Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Smog and Sunshine: A Book Talk with Ann Carlson

Join us for a conversation about an exciting environmental success story that too few Americans know in detail.

A conversation about an exciting environmental success story that too few Americans know in detail.

Europe at night viewed from space with city lights showing human activity in Germany, France, Spain, Italy and other countries, 3d rendering of planet Earth, elements from NASA

Positive Tipping Points to Avoid Climate Tipping Points

The UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability invites you to the inaugural Richard P. and Linda S. Turco Lecture

The UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability invites you to the inaugural Richard P. and Linda S. Turco Lecture

On Campus

UCLA-wide sustainability events calendar

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PAST EVENTS

Dockweiler Dune Restoration and Beach Cleanup: Surfrider LA x TBF

Join Surfrider and The Bay Foundation's vibrant volunteer community in tackling plastic pollution — one cleanup at a time. Your efforts help remove harmful waste and fuel real policy change through data collection and advocacy.

Managing the Mid-Transition from Fossil to Clean Energy

Featuring Emily Grubert Associate Professor of Sustainable Energy PolicyKeough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame Emily Grubert, a civil engineer and environmental sociologist, will share insights on how…

La Kretz Center Seminar: What is Wild Animal Welfare?

This seminar explores Wild Animal Welfare Science, an interdisciplinary field focused on assessing and improving animal welfare in natural environments. Researchers will present case studies and discuss applications. Agenda Speakers…

Optimism, Optopia and Climate Change Stories

How can science fiction balance hopeful stories about environmental futures with current realities? What theory of social change should inform these stories? With dire climate change impacts already happening, what kinds of stories can inspire audiences to care about and become active on large-scale environmental issues?

Archaeology of Water Management in the Nile

Please join us in-person at UCLA Geology Building, Room #3814, or join us via Zoom on February 27 from 1pm PT. To confirm your attendance, RSVP. Masking is optional, although…