Events

On Campus

UCLA-wide sustainability events calendar

For those interested in more campus events on the environment and sustainability, follow our friends at UCLA Sustainability.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Two speaker profiles for Science & Suds 92225

Science and Suds, Event 6

Hosted by CDLS and Los Angeles Ale Works

We believe science belongs in community spaces — not just classrooms and conferences. That’s why we’re teaming up with Los Angeles Ale Works – Culver City for Science & Suds,…

Special Event

The 2025 Pritzker Lunch & Learn

A conversation with this year’s Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award finalists

Event Overview Join us for a special Lunch & Learn with the finalists of the Ninth Annual Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award. This event offers a rare opportunity to hear…

Flyer featuring a picture of Ben Novak that reads: “The UCLA La Kretz Center 14th Annual Public Lecture. Biotechnology for Conservation Success: From Black-footed Ferrets to Passenger Pigeons. Saturday, October 11th, 2025. UCLA Boyer Hall, Room 159. 3pm - 5pm. Free Entry for All Ages. Ben Novak—Lead Scientist at Revive & Restore: Genetic rescue of endangered and extinct species.”

Lecture Series

The 14th Annual La Kretz Center Public Lecture

This year’s topic is Biotechnology for Conservation

The UCLA La Kretz Center of California Conservation Science is excited to be hosting the 14th Annual La Kretz Center Public Lecture on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, at Boyer Hall on the UCLA main…

Close-up of a teal fountain pen resting on a manuscript with cursive writing, symbolizing historical records and agreements.

Special Event

Reparations: A Transatlantic Conversation

Examining histories, debates and futures of repair

Event Overview Join us for a one-hour panel exploring how reparations are debated and practiced across different contexts, from Britain’s legacy of slavery to the United States’ ongoing struggle over…

PAST EVENTS

China & the Environment: Taking Stock of Domestic and Global Developments

All-day symposium illuminating developments in Chinese environmental law and governance.

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.

Fifth Annual AI LA Earth Summit

Illuminating the intersection of technology and sustainability at UCLA South Bay Campus.

‘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.

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.