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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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

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 […]

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.

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, […]

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 […]

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

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   […]

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 […]

Join the Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance for a conversation with Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto. REGISTER HERE

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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. […]

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 […]

​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 […]

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!

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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.

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 […]

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, […]

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.

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.

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, […]

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.

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 […]

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.

XPRIZE Water Scarcity is a $119 million, 5-year global competition designed to drive widespread access to clean water by creating reliable, sustainable, and affordable seawater desalination systems. This session is an opportunity to meet the XPRIZE staff and learn more about the competition, the benefits of competing, upcoming events, and more. REGISTER HERE

Food and refreshments will be served! Reception starts at 4:30pm and Program starts at 5pm. The Semel Healthy Campus Initiative (HCI) Eudaimonia Award is an annual recognition award given to a member of the UCLA community past or present who exemplifies a life full of purpose and meaning. This year our theme is: “Connectors” which […]

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - follow @uclabruindine for updates about future events. 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.

UCLA May First Thursdays (CANCELED) From @UCLA: "Due to the distress caused by the violence that took place on Royce Quad and the ongoing tension regarding campus demonstrations, UCLA First Thursdays, scheduled for May 2, has been canceled. While Bruins hold a variety of perspectives on this conflict, we must all protect the wellbeing of […]

The following RFI event has been cancelled: Please feel free to contact RFI if you have any questions or concerns. Dr. Sucharita Kanjilal of Bard College will examine the ‘creator economy’ through an ethnographic account of Indian ‘home chefs’ — those who make a living by producing content about domestic cooking for YouTube and Instagram. […]

Integration of diversity in scientific training, teaching, and inquiry is pivotal to developing an inclusive approach to science. In this talk, Dr. Ana Romero shares research findings on culturally responsive practices used to teach and train undergraduate students in STEMM from a study on the Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) initiative. About the presenter: […]

Unite with PK-16 students, educators, researchers, and community partners for a transformative journey. Dive into knowledge-sharing, professional development, and collaborative networking to empower change. Together, champion climate literacy, justice, and action, turning challenges into opportunities for a greener future. REGISTER HERE

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 […]