Los Angeles Union Station Train Festival 2023

Los Angeles Union Station 800 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

All aboard! Grab family and friends and join Los Angeles Union Station for #TrainFestival2023 on September 9 and 10 to celebrate the past, present and future of train travel with activations and programs throughout the iconic Los Angeles landmark. Railroad Equipment Tours & Displays Model Train Displays Architecture, Arts & Culture Tours Information Booths ShopLAUS […]

Sunset Restoration Event with Mujeres de la Tierra

Five Points Habitat Restoration Project at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area 4100 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join nature Nexus Institute (NNI) and Mujeres de la Tierra for a sunset restoration event at the Five Points Habitat Restoration Project at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. Enjoy a hands-on activity, plant walk, and habitat restoration work. Please register for this event in advance HERE! Email info@mujeresdelatierra.org for more information.

Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Docent Tour: North Side

Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing: North Side 27400 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills, CA, United States

Guided by the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Docents, each tour will lead small groups along publicly accessible trails near the South side of the construction site of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about how the crossing will ensure that local wildlife populations thrive into the […]

Open Wetlands event at the Ballona Wetlands

Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve 303 Culver Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The first Saturday and second Sunday of every month (except August). Los Angeles Audubon Society hosts the Open Wetlands event at the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve with the collaboration of Nature Nexus Institute (NNI) staff. Binoculars are available to borrow! Volunteers help visitors view aquatic invertebrates through microscopes, learn about the unique ecosystems found at […]

Sustainability Solutions Colloquium: Eli Yablonovitch

USC Michelson Center 101 & 102 1002 Childs Way MCB 101 & 102, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join visiting University of California, Berkeley Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences Professor Eli Yablonovitch for the inaugural gathering of the Sustainability Solutions Colloquium in MCB 101 & 102 from 3:30-5:00 PM on September 11th. This seminar will focus on Professor Yablonovitch’s research into the developing field of carbon sequestration through engineered dry biolandfills as a […]

Stanford Environment & Energy Panel Series: This is Not Your Usual Heat Extreme

Online

2023 has seen heat records smashed around the world in places like Phoenix, AZ, where temperatures of 110 degrees or more continued for over 30 straight days. Rising temperatures and increased heat have been accurately projected in climate change modeling, but to describe 2023 temperatures as the new normal is inaccurate; we are just beginning […]

Carbon Negative Technology to Solve the Climate Crisis

HYBRID: UCLA Mong Auditorium and Zoom Engineering VI, 404 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

SPECIAL EVENT Eli Yablonovitch & Harry Deckman Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Dept., University of California, Berkeley & UCLA Location: UCLA Engineering | Mong Auditorium Date/Time: September 12, 2023 | 4:00 pm PT Zoom: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/3965234221 Abstract: In 1977, the physicist Freeman Dyson1 proposed the burial of biomass, as a scalable, economical solution to the CO2 […]

Net Zero 2023 Conference

Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join Verdical Group September 13+14 in Los Angeles to experience educational sessions on climate, groundbreaking keynotes, an in-person expo, and more! REGISTER HERE

Insights from the New End of Life EV Battery Policy Simulator

Online

The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) powered by lithium ion batteries (LIBs) is a key mechanism for achieving environmental targets for greenhouse gas and air pollution mitigation in the transport sector. Yet, the potential impacts of producing and disposing of these batteries and the risks of resource constraints affecting the availability of materials required […]

MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate

Online

MBA Academy is a new virtual education series in which you can learn directly from business leaders, academic thought leaders and entrepreneurs about how to be an effective climate-conscious leader and navigate the new climate economy. The first speaker is Jamie Alexander, Director of Drawdown Labs at Project Drawdown. Jamie will discuss how every MBA […]

Community Habitat Restoration

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook State Park Visitor Center 6300 Hetzler Road, Culver City, CA, United States

Join this habitat restoration event! It’s a great opportunity to learn about native plants and local wildlife, all while spending some time outdoors in beautiful Baldwin Hills Parklands. This event is in partnership with California State Parks Foundation. Spaces are limited, so if you are interested in participating, please RSVP to the coordinator at least […]

2nd Annual Sustainable Landscape Open House and Summer Seed Saving

Ishihara Park Learning Garden 2909 Exposition Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, United States

Stop by Ishihara Park on Saturday, September 16th for the Sustainable Landscape Open House. Learn more about the City's Landscape Rebate program and get inspired with the landscape at Ishihara. REGISTER HERE Seed Saving Workshop Begins at 10:00 AM, with “Experts” leading through harvesting, cleaning and storing.

North America Climate Summit

HYBRID: The Westin New York at Times Square and Zoom

The International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) looks forward to welcoming delegates to its flagship North America Climate Summit (NACS) 2023 on 19-21 September, an official accredited event of New York Climate Week 2023 and the UN General Assembly 2023. Organized by IETA, in collaboration with the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP), NACS 2023 is an […]

Webinar: Driving Change: Advice for the National VMT-Fee Pilot

Online

Discover the future of road funding in the United States through an illuminating webinar. Hosted by Robert Puentes, the CEO of the Eno Center for Transportation, this event delves into insights from the groundbreaking research paper, “Driving Change: Advice for the National VMT-Fee Pilot.” Explore the evolving landscape of transportation funding, from the challenges posed […]

National Climate + Health Forum 2023

HYBRID: Washington, D.C., and online

At the National Climate + Health Forum 2023, join leaders from across health disciplines to share best practices, develop shared strategies to grow impact and commit to climate action that protects the public's health. Participants have the option of attending in person (space limited) or virtually. REGISTER HERE

CITRIS Research Exchange – Eli Yablonovitch: Carbon-negative Technology To Solve the Climate Crisis

HYBRID: UC Berkeley Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall and YouTube 2594 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

CITRIS Research Exchange with Eli Yablonovitch Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, UC Berkeley "Carbon-negative Technology To Solve the Climate Crisis" About Talk: In 1977, physicist Freeman Dyson proposed the burial of biomass as a scalable, economical solution to the carbon dioxide problem. Today we know that harvested vegetation should be buried in an […]

Environmental Leadership Initiative Informational Webinar

Online

Applications to apply for the two-year Environmental Leadership Initiative (ELI) fellowship program will be accepted starting on Monday, September 11, 2023, until Wednesday, October 4, 2023. ELI is hosted by Liberty Hill Foundation, through the generous support and investment from the Hewlett Foundation and Packard Foundation. During this time, the ELI program team will walk […]

Tools for Eco-Anxiety: Building Emotional Resilience in Climate Work

Online

In the face of the largest human-caused ecological crisis, it is difficult to maintain emotional equilibrium. In this 90-minute workshop, join other like-minded people who are working on climate change to gain tools and resources to increase ecologically focused emotional resilience. In this workshop, you will gain knowledge and actively engage in best practices designed […]

Kelp Kulture talk: Kendall Barbery, Director of partnerships and new programming, GreenWave

Online

Kendall Barbery, director of partnerships and new programming at GreenWave, will share lessons learned from the first commercially permitted bull kelp farm in California, along with a vision for leveraging the skills and tools of ocean farmers to support kelp restoration and recovery. RSVP to receive the Zoom information. REGISTER HERE

Los Angeles Business Council Sustainability Summit

University of Southern California, Town & Gown 665 W Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

This year’s Summit will address our clean energy future, revitalizing our buildings with carbon free power, water resources and drought, achieving a new all-electric transportation sector, and much more. REGISTER HERE