In memoriam: Benedict Schwegler, D.Env. ’99, environmental engineer who redefined sustainability in Disney’s global theme parks
Remembering the UCLA alumnus and Disney Imagineer who made it ‘safe to have fun’
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From farm to closet: Indonesian fashion founder Denica Riadini-Flesch wins UCLA’s Pritzker Award for environmental innovation
Fast fashion degrades land and people. In Indonesia, Riadini-Flesch is proving it can also heal soil, cut carbon and empower women
Tony Pritzker’s ‘patient strategy for the planet’ featured in Mongabay
The feature traces how an engineer’s logic — and a long view of progress — shape Pritzker’s approach to environmental change
Healing mother earth, healing ourselves
Economist-turned-entrepreneur Denica Riadini-Flesch, a 2025 Pritzker Award finalist, reflects on how she left conventional models of growth to build a regenerative fashion movement
2025 Pritzker Award finalists: Anthony Waddle, Denica Riadini-Flesch, Seema Lokhandwala
Three innovators from Australia, Indonesia and India are redefining how to protect wildlife, restore ecosystems and build equitable futures
Announcing the 2025 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award nominees
Thirteen nominees. Five continents. One common denominator: a new blueprint for environmental leadership.
Field notes from the finca: UCLA students trace biodiversity through Guatemalan cloud forest and coffee fields
Seven environmental science seniors funded their entire trip through a crowdfunding campaign, carrying their research from Westwood to the mountains of western Guatemala
S&P 500 companies make meaningful progress in corporate sustainability disclosures
Climate transition planning, Scope 3 reporting gaps identified in UCLA Anderson Center for Impact annual report
New assessment calls for stronger standards in forest carbon credit market
Scientists find that most forest carbon credit protocols fall short of ensuring real climate benefits, raising concerns about the reliability of a fast-growing tool in global emissions reduction efforts
Nearly half of Colombia’s culturally important plant species lack conservation protections
Nearly half of these culturally significant plants lack the conservation safeguards needed to ensure their survival, according to a new study published in Ecosystems and People. The research, led by…
UCLA Ranked Among Top 10 Most Sustainable Universities in the World
UCLA has been ranked as the #9 most sustainable university in the world by Sustainability Magazine. This prestigious ranking highlights UCLA’s commitment to environmental stewardship through decades of initiatives in…
Meet the 2024 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award Candidates #6-10
Blending traditional strategies with new technologies, the second set of candidates for the 2024 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award integrate gender equality and Indigenous knowledge for climate action, take on…
Meet the 2024 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award Candidates #1-5
The first five candidates for the 2024 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award are protecting threatened marine species, empowering underserved communities and restoring ecosystems on a global scale. Their work highlights…
UCLA IoES Achieves Re-Certification as a Green Business
UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability has once again been recognized as a certified Green Business by the LA Sanitation & Environment Department (LASAN) and the US Green Building…
UCLA’s first Sustainable Move Out helps Bruins reduce their environmental footprint
That’s why UCLA teamed up with more than a dozen partners this year to create the Sustainable Move Out, with groups like the UCLA Thrift Shop accepting furniture, the Bruin Bazaar creating…
Give Back to the Bruin Community at UCLA’s Surplus Stop
In the vibrant atmosphere of a university campus like UCLA, sustainability is a vital aspect of reducing waste and fostering an eco-friendly environment. At UCLA, sustainability isn't just a concept—it's…
UCLA Decarbonization Study Paves the Way for a Greener Campus
Since 2009, UCLA has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, despite a notable increase in applicants and enrollment. Through the adoption of low-carbon, renewable energy sources such as wind,…
UCLA Professor Deepak Rajagopal and Ph.D. Candidate Narayan Gopinathan Illuminate Sustainable Transportation Solutions in India
In a new report, UCLA Professor Deepak Rajagopal and Ph.D. Candidate Narayan Gopinathan delve into sustainable transportation in India, focusing on the feasibility and benefits of a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)…
Book Review in Buildings & Cities
Authored by the team at CCSC about the UCLA Energy Atlas. "This book covers a remarkable breadth of topics across a compact seven chapters. The breadth is necessitated by the subject matter and authors’ ambition to construct an 'energy atlas' for the state of California from the most granular data available. The content covered will be of interest to a wide readership, particularly policymakers and researchers in the energy, built environment and policy domains. It is accessible enough to be read by non-specialists and would be of interest to anyone working or interested in the built environment or planning and the role of individuals and individual buildings in the wider transition to net zero."
Fireproofing Nigeria’s Last Primary Forest and Solving Planetary Crises
by 2023 Pritzker Award Finalist Iroro Tanshi Our world is on fire. Australia, Europe, Canada, California, and even my homeland, Nigeria and West Africa — all are witnessing climate-enabled wildfires…
Environmental science and engineering alumni Bart B. Sokolow publishes the 2nd edition of his book: “How to Avoid Environmental Litigation”
Environmental science and engineering alumni Bart B. Sokolow and Murray Sinclair, an environmental attorney, combine their expertise for a user-friendly journey through the environmental legal landscape. “This book is a…
Spurred by parents’ close call with wildfire, UCLA alum uses AI to predict climate risk
Hunter Connell co-founded Terrafuse AI to help insurance companies and first responders prevent climate change-driven harms
A Smallholder’s Voice (video)
Cacao and palm oil industries contribute to deforestation of the most vibrant, species-rich places on the planet, leading to conservation attempts that use external sustainability certifications to drive responsible manufacture…
Dysmus Kisilu wins UCLA’s Pritzker Award for environmental innovators
Kenyan entrepreneur and his company, Solar Freeze, receive $100,000 prize for reducing food waste