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Arts & Climate Collective Festival: Art, Food, and Community
Arts & Climate Collective Festival: Art, Food, and Community
Admssion is free. Reservations not required. Celebrate Earth Month with USC’s Arts & Climate Collective (ACC) at its annual festival and be inspired to create a healthy and sustainable city for all! Showcasing student artwork and projects that connect the arts and storytelling with environmental justice and highlighting efforts to build sustainable communities in Los […]
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UCLA Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Seminar: “Resurveying Colombia’s birds one century later,” with Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela
UCLA Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Seminar: “Resurveying Colombia’s birds one century later,” with Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela
Natalia Ocampo-Peñuela is a Columbian conservation ecologist who focuses on birds and using spatial tools for applied conservation. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Natalia is part of a group of Colombian scientists who together run the Colombia Resurvey Project. In this seminar, […]
“Wild Possibilities” Lunch & Learn – Maurice Salter Endowed Lecture in Nonprofits and Philanthropy
“Wild Possibilities” Lunch & Learn – Maurice Salter Endowed Lecture in Nonprofits and Philanthropy
A conversation with pioneering conservationist Kris Tompkins about how to forge an environmental career dedicated to public service. Kris Tompkins is president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation. She began her journey as an environmentalist in Southern California as one of the first six employees of Patagonia. She went on to lead the company for many […]
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UCLA First Thursdays: L.A. Vibes
UCLA First Thursdays: L.A. Vibes
Join UCLA’s award-winning First Thursdays series, with themed experiences that are always fresh and free! UCLA First Thursdays has two parts: 1. Daytime activities at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market (12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) 2. Evening thematic block parties (7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) This month's event will shine a light on all the inspiring ways […]
A Conversation with Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer and EVP at Mastercard
A Conversation with Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer and EVP at Mastercard
Join Chris Field, Director of Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, for a conversation with Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer and EVP at Mastercard. Ellen is spearheading the integration of Mastercard's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy into the organization. As part of this work, she is driving climate leadership for Mastercard-wide programs and commitments, […]
Food and Film: Food, Inc. 2
Food and Film: Food, Inc. 2
In-person: Q&A with filmmakers Robert Kenner, Melissa Robledo; Gerardo Reyes Chavez, Coalition of Immokalee Workers; producer Eric Schlosser; chef and restaurateur Alice Waters. Admission is free. No advance reservations. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served […]
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34th Annual Clean Air Awards
34th Annual Clean Air Awards
For over three decades, South Coast Air Quality Management District (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 in the areas of […]
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Heritage at High Tide: Archaeology and Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean – A Deep Dive into Cyprus’ and Greece’s Imperiled Treasures
a panel discussion organized by Professor Ioanna Kakoulli (Acting Director, UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture) The Eastern Mediterranean, a cradle of ancient civilizations, stands at the precipice of an unprecedented challenge. Coastal areas, including the island of Cyprus and Greece, like other regions in the Mediterranean are witnessing the relentless advance […]
Public Meeting – Comprehensive Plastics Reduction Program Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)
Public Meeting – Comprehensive Plastics Reduction Program Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)
The City of Los Angeles, through LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN), is pursuing efforts to reduce single-use plastics. The City of Los Angeles (City) is seeking to implement a citywide Comprehensive Plastics Reduction Program (proposed Program). As a result, the City through its Bureau of Sanitation (LASAN) has prepared a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report […]
Heart of the City: Wellness Festival
Heart of the City: Wellness Festival
The Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC), based at UCLA's Institute of of the Environment and Sustainability, will be tabling to share information about extreme heat preparedness at the Heart of the City Wellness Festival. Join LARC and dozens of exhibitors for health screenings, eco-friendly activities, local sporting teams, food trucks, […]
Guided UCLA Botanical Garden Tour
Guided UCLA Botanical Garden Tour
Join a Garden Guide for a free tour. Explore a living museum featuring collections of plants from around the globe! You’ll hear the stories of selected plants in the Garden and their relevance to human society. All ages are welcome. Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the Garden […]
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Towards securing sustainable climate finance to reduce overshoot risks
Towards securing sustainable climate finance to reduce overshoot risks
The discussion will focus on the latest state of affairs of climate finance, and the global priorities of 2024 and their expected outcomes. Furthermore, the speakers will review the most urgent systemic changes in climate finance architecture, and open a discussion on incentives for novel approaches to increase funding. Additionally, they will discuss how bring […]
Free Food from the Dining Halls
Free Food from the Dining Halls
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.
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Earth Month – Effective Communication & Sustainable Food System Storytelling
Earth Month – Effective Communication & Sustainable Food System Storytelling
Join an enlightening session delving into the art of effective communication and sustainable food system storytelling with Paula Perez, Oatly's Social Engagement & Community Growth Specialist. REGISTER HERE
Exhibition opening and LASER talk – “Hot Cling, Shear Magic, and the Mouthfeel of Capitalism: Images From the History of Ultra Processed Foods”
Exhibition opening and LASER talk – “Hot Cling, Shear Magic, and the Mouthfeel of Capitalism: Images From the History of Ultra Processed Foods”
Hot Cling, Shear Magic, and the Mouthfeel of Capitalism: Images From the History of Ultra Processed Foods Hannah Landecker Exhibition 10 Apr 2024 - 4:00pm EVENT INFO Exhibition opening: Wednesday, April 10th, 4- 6 pm CNSI ArtSci Gallery, 5th floor 570 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095 The exhibition will be on display through April […]
Free Food from the Dining Halls
Free Food from the Dining Halls
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.
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Meet & Greet with Sara Eve Fuentes, new Chairwoman of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability
Meet & Greet with Sara Eve Fuentes, new Chairwoman of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability
This live meet and greet, followed by a Q&A session, offers an unparalleled opportunity to get acquainted with Sara, her vision, and her aspirations for the future of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS). After an inspiring journey of over a decade with WCS, starting from a volunteer to ascending the ranks to Vice Chairwoman, […]
Temperature Check with Jane Fonda and L.A. climate communicators
Temperature Check with Jane Fonda and L.A. climate communicators
Join the Center for Climate Journalism and Communication to hear some of the most powerful voices in climate gather to discuss key environmental issues in L.A. and beyond. Noon–1 p.m. Climate activist and actor Jane Fonda in conversation with Dean Willow Bay 1:30–2:30 p.m. A conversation with L.A. climate communicators — Sammy Roth, L.A. times […]
Global Impact: Climate Change and Our Health
Global Impact: Climate Change and Our Health
Join this part of Kaiser Permanente's Health Action Summit. Expert panelists will explore the connections between severe weather incidents and healthcare obstacles, discover opportunities for enhanced collaboration between industry and government, and discuss addressing disparities emerging from the intersection of climate change and healthcare. REGISTER HERE
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Broxton Nights: Earth Day Festival
Broxton Nights: Earth Day Festival
Broxton Nights is a monthly Night Market in the heart of Westwood Village that's fun for all ages! Come together to honor our planet and embrace sustainability in style! Prepare for an immersive shopping experience as The Pop-Up Shoppes takes over Broxton Nights with a curated selection of 40 eco-conscious small businesses. REGISTER HERE […]
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The Pando Sustainability Awards
The Pando Sustainability Awards
Meet the ingenious innovators behind community-based projects developed by instructors and students implementing Southland sustainability goals. Help honor the season winners of Pando's programs for higher ed and middle school. See the inaugural unveiling of new work from Pando's street-smart team. And move the best ideas forward. Hosted at Caltech, The Pando Sustainability Awards showcases […]
A Conversation With Our City Attorney
A Conversation With Our City Attorney
Join the Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance for a conversation with Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto. REGISTER HERE
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Sunset Picnic with Semel HCI
Sunset Picnic with Semel HCI
HCI is hosting a Sunset Picnic on the Hill! Food will be provided by ASUCLA Catering: subs, fruit platters, Caesar salads, chicken skewers, spanakopita, and wraps. Feel free to bring your own blankets and additional snacks, and join for relaxing crafts, convos, and live music! Make sure to save the date and invite your friends […]
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Livestream: 2024 Columbia Global Energy Summit
Livestream: 2024 Columbia Global Energy Summit
The Columbia Global Energy Summit is hosted by the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA. This year’s day-long Summit will address myriad issues at the heart of today’s complex geopolitical, environmental and economic landscape, including the impact of climate change and the energy transition on geopolitics and security; the outlook for clean […]
High Impact Tea with Noel Kinder, Former Chief Sustainability Officer, Nike
High Impact Tea with Noel Kinder, Former Chief Sustainability Officer, Nike
RSVP required REGISTER HERE Noel Kinder is a senior global operations executive with over 20 years of experience building, shaping, and transforming businesses. He has navigated Nike through periods of significant change holding transformational leadership roles across P&L, operations, sustainability, supply chain, and manufacturing. In his role as Chief Sustainability Officer, Noel successfully drove the […]
LA Metro Telephone Town Hall
LA Metro Telephone Town Hall
Join Metro CEO, Stephanie Wiggins, to start the conversation on how to develop next year’s budget. Discuss how you feel about last year’s challenges and successes. REGISTER HERE
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Sixth annual UCLA Luskin Summit – Transformative Action
Sixth annual UCLA Luskin Summit – Transformative Action
The sixth annual Luskin Summit will feature a keynote conversation with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the unveiling of the Luskin School's annual poll about life in Los Angeles, plus six breakout discussions. The event will take place on the UCLA campus. REGISTER HERE Agenda at a Glance 7:30 a.m. Check-in […]
Earth Month – Plant-Based Universities: The Power of Transformative Asks and Campaigning
Earth Month – Plant-Based Universities: The Power of Transformative Asks and Campaigning
This session featuring Nathan McGovern of Plant Based Universities will provide an overview and deep dive into the power of students have been cultivating in driving positive sustainable change at universities across the UK and beyond! REGISTER HERE
Deep Dive Webinar: What’s Next? Overcoming Barriers to the Clean Energy Transition
Deep Dive Webinar: What’s Next? Overcoming Barriers to the Clean Energy Transition
After years of ambitious campaigns to set clean energy targets and pass enabling policies across the country, focus is now expanding to how and when these much-needed investments will take place. Transforming the power grid can be slow and complex, but it's crucial that states are able to overcome transmission barriers on a shorter timescale. […]
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Reflecting on the Past to Advance the Future: Celebrating a Decade of the Resnick Center for Food Law and Policy
Join the Resnick Center to celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a conference on the past, present, and future of the field of food law and policy. On April 18, the Resnick Center and the Academy for Food Law and Policy (AFLP) will co-host a day of panel sessions on the history of and models in […]
Creating Impact: How To Carve Your Own Path In Environmentalism
Creating Impact: How To Carve Your Own Path In Environmentalism
Royal Sayewitz brings a wealth of experience in sustainable agriculture and community empowerment to his role at Umaro Foods. Previously, he made significant contributions at Grow NYC, where he developed programs to promote urban agriculture and support local farmers markets. Prior to that, his time at Irving Farm New York provided insights into ethical sourcing […]
AI LA Earth Summit 2024
AI LA Earth Summit 2024
The annual AI LA Earth Summit is back for its landmark fifth year, illuminating the intersection of technology and sustainability while empowering participants with education, inspiration, and connectivity. The summit is a collaborative environment bringing together Los Angeles' foremost sustainability advocates, tech innovators, startups, and enterprises, catalyzing a community-driven movement toward sustainable development. By emphasizing […]
Botany Brown Bag Public Lecture – “Trees of Trees: Historical insights about trees in the Garden,” with Dr. Felipe Zapata
Botany Brown Bag Public Lecture – “Trees of Trees: Historical insights about trees in the Garden,” with Dr. Felipe Zapata
Drop in for a new lunch and learn series. Enjoy a lunch break in the Garden and take home some new ideas about plants, people, and animals. RSVP not required; BYOL aka bring your own lunch!
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Symposium: China & the Environment – Taking Stock of Domestic and Global Developments in Law & Governance
Symposium: China & the Environment – Taking Stock of Domestic and Global Developments in Law & Governance
Chinese environmental law and governance has undergone dramatic change in recent decades. The UCLA Pacific Basin Law Journal (PBLJ) and the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment are organizing an all-day symposium to assess these developments and to examine their impacts within China and globally. Scholars and advocates from China, the United States, […]
Lessons in Climate Storytelling
Lessons in Climate Storytelling
How can we tell stories that engage people on climate change in ways that other communications strategies do not? Join the Yale Center for Environmental Communication for a discussion moderated by Sara Peach, Editor-in-Chief of Yale Climate Connections, with Antonieta Cadiz, Deputy Executive Director of Climate Power en Acción, Dominique Browning, co-founder and Director of […]
The Role of Civil Society in Protecting China’s Environment
The Role of Civil Society in Protecting China’s Environment
Scholars from around the world will converge on the UCLA School of Law to explore recent developments in Chinese environmental law and governance that are sure to have global ramifications. In concert with an all-day symposium, the Emmett Institute and others are also co-hosting a lunchtime talk on the role of civil society in protecting […]
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3rd annual Seeds of Unity Festival
3rd annual Seeds of Unity Festival
Join SCOPE-LA for a transformative celebration at the "Seeds of Unity Fest," where community, culture, and climate justice intertwine in South Central Los Angeles. This Earth Day, join in sowing the seeds of Black, Brown, and Indigenous unity to protect our land, air, and water. Seeds of Unity is about celebrating our shared commitment to […]
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E3’s Earth Day Fair
E3’s Earth Day Fair
Join this Earth Day event for fun activities, live music, giveaways, and more! Earth Month celebrates the earth, the communities it houses, and work that promotes sustainability. As a campaign under UCLA’s student organization E3, Earth Month emphasizes the three E’s of sustainability: Ecology, Economy, Equity. Understanding that environmentalism and sustainability extends outside of our […]
“Architecture is a Collective Act” – Lecture by Tatiana Bilbao + cityLAB Block Party
“Architecture is a Collective Act” – Lecture by Tatiana Bilbao + cityLAB Block Party
UCLA cityLAB and Architecture and Urban Design (AUD) present: Tatiana Bilbao. Exhibitions, music, tacos & drinks, AND limited-edition swag. RSVP: rsvp@aud.ucla.edu Tatiana Bilbao began her eponymous studio in 2004 with the aim of integrating social values, collaboration and sensitive designapproaches to architectural work. The work of the office intersects with research allowing to design for […]
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Earth Month – Putting Nature First: The Seaweed Company with Joost Wouters
Earth Month – Putting Nature First: The Seaweed Company with Joost Wouters
Joost will cover the myriad benefits of seaweed cultivation, ranging from its capacity to sequester carbon to its role in fostering biodiversity and restoring degraded marine ecosystems. Whether you're a sustainability enthusiast, a food industry professional, or simply curious about the intersection of food production and environmental conservation, this webinar offers a wealth of knowledge […]
5th annual Climate Justice Forum
5th annual Climate Justice Forum
The 2nd annual Climate Justice Conversations (CJC) is centered around a theme of Envisioning Our Collective Future. The month will culminate in our Climate Justice Forum event! Our 5th annual Climate Justice Forum will be centered around a theme of abolition ecology! A night filled with critical dialogue, live music, dinner catered by Bé Ù, […]
Free Food from the Dining Halls
Free Food from the Dining Halls
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.
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The Pérez-Silverman Symposium on Water and Food Security in Los Angeles
The Pérez-Silverman Symposium on Water and Food Security in Los Angeles
The Pérez-Silverman Symposium on Water and Food Security in Los Angeles will consist of three panels: Water Resources and Security, WELL Leaders Combat Local Water Issues, and Urban Agriculture and Food Security in Los Angeles. The panelists will include faculty speakers from Cal State LA and representatives of notable community organizations in Los Angeles, including […]
Building Bridges, Connecting Communities: Creative Approaches to Public Health Communication in Black Communities
Building Bridges, Connecting Communities: Creative Approaches to Public Health Communication in Black Communities
Join the Collaborative Research on African American Wellness & Longevity (CRAAWL) Lab for its next event, part of their Black Health Seminar Series, which showcases leading voices from across the nation to discuss critical issues on the health of Black Americans. Get ready for a stimulating panel discussion diving into innovative approaches in public health, […]
Free Food from the Dining Halls
Free Food from the Dining Halls
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.
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Free Food from the Dining Halls
Free Food from the Dining Halls
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.
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Chatsworth Nature Preserve Earth Day Open House
Chatsworth Nature Preserve Earth Day Open House
Celebrate Earth Day at the only Nature Preserve in the City of Los Angeles. Event Highlights: Ceremony with Native American Blessing, Guided Nature Hikes, Live Animal Exhibits, and Environmental & Community Resource Fair. What to bring: Hats, refillable water bottles, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. What not to bring: Dogs, drones, cigarettes of any kind, […]
Music in the Garden: Garden Party, Old Growth, 287vinyl
Music in the Garden: Garden Party, Old Growth, 287vinyl
Kick back at a free public concert in the Garden! 287vinyl will kick off the music at 2pm, followed by Old Growth and Garden Party. Meet at La Kretz Garden Pavilion (707 Tiverton Drive). No RSVP required. Free and open to the public.
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Marschak Colloquium Spring 2023-24 – “The Big Myth: How American Business Taught us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market,” with Naomi Oreskes, Ph.D., Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science and Affiliated Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Harvard University
Marschak Colloquium Spring 2023-24 – “The Big Myth: How American Business Taught us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market,” with Naomi Oreskes, Ph.D., Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science and Affiliated Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Harvard University
Presented by the UCLA Library and the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences Speaker: Naomi Oreskes, Ph.D., Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science, Harvard University Throughout the 19th century, the U.S. government played a major role in economic life, promoting economic development through infrastructure and education and regulating […]
Free Food from the Dining Halls
Free Food from the Dining Halls
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.