Events
Special Event
States and Nature: The Effects of Climate Change on Security
Why climate change may lead to violent conflict or humanitarian emergencies in some places but not others.
A webinar with Joshua W. BusbyProfessor, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs,University of Texas, Austin Joshua W. Busby will talk about his book States and Nature: The Effects of Climate…
Symposium
Latina Futures and the Environment
Día de los Muertos: A Tribute to Cindy Montañez and Unfinished Struggles for Justice
Join us for a powerful event that explores the intersection of environmental justice and Latina futures, honoring the legacy of Cindy Montañez. This special Día de los Muertos tribute will…
Breath(e): Toward Climate and Social Justice
Exhibition runs from Sep 14, 2024 to Jan 5, 2025
The exhibition considers environmental art practices that address the climate crisis and anthropogenic disasters and their inescapable intersection with issues of equity and social justice.
On Campus
UCLA-wide sustainability events calendar
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Wildfire disaster, recovery, and resilience: what have we learned?
2024-2025 Focus on Environment and Sustainability Series
Wildfire recovery in the U.S., particularly in California, is a slow and complex process hindered by unique post-fire challenges like housing shortages, regulatory hurdles, and underinsurance, but innovative solutions are emerging to improve resilience and equity.
PAST EVENTS
GreenShorts Award Ceremony
With GreenShorts, high school students get a chance to sit in the director’s chair and win cash prizes. The contest invites two-minute-or-less films to showcase ideas, commentary and vision for…
Climate Justice Forum
By hosting a Climate Justice Forum, the Environmentalists of Color Collective at UCLA hopes to accomplish three things: Raise awareness about the contributions that people of color have made to…
Water in the Middle East & Africa: A Nexus of Cooperation & Conflict
The severe water crises facing areas of the Middle East and Africa have significant implications for the health, welfare and security of the regions’ people. Today, issues related to water…
Built Environment Sustainability Roundtables
Industry leaders will make brief presentations on their contributions to sustainability in the built environment. Participants will explore these topics further in small roundtable discussions with the presenters and UCLA…
Fossils as a Tool for Marine Restoration: Old Shells Provide New Insights For Santa Monica Bay
One of the great challenges in conservation biology is discovering ‘what was natural’ before human impacts. This problem is especially pressing in marine systems where biological monitoring and other records…
