part of a three-year multi-campus research grant at the University of California focusing on “Abolition Medicine and Disability Justice: Mapping Inequity and Renewing the Social Project.”
Hybrid event. The event will be in-person and live-streamed on CSW|Streisand Center’s YouTube channel @UCLACSW.
In-person Waitlist Only. Virtual Spots Available.
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Electrifying LA’s Cargo Handling: Progress & Opportunities
2023-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are well on their way toward electrification, but the road to zero emission is a long one.
Join us for a panel discussion webinar on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 1pm featuring expert panelists from the Port of Los Angeles, Southern California Edison, and Earthjustice. The panelists will share updates on the progress being made to transition to zero-emission cargo handling equipment at ports in L.A. County, as well as their recommendations for solutions that would accelerate deployment.
This conversation marks the publication of a new report by the UCLA Emmett Institute and UC Berkeley’s Center for Law Energy & the Environment. The report, tilted “A Heavy Lift: Policy Solutions to Accelerate Deployment of Zero-Emission Cargo Handling Equipment at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles and Beyond,” will be published in advance of the webinar on Tuesday, November 14.
Panelists:
Brian Bustamante, Senior Advisor, Government & Institutions · Southern California Edison
Jacob Goldberg, Environmental Specialist · Port of Los Angeles
Regina Hsu, Senior Attorney, California Regional Office, Earthjustice
Moderated by Emmett/Frankel Fellow Beth Kent
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E2 1 Hotels Fellowship: 2023 Fellow Showcase
2023-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Please join this webinar to meet E2’s 2023 1 Hotels Fellows and learn about their innovative projects to advance sustainability, environmental justice and a clean economy for all.
The E2 1Hotels Fellowship supports emerging leaders in developing and implementing projects that amplify the business and economic case for smart policies to address pressing environmental issues.
On this webinar, you’ll hear directly from our fellows and be able to ask questions about their projects that address a diverse set of issues ranging from access to clean energy careers, to electrification and agriculture.
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Cities on the Frontline: Humans and Habitats
2023-11-16 06:00 - 07:00 | Online
To create a healthy urban habitat, natural systems can play a pivotal role in climate adaptation but requires seamless integration and respect for natural systems to mitigate environmental risks and ensure human well-being.
Leon Kapetas, Lead for Climate Resilience, Programs, R-Cities; Tina Marano, Future Communities Lead – Americas GHD; Sander Klaasen, Senior Landscape Architect, City of Rotterdam, Netherlands; & Shilesh Hariharan, Madras Terrace, Chennai, India will explore the challenges and opportunities, perspective in past experiences, lessons learned, and what best practices that integrate natural systems into urban ecosystems can do for cities and communities.
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Building Performance vs. People Performance
2023-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 | UCLA Perloff Hall, DeCafe, 365 Portola Plaza, Room 1302, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
A look at the evolution of goals, strategies, and methods for making buildings more sustainable across the portfolio of projects spanning the career of Lance Collins, AIA, NOMA (MArch II ’99), an architect, urban planner, and sustainability specialist.
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Second annual H.E.A.T Happy Hour
2023-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | HiDef Brewing, 1203 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
Enjoy an evening to connect with up-and-coming leaders from various fields (food and drink options available; no-host bar).
Take public transportation or bike share due to the closure of the 10 Freeway. HiDef Brewing is accessible via the Metro A and E lines at the Pico Station. A Metro bike share station is located on 12th and Hill Street. Paid lots and metered street parking are also available.
The featured speakers for the night will be Director of Resilience and Organizational Strategy, Natalie Hernandez, and Climate Planning and Resilience Coordinator, Lia Cohen. Natalie and Lia will be speaking on all things resilience and the latest projects they’ve been leading at Climate Resolve.
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Young Professionals in Energy: Panel Discussion - Building Electrification
2023-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Wedbush Center, 1000 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA, 90017, 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. This in-person event promises to be informative and inspiring. Mark your calendars and come be part of the clean energy revolution!
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Oceanic Studies Book Forum
2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:30 | HYBRID: UCLA James West Alumni Center, Founders Room and Online, 325 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, 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.
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The State of Climate Action in 2023
2023-11-15 07:00 - 08:30 | 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, highlighting both signals of positive change and instances of lackluster progress that continue to fall far short of global climate goals. Tune in to hear discussions from climate leaders about the key actions needed to accelerate transformational change this decade and ask panelists your most pressing questions about the state of climate action ahead of COP28.
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The Need to GROW Film Screening and Panel Discussion
2023-11-11 14:00 - 16:30 | Santa Monica Main Library – Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, 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 — revealing not only the potential of localized food production working with nature, but our opportunity as individuals to help regenerate our planet’s dying soils and participate in the restoration of the Earth.
Live Panel Discussion
A panel discussion of experts will follow the film.
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Hollywood Housing & Climate Happy Hour
2023-11-09 18:00 - 20:30 | St Felix Hollywood, 1602 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, 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!
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Preparing for COP28 - Webinar: “Key Issues to Watch at COP28”
2023-11-09 16:00 - 17:30 | 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.
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“My Home Sank Quietly”: Tuvalu, Maps, Documentary Film, and Climate Change
2023-11-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Charles E. Young Research Library, Main Conference Room 11360, 280 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, 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 due to climate change?
How can we use maps to support climate justice efforts?
What does the global prioritization of digital spaces over combatting the loss of entire physical nations to climate change mean for our future?
How does the medium of information impact how we think about climate change? What differs between written text, maps, and documentary film?
How do we battle climate change despair?

There will be English language subtitles for the screening.
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Responding to the Climate Crisis in Times of Uncertainty: A Clarion Call for Climate Leadership
2023-11-09 05:30 - 06:30 | 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 underscore why a renewed sense of commitment to the Paris Agreement is needed to drive breakthrough solutions across the $100 billion finance commitment, the global goal on adaptation, loss and damage funding arrangements, the new global goal on finance, equitably phasing out fossil fuels and more.
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2023 Delta Murphy Lecture
2023-11-08 17:30 - 19:30 | USC Davidson Conference Center, Vineyard Room, 3409 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90007, United States
Join this deep dive into storytelling as a way to communicate and inspire action on issues related to the environment and climate.
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What to watch for, and ignore, at the UN Climate Talks in Dubai
2023-11-08 12:15 - 13:30 | 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 also be in Dubai to participate in events and engage in dialogue with environmental law colleagues from around the world.
Join four of our faculty experts, including several who will be on the ground in Dubai, for a panel discussion that previews the top challenges and opportunities for international negotiation, including fossil fuel phase-out, methane regulation, and the risks of climate overshoot. The conference has already faced criticism thanks to the host country’s status as a major oil producer. We’ll hear how that dynamic could affect the outcome of the talks.
Mary Nichols, Distinguished Counsel
Ted Parson, Faculty Director
Alex Wang, Faculty Co-Director
Moderated by Cara Horowitz, Executive Director
This event is on Zoom.
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4th Annual NorCal Symposium on Climate and Health
2023-11-08 12:00 - 17:00 | 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
Session 2: How to include equity in climate and health education and garner institutional support
Session 3: Keynote: Our Children’s Trust
Session 4: Empowering Tomorrow: Cutting edge climate change and health education
Session 5: Leadership Panel: Stanford, UCD, & UCSF
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