With lives, communities, natural resources and billions of dollars’ worth of property hanging in the balance, why this is happening and the most important causes to address have become a…
We are thrilled to announce that the short documentary “A Smallholder’s Voice” has once again garnered well-deserved recognition, clinching the prestigious Golden River Award for Best Climate Change Short at…
Elsa Ordway, UCLA assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, was named co-director of the Center for Tropical Research and the Congo Basin Institute on July 1, 2023. She leads…
A killer, yes. But analysis of tooth minerals reveals how the warm-blooded predator maintained its body temperature
Task force gathers delegates from around the world to discuss how remote sensing can help stop deforestation
UCLA study using environmental DNA provides most comprehensive picture to date of wildlife in region’s surf zones
Kevin Njabo, Africa Director and Associate Adjunct Professor at the Center for Tropical Research, led seven UCLA seniors to a special destination for spring break 2023: a youth detention facility…
The Ph.D. program was launched in 2018 and the ESE program is 50 years old this year. Some of their research and accomplishments: Noam Rosenthal focused on wildfires in his…
Working with Agriculture for Africa, 7 Bruins got their hands dirty during spring break
Genomic research could support conservation efforts for endangered species
UCLA-led study assesses complex effects of environmental stressors
Congo Basin Institute promotes sustainable farming to prevent deforestation
Marilyn Raphael elected as member of American Philosophical Society
The SAR Art Installation returned to the E3 Earth Day Fair for the second year in a row. Despite the unusually warm weather, all seven SAR teams were eager to…
On March 7, 2023, the UCLA Water Resources Group celebrated two new faculty members to UCLA whose research includes water, Dr. Alvar Escriva-Bou and Dr. Alesia Montgomery. This event was…
UCLA IOES—A4A Practicum Team, which is a group of environmental science students from the University of California Los Angeles – UCLA held a 10-day visit to Cameroon under the supervision of our…
Many countries are mining the Global South for one of its vital natural resources – its people. This creates a ‘brain drain’ of professionals and academics leaving the Global South…
Our newest faculty member member seeks to improve integrated water, energy, food and environmental resources management
UCLA study reveals that thermal variations can impact monsoons and flooding
A research paper co-authored by Cully Nordby, associate director of IoES, has been named a “Must Read” by teaching, educational oversight and research experts at Johns Hopkins University. The paper,…
Oscar Neyra-Nazarrett on EVs and his company's approach to reduce the environmental impact of lithium mining.
Professor Alex Hall’s work with native plants is in full bloom, with a weekend tour and podcast
The UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science and the UC Natural Reserve System Stunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountains Reserve are pleased to announce the second round of recipients…