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
UCLA Green Building Symposium – Resiliency: Managing Energy, Water, and Seismic Risk and Implications for Property Owners
This workshop centered around the nexus of disaster response, sustainability, and resiliency.
Doing Well By Doing Good: What Can Business Learn From Social Entrepreneurship
This workshop explored the notion of putting social good alongside profit.
The Future of Corporate Sustainability Reporting
In this workshop, experts examined existing and emerging standards of responsible reporting.
Greening Business for the Green Consumer: Social Media, Advertising, and Hollywood
This workshop explored how companies best capitalize on and implement green marketing strategies to deliver both sound profits and a healthier planet
Footprint Benchmarking and the Bottom Line: Finding the Value in Measurement and Management of Your Environmental Footprint
This workshop featured a discussion on the pros and cons of measuring the footprints of products, operations, and supply chains
