LCI co-develops decision-making framework and toolkit that centers equity in tree planting

To help address historic underinvestment and protect against extreme heat

The Resilience Value of Recycled Water for Los Angeles

How does pure water LA (Operation Next) prepare the city for an uncertain future?

Authors: Nicholas Chow, Gregory Pierce, Benjamin Bass, Naomi Goldenson, Adam Barsch, David Kong, Alex Hall, and J.R. DeShazo

UCLA evaluates L.A.’s plan to invest billions of dollars in wastewater recycling infrastructure

To increase water supply resiliency to climate-induced drought, earthquakes, and future costs

UCLA LCI associate director attends first-ever White House Summit on Extreme Heat

To discuss policy action with over 100 heat-response professionals

Zachary Wampler joins our heat equity team

Learn about his role and research focus

Art and education series increases awareness about LA’s water past and future

Art, education, and water collided in "What's on Tap."

Trace Lane joins our heat equity team

Learn about her role and research focus

UCLA Documents a Model for Community-led Climate Action

This video highlights three CA Transformative Climate Communities leading comprehensive, collaborative, equitable, and innovative climate action

La acción climática impulsada por la comunidad genera beneficios económicos

Nuevos informes de UCLA documentan cómo las inversiones del estado en Transformative Climate Communities traen ganancias financieras para hogares, trabajadores y la economía local

Community-driven climate action spurs economic benefits

New reports from UCLA document how state investments in Transformative Climate Communities reap financial wins for households, workers, and the local economy