Special Event
High Impact Tea with Former Nike CSO
A conversation about sustainability leadership with Nike’s former Chief Sustainability Officer Noel Kinder.
Earth Month
Celebrate Earth Month and Citizen Science Month!
April is a time to celebrate our planet and the strides we’re making toward a greener future. At UCLA’s Environmental Institute, we’re excited to share some of our latest solutions and insights on environmental progress. Get inspired to take action—check back regularly to stay informed on the latest news and events.
Featured Events
Special Event
Highly Charged: Panel Discussion
Panel discusses equity in rate design for decarbonizing electric power systems, featuring experts and advocates.
Lecture Series
The 2024 UCLA La Kretz Center Public Lecture
Join us on Saturday, May 11th to hear from leading voices in endangered species listing and recovery speak about what is working best, what is not, and how we can improve California conservation actions in the future.
Research
eDNA reveals unique fish communities in Southern California seagrass meadows
Sea urchins help tropical coral reefs recover, study finds
Featured Content
Environmental Art
Nāmolokama Waterfalls in Kauai
Captured by UCLA Environmental Science senior Joshua Quinn
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Chestnut-Eared Aracari in Peru
Captured by UCLA Sustainability Action Research member Ryan Shelburne
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Special Event
‘Wild Possibilities’ Lunch & Learn
A conversation with pioneering conservationist Kris Tompkins about how to forge an environmental career dedicated to public service.
Special Event
Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States and Canada.
Special Event
Broxton Nights: Earth Day Festival
Broxton Nights is a monthly Night Market in the heart of Westwood Village that’s fun for all ages!
Special Event
The Pando Sustainability Awards
Celebrate LA’s most promising young sustainability champions and the practical visionaries who care.
Special Event
Livestream: 2024 Columbia Global Energy Summit
Gain insights on the heart of today’s complex geopolitical, environmental and economic landscape.
Special Event
High Impact Tea with Former Nike CSO
A conversation about sustainability leadership with Nike’s former Chief Sustainability Officer Noel Kinder.
Symposium
Sixth Annual UCLA Luskin Summit
Featuring a conversation with 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass, and the unveiling of an annual poll about life in LA.
Special Event
Highly Charged: Panel Discussion
Panel discusses equity in rate design for decarbonizing electric power systems, featuring experts and advocates.
Special Event
Fifth Annual AI LA Earth Summit
Illuminating the intersection of technology and sustainability at UCLA South Bay Campus.
Lecture Series
‘Botany Brown Bag’ Lunch & Learn: Trees of Trees by Dr. Felipe Zapata
Hear historical insights about trees from Dr. Felipe Zapata in the Mathias Botanical Garden.
Symposium
China & the Environment: Taking Stock of Domestic and Global Developments
All-day symposium illuminating developments in Chinese environmental law and governance.
Special Event
The Role of Civil Society in Addressing China’s Environment
In concert with an all-day symposium, a lunchtime talk on the role of civil society in protecting China’s environment.
