This is the fifth event of the 2022-23 Mellon Sawyer Seminar Precarious Ecologies: Science and Social Justice in the Production of Environmental Knowledge. Nearly a century after it was encased in concrete for flood control, the LA River has in recent years become a source of hope for a renewed urban ecology, as well as...

Join Sempervirens Fund’s Laura McLendon for a look at new evidence about the climate crisis, the impact on redwoods, and how the organization is responding. REGISTER HERE Webinars are the last Tuesday of each month (January - October).

Join and meet companies working byte by byte and acre by acre to solve the climate crisis. REGISTER HERE About Terra.do job fairs Action-packed job fairs each month, giving candidates upfront access to hear from companies about their climate solutions and why you should join them. Hear about dozens of open roles, in a single...

The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) and the Transportation Electrification Partnership put forth a call for action in 2019 for 40% of all drayage trucks serving the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to be zero emission by 2028, and have steadily advocated for significant deployment of charging infrastructure to facilitate the rapid adoption...

Join Sunday, April 2nd, for the annual UCLA La Kretz Center Public Lecture, which will have Drs. Jennifer Norris and Brad Shaffer to discuss California's pathbreaking initiative to conserve 30% of California natural areas by 2030. Please join for an informal presentation and lively discussion led by Dr. Jennifer Norris, the California Deputy Secretary for...

The conference brings political VIPs together with students and the local community to discuss politically realistic solutions to climate change. The conference is FREE. You can participate in person, via Zoom, or via livestream. Lunch is provided. Space is limited. Registration is required. Lunch begins at 12:00 p.m., followed by two back-to-back panels, each featuring...

Meet innovative companies hiring hardware and software engineers across industries. REGISTER HERE About Terra.do job fairs Terra.do hosts action-packed job fairs each month, giving candidates upfront access to hear from companies about their climate solutions and why you should join them. Hear about dozens of open roles, in a single event Engage directly with CXOs...

As we build a more climate-resilient California, it’s important we look at the solutions living beneath our feet. Healthy soils form the foundation of thriving farmlands, communities, and ecosystems. By focusing on practices and incentives that promote soil health, we can improve our farming system and food security, protect water quality and quantity, and sustain...

Many disabled birders are not able to hold binoculars, or cannot get into position to see through a spotting scope on a tripod. Adaptive birding equipment makes this possible! Mounts that attach to mobility devices, like wheelchairs, can hold up optics and allow access to close-up views of birds. But what features of these mounts...

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! Westwood Village Farmers' Market 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. UCLA Climate Justice Conversations Farmers’ Market Pop-Up| April 6th, 2023 Let’s kick off Earth Month with...

With Sue Burak, former Sierra Avalanche Center forecaster. Join WMRC and Sue Burak as she discusses the science behind recent Eastern Sierra avalanche activity and climate changes implications on the phenomenon. Sue Burak has been fascinated by snow, weather and avalanches in the eastern Sierra for many winters. Past project include study of snow properties...

Volunteers will have the opportunity to construct care packages and baggies containing hygiene products, daily essentials, & clothes. After construction of the packages, volunteers will go out into Westwood and/or the surrounding LA community to distribute the resources and provide support for individuals experiencing homelessness. REGISTER HERE

One person’s trash is another’s sweet ride! Transportation’s popular Bike Recycling Day returns on Saturday, April 8, to the northwest corner of the Parking Structure 8 rooftop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Members of the UCLA community with a valid BruinCard will have an opportunity to receive a used bike or bike parts for...

Counterforce Lab Salon, ep. 5 Augmented Reality + Interspecies Friendship + Community-Storytelling Dr. Francesca Albrezzi (UCLA Digital Humanities) and Yogan Müller (UCLA DMA) will explore how digital methodologies can open up immersive experiences for sensory modalities of engagement between the human and the more-than-human. This newly-to-be-built AR interface will offer a virtual space where viewers...

Background With increasing market share of zero emission vehicles in California and reductions of tailpipe emissions, non-combustion sources have become the dominating source of traffic emissions. Non-combustion sources of traffic emissions include brake and tire wear. Emissions studies have been conducted on vehicular non-combustion emissions through various study designs, including ambient measurements, laboratory modeling, and...

UCLA Water is hosting an online seminar on the Climate-Wildfire-Stormwater Nexus: featuring the research insights of Sanjay Mohanty and Onja Raoelison, with framing remarks and panel discussion from Faith Kearns and Ken Susilo. REGISTER HERE

Have Energy Efficiency (EE), Building Electrification (BE), Transportation Electrification (TE), and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) got you feeling like you’re in over your head? If so, join this Overview of Building Electrification! This class, the second in a BE series, being offered by the Energy Education Centers (EECs) will expand upon topics introduced in ‘Building...

Join USC’s Arts and Climate Collective for an Earth Month celebration and festival that uplifts and empowers the community to imagine a fossil-free L.A.! The event, which is free and open to everyone, will feature conversations with experts and activists, food giveaways, live music, and a resource fair that allows attendees to connect with organizations...

Mihaela Mihai, Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Edinburgh, will give a lecture on "Representing Environmental Grief" on Wednesday, April 19th at 4:00pm. In addition, Dr. Mihai will participate in several other events, including a Reading Group session.

Buckle up. The transition to cleaner energy is speeding up and a pair of recent climate laws promises to really put America’s foot on the accelerator. But how these laws are implemented at the local, state, and national level will determine whether the U.S. can meet increasingly urgent climate goals as well as benefit communities...

Join this job fair in collaboration with Keep Cool where we all agree the most important thing in this world is "our planet!” REGISTER HERE About Terra.do job fairs Terra.do hosts action-packed job fairs each month, giving candidates upfront access to hear from companies about their climate solutions and why you should join them. Hear...

Come learn about Park Planning! RPOSD’s Technical Assistance program (TAP) will be hosting a Virtual Brown Bag Lunch with featured guest Chester Kano, the Chief of Development at the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. VIRTUAL MEETING ACCESS DETAILS Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the...

The Blue + Green 2023 series is a 4 part series taking place in person and virtually in celebrating of Earth Day beginning Thursday April 13, 2023 and concluding on Saturday April 29, 2023. You are registering to attend: Session 1: Aquaculture to Restore! (Virtual) The goal of the project is to shine a spotlight...

Join this Earth Month speaker panel in-person at the UCLA campus! The panel features environmental activist Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah), Indigenous ecologist Ary Sanchez-Amaya, and UCLA Chief Sustainability Officer Nurit Katz. They will discuss environmentalism through the lenses of research, the work of Indigenous communities, community engagement, and more. REGISTER HERE Open to everyone, not just...

Remember that sweater with a hole in it, jacket missing a button, and shirt that is so boring it never leaves your closet? Learn how to mend and spruce up your clothing with provided materials while chatting about what fashion means to you and environmental justice issues within the fashion industry.

WAW is a collaborative event amongst UCLA student-orgs and faculty that works to inform students about waste consciousness, sustainable practices, and environmental health.

Join to celebrate EARTH MONTH at the Ishihara Park Learning Garden. Start some of your own seeds, dissect an Owl Pellet, talk hot composting, make your own smudge stick, investigate the worm bin and help decorate the sidewalk all around our garden to celebrate Mother Earth. Bring your own reusable cups/plates/utensils and be entered to...

Compostable Farm Day exists to strengthen our relationship with local ecosystems. By encouraging people to engage with all five senses—to see an orchard, touch a compost pile, hear ducks chattering, taste freshly picked produce, and speak with growers of all levels—we aim to create an experience for the community that is not only fun, family-friendly,...

Pando Days brings colleges and universities together from across the California Southland to help implement the most ambitious sustainability plan in the country. The Pando Awards celebrate and reward the courage and success of the Pando Days ’22 projects. Join LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (District 5), LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath (District 3), Paul...

The panelists work at a variety of companies in the sustainable filmmaking space—major studios, sustainability coordinators on specific shows, documentarians, and climate activists. They include: - Juli Shultz, Senior Manager, Sustainability & Climate Action at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - Heidi Kindberg, VP Sustainability at HBO & HBO Max - Lena...

Climate Justice Conversations invites you to Cooking Up Resilience, a private cooking class for 10 special guests led by UCLA Teaching Kitchen’s Chef Julia Rhoton. Learn how to cook a plant-based, affordable meal and end the night eating together with a dinner full of conversation about the joys of cooking and the importance of food...

Presented By: Television Academy Foundation Special Thanks: Los Angeles Times and The Walt Disney Company A recent USC-Good Energy study on Climate Silence reported that only 0.6% of all scripted film and television released between 2016 and 2020 mention the term “climate change” and only 2.8% of all scripts included any climate-related terms. The massive...

EVENT OVERVIEW The Blue + Green 2023 series is a 4 part series taking place in person and virtually in celebrating of Earth Day beginning Thursday April 13, 2023 and concluding on Saturday April 29, 2023. You are registering to attend Session 2: Building a Sustainable Workforce in an Emerging Blue Economy (In-Person) To be...

The fifth annual Luskin Summit will feature a keynote address, the unveiling of our annual poll about life in Los Angeles and a closing session, plus breakout discussions in three tracks: Housing; Equitable Policy; Water and Climate Policy REGISTER HERE SCHEDULE (subject to change as speakers are confirmed) Check-In and Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Keynote Address:...

This is a hybrid event. For those attending virtually, a Zoom link will be sent out the day of the event. As the planet nears the critical warming threshold of 1.5C (3F), a class of controversial climate interventions, often described under the umbrella term of “Geoengineering”—the intentional manipulation of Earth’s planetary environment to offset the...

Join this virtual career fair to learn more about job opportunities at the California Energy Commission (CEC). The CEC is recruiting for a wide range of positions — not all of them require an energy background! The Energy Commission, which is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency, is leading the state to a...

The impact of drought and water scarcity on cities can be highly detrimental. France experienced a historic drought in the summer of 2022, which prompted almost nationwide water restrictions and triggered a new movement on "sobriety", the realization of the need to save water. US cities are facing similar challenges, and some cities have proven...

The Greater Los Angeles (LA) Region has made significant strides towards electrifying and decarbonizing its buildings. Now, with the passage and implementation of the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), LA and California have the opportunity to work closely together to ensure its residents are aware of and can access the financial opportunities to electrify their...

Bridging The Gap Between Science and Action! Join Artificial Intelligence Los Angeles (AI LA)'s fourth annual Earth Summit, an enlightening event designed for environmentally conscious researchers, professionals, and investors. In this gathering, domain experts will share their insights on climate problems through lightning talks and panel discussions. This year, Rachel Payne, Portfolio Director at X,...

California confronts a set of interlocking policy challenges that threaten its future vitality. The state has long been a magnet to people across the U.S. and the world seeking economic opportunity and a high quality of life. But as the price of housing has spiraled out of control and as climate change has multiplied the...

Mihaela Mihai, Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Edinburgh, will give a lecture on "Representing Environmental Grief" on Wednesday, April 19th at 4:00pm. In addition, Dr. Mihai will participate in several other events, including a seminar on architecture, political violence, and collective memory.

UCLA's annual Earth Day Fair is held by E3's Earth Month Campaign. This year, the theme is Conservation and Biodiversity, with an aim to educate the community about ecological issues and preserving natural habitats. This is an activities fair where students can find organizations that they may be interested in and participate in educational activities,...

LA Sanitation & Environment's (LASAN) signature event is back in full force with over 40 educational (and fun) exhibitors, City vehicles to explore, tons of photo ops, a kids zone, games, prizes, and free food & beverages, while supplies last. LASAN will also be hosting composting workshops at the event! In the spirit of environmental...

Be part of the press event kicking off the opening of the CA Center for Climate Change Education! Hear from Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan, Mayor Karen Bass, the Los Angeles Community College District Chancellor, and WLAC's President about this first-of-its-kind resource that prepares students for careers in the clean energy and climate technology industries. Admission...

Volunteer at Stone Canyon Creek for invasive species removal and cleanup. There will be a picnic afterwards with snacks and games.

A discussion of Christina Dunbar-Hester's book, Oil Beach: How Toxic Infrastructure Threatens Life in the Ports of Los Angeles and Beyond (University of Chicago Press, 2023). The author will be joined in conversation by Ashley Carse (Vanderbilt University) and Deborah Cowen (University of Toronto), moderated by Juan De Lara (USC). Co-sponsored by the Center on...

The Interfaith Living Learning Community (LLC) is excited to announce its very first time Hill-wide Food 4 Thought. Every week, LLC students engage amongst themselves in powerful and meaningful conversations where they learn about views and lifestyles from others that are different from their own. Now, The LLC is bringing this program to everyone on...

Speakers Aviva Altmann ('13), Principal, The Bridgespan Group Jennifer Li Shen, Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Blue Garnet Gayle Northrop ('96), Adjunct Assistant Professor, UCLA Anderson; President, Northrop Nonprofit Consulting (Moderator) The panel will discuss leveraging the tools of consulting, research and strategy to accelerate systematic change in the nonprofit and for-profit arenas. It will explore...

Join author and historian Jared Farmer for an introduction to his book Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees, and a conversation about new ways to think about redwoods—on the individual, population, and species level—and about what our past with redwoods means for their future. REGISTER HERE Webinars are the last Tuesday of each month...

Join the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment for a conversation with population ecologist and environmental activist Paul R. Ehrlich, who will discuss his life and work with Woods Institute Director Chris Field following the publication of Ehrlich’s autobiography, Life: A Journey Through Science and Politics. In a career spanning more than 60 years, Ehrlich,...

The percentage of VC funding going to underrepresented founders remains stubbornly and depressingly low. These panelists are here to change that. This event will highlight VC investors in Los Angeles using capital as a vehicle to make the startup ecosystem more inclusive and innovative. Speakers Laurel Mintz, Founder and General Partner, Fabric VC Austin Clements,...

Hello, green job seekers! Join the 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 is a great opportunity for you. REGISTER HERE Participating Companies TBA Location: Online Past Participating Companies Include:...

Design impacts everything we do - from the spaces we inhabit, to the clothes we wear, to the images we see. Join us for a panel conversation exploring how designers are creating sustainable solutions for today. It's one thing to design for the future; these professionals are implementing actionable change that address our environment. Featuring...

Three leading environmental thinkers discuss the global fight for ocean justice, in a world grappling with the impacts of overfishing and climate change. They will also discuss the Tyler Prize Laureate's call to end fishing on the high seas – as well as reflect on the Tyler Prize, which is this year celebrating its 50th...

This panel explores avenues to make an impact from within a large organization. Speakers Natalie Byrne, Founder, blank space Ahmed Elshinnawy, Senior Manager - Sustainability & Climate, Deloitte Digital Sunny Sohrabian, Director of Sustainability, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Magali Delmas, Professor of Management; Faculty Director, Center for Impact, UCLA Anderson (Moderator) These panelists are...

This is a Spanish-Language event. REGISTER HERE

The Easton Center Innovation Challenge is a great example of the spirit of collective effort that is essential to success, exemplifying an invaluable partnership between UCLA Anderson and the greater UCLA campus, including our many students, faculty and alumni who are committed to innovation and advancements in health care and sustainability. This initiative brings together...

Four leading voices in the youth climate movement discuss the global fight for ocean justice with the 2023 Laureates of the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, Dr. Daniel Pauly and Dr. Rashid Sumaila. Join us for this special in-person conversation at the University of Southern California (USC) – moderated by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. USC...

The Institute for Digital Research & Education (IDRE) Early Career Researchers (ECR) Group is happy to announce this presentation by Victoria Rolandi, an IDRE fellow. Speaker: Victoria Rolandi, Ph.D. IDRE Fellow Mechanical and Aerospace Department University of California Los Angeles Understanding the transition of fluid flows has been and still is a crucial focus in...

The Blue + Green 2023 series is a 4 part series taking place in person and virtually in celebrating of Earth Day beginning Thursday April 13, 2023 and concluding on Saturday April 29, 2023. The goal of the project is to shine a spotlight on emerging aquaculture sector in our economy. Aquaculture and the supporting...

Take part in the annual City Nature Challenge and document the plants and animals on campus. Join your fellow naturalists and help document the local plants, birds, insects, fungi and other living things on campus. Bring a smartphone or digital camera to photograph species and download the iNaturalist app before you come. A macro or...