• A policy-oriented research center uniting UCLA scholars with civic leaders to solve environmental challenges confronting our community, nation, and world

Research Programs

We focus our research on solutions that build resilience to today’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Climate

Informing public policy to address global warming

Energy

Spurring energy efficiency and renewable energy innovation

Environmental Equity

Ensuring environmental benefits for all

Transportation

Accelerating the transition to zero- emission transportation

Urban Greening

Creating active, healthy, and sustainable public spaces

Water

Advancing solutions for sustainable water systems

News

Megan Mullin appointed an endowed chair and faculty director at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs

Environmental politics scholar joins Luskin Center for Innovation leadership team as urgent climate change challenges face California and the country
Students walking in front of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs

We’re jointly hiring a Water Equity and Adaptation Policy Researcher!

Apply for this Cooperative Extension position by Monday, November 14

Welcome to our new visiting scholars, Sara Hughes and C.J. Gabbe

Learn more about the scholars and their research
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Recent Publications

Geothermal plant near the Salton Sea

Lithium Extraction Policy in the Salton Sea and Thacker Pass

Workforce Impacts of Achieving Carbon-Neutral Transportation in California

Rainwater flowing into a storm drain in Los Angeles

Equity in Stormwater Investments

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