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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. The 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 […]

This course provides essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient. GBCI, AIA, and PDH credits are available! About this event The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performance buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills. This course teaches the foundational concepts of sustainability – and provides an […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! If you are a student or staff, Bruin Dine would love for you to come get hot & untouched food from the #1 dining […]

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. Current methods for making ammonia produce significant carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions—almost 2% of the global total. Low-carbon production methods can […]

Join the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment for a panel discussion exploring the extent to which climate change is contributing to the intensity of California’s ongoing deadly storms, what modeling is telling us to expect in the future and how residents and decision-makers can plan and prepare for those projected impacts, particularly in overburdened […]

Join to hear Paul Gosselin from the California Department of Water Resources talk about sustainable groundwater management in California. Learn about how California is implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and adjusting to climate change, while trying to balance agriculture’s pressing water needs. REGISTER HERE California depends on groundwater for up to 60% of […]

Extreme weather events are among the most dangerous shocks that plague cities and are becoming increasingly common as a result of climate change, impacting people's livelihood and well-being, especially the most vulnerable. In 2022 alone, the catastrophic extreme weather and climate disasters that impacted the United States are estimated to have cost at least $1 […]

Clean energy is clearly the way of the future and one of the fastest-growing and most innovative sectors in our economy. We are witnessing a sea change whereby top talent are combining their professional skills with a drive to shape an inclusive clean energy future. Our country and the world need the best, brightest, and […]

Join Next 10 and Beacon Economics for a briefing to discuss the findings of the 14th annual California Green Innovation Index, primarily digital for the first time to allow readers to learn and interact with the findings of the report at https://greeninnovationindex.org. The briefing will be paneled by F. Noel Perry (Founder) and Stephanie Leonard […]

Join the jane b semel HCI Community Garden in its first workshop of the quarter with UCLA’s Master Gardener James Bassett! We'll talk hot, cold, and even worm composting! Please feel free to bring your food scraps and uncoated paper recycling to the program. REGISTER HERE

The struggle for environmental justice defines many of the communities that make up Los Angeles. This winter we welcome you to come and hear from some of the region's leaders about the issues communities have faced, continue to face, and to learn from their activism and commitment. Angelo Logan Senior Director, Environmental and Climate Justice […]

Join for a free webinar to beautify your home and garden. Webinars are approximately 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute period to answer questions and take orders for compost bins. Learn about backyard and worm composting to create a rich soil amendment to nourish your garden. REGISTER HERE

Graduate students are invited to join the farmers market for free seasonal fruits, veggies and herbs! First come, first serve, while supplies last.

Join Counterforce Lab's new lecture series inaugural session: introduction with the Counterforce Lab Team. Admission is free, and refreshments/snacks will be served. Eyes in the Sky, Birds in the Heart and Mind is Counterforce Lab’s new lecture series. As a point of departure, they will focus on the Biophilia Treehouse, Counterforce’s flagship project, a public […]

The Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, Wade Crowfoot, hosts monthly discussions with leaders and big thinkers from across California to discuss emerging natural resources issues. This open forum allows for new and different perspectives about how we best steward California’s resources. These events are public, live-streamed on YouTube, and recorded for later viewing. […]

We need millions of people working on climate to address the demands of the climate crisis. In the next ten years, we can expect 100 million people to transition their careers to climate. Getting a climate job is one of the most tangible climate actions an individual can make; it's 40+ hours a week that […]

Presented by Paul M. Ong Research Professor, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Director, UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge California’s intense affordable housing crisis has highlighted the fundamental linkage between land use, transportation, climate policy, and equity. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the main contributor to climate change, is a priority policy goal for the state […]

Is it too good to be true? Can we indeed protect the environment, grow jobs, promote racial equity, and enhance community well-being? Join UC Riverside's School of Public Policy in conversation with Cecilia Estolano, as they discuss promising trends towards environmental sustainability and racial equity in Southern California, including in the Inland Empire region. REGISTER […]

Record-breaking storms dropped enough water on California to cover the entire state in about eight inches of water. But very little of it was captured or stored, a missed opportunity as more prolonged droughts intensify with climate change. In this webinar, you will hear from leading water experts on the status of new water storage […]

For many, the start of a new year signals a renewed interest in healthier eating, but what does that mean? The research regarding what — and when — we should eat has evolved quite a bit. Bring your questions for our experts during this live discussion and learn how people of all ages can improve […]

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! If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment, this […]

You’re invited to an Ocean Science Trust briefing in partnership with California Sea Grant and USC Sea Grant to discuss the recently released report, A Deep Ocean DDT+ Research Needs Assessment for the Southern California Bight. Jointly facilitated by both Sea Grant Programs, this community-driven assessment provides a research agenda for future investments and immediate […]

Join Deloitte Digital and hear from industry experts from Delta, Hewlett Packard, Logitech, USC, UCLA, and Deloitte on the latest trends and innovations that are shaping the future of sustainable business. This is a two hour event broken into three 30 min “panels” touching on Sustainability and the Role of Higher Ed, Role of the […]

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. REGISTER HERE

Graduate students are invited to join the farmers market for free seasonal fruits, veggies and herbs! First come, first serve, while supplies last.

José Pablo Ambrosi was born in Mexico City in 1979. He studied Architecture at the National Autonomous University of Mexico and at the ETSAB in Barcelona. He holds an MBA from IPADE in Mexico. He was project architect from 2004 to 2008 at Fabric, a Mexican architecture firm, until he started his own real estate […]

With a shared commitment to “turn the university inside out” and invite artists, community organizers, and movement leaders to undertake power-shifting scholarship and pedagogy focused on social change, the UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy, the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, and cityLAB-UCLA are pleased to announce Steve Diaz, Melissa Acedera, Josiah Edwards, and […]

The Common Experience invites you to attend our inaugural Upcycle Fair! Join us as we gather well-loved, secondhand clothing pieces and breathe new life into them. You will have an opportunity to donate old attire, then peruse our second-hand closet for some FREE fresh pickups. Our multiple upcycling stations will be available to give your […]

The first edition of The Making of Environmental Law was a foundational book that surveyed the first 30 years of modern environmental law. Since then, the landscape of environmental protections in the face of global warming has continued to change in dramatic ways. At this UCLA Emmett Institute book talk, Richard Lazarus will discuss the […]

Join this virtual career fair using the online platform Brazen. After signing in, you'll be able to explore the available information and opportunities, and participate in 1-on-1 text- or video-based chats with representatives from environmental and water organizations. Share your background and experience, and get all your questions answered. REGISTER HERE This online platform offers […]

UCLA First Thursdays has two parts: daytime activations at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market and evening block parties with different thematic experiences. We invite you to discover something new in Westwood! REGISTER HERE Westwood Village Farmers' Market 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Mentorship Cafe | February 2, 2023 Your journey with UCLA Alumni doesn’t have to […]

The Pacific island state of Vanuatu risks disappearance as sea levels rise. Hear from international law advocate Richard Dicker as he recounts Vanuatu's effort to obtain an advisory opinion from the ICJ on climate change. Richard Dicker Lecturer, UCLA School of Law, Founding Director of the International Justice Program at Human Rights Watch Introduction by […]

ClimateCAP has partnered with Terra.do to organize a virtual job fair, exclusively for MBA students who are interested in climate tech & clean energy careers. There is no cost to participate and any currently enrolled MBA student is welcome to attend. REGISTER HERE Note: This job fair is open to registrations from MBA candidates only. […]

Clockshop’s quarterly Listening By Moonrise program, in collaboration with Earth Sessions, returns to LA State Historic Park, featuring performances and immersive sound experiences with leading multi-disciplinary sound artists. On the eve of the full moon (or as close to it), this program offers listeners moments of reflection, connection, and joy while experiencing music and sound […]