April 20, 2026
Blueprint for a Better Planet
How Luskin Center for Innovation and other parts of UCLA are advancing a healthier, more sustainable future
April 20, 2026
How Luskin Center for Innovation and other parts of UCLA are advancing a healthier, more sustainable future
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In celebration of Earth Day, UCLA Newsroom is shining a light on the countless ways in which UCLA’s blue-and-gold goes green — by advancing sustainability, developing climate change solutions, and more. For more than 50 years, UCLA has been a world leader in environmentalism and sustainability. The work happens across campus, communities, and city halls in California and beyond.
Given this breadth and depth, it is notable that UCLA Newsroom repeatedly identified the work of one research center: the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation. Highlights include our collaborative work on the following.
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