OUR VISION
Climate solutions that reduce pollution and provide transformative local benefits, especially for historically marginalized communities
OUR APPROACH
The climate emergency presents dangerous risks and opportunities that can improve the lives of those impacted by pollution and poverty. Our research guides effective and equitable climate policies and investment programs that empower underserved communities.
FEATURED RESEARCH
What is the role of local democracy in reshaping towns and cities as they confront growing climate hazards? Led by our faculty director, Megan Mullin, this research examines whether local efforts to become more resilient reinforce racial and economic inequalities caused by past policies.
EXPERTS
Megan Mullin, Faculty Director
Jason Karpman, Project Director
Edith B. de Guzman, Policy Specialist
Elena Hernandez, Senior Project Manager
Alex Aguirre Levitas, Project Manager
Samantha Astudillo, Project Manager
Daniel Coffee, Project Manager
Lauren Dunlap, Project Manager
Camille Burrus, Staff Researcher
NEWS
Local climate champions build a resilient future during tumultuous times
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation reports on Transformative Climate Communities’ accomplishments and personal stories of impact.
UCLA Luskin Summit 2025: A Vision for Equitable Recovery After the L.A. Fires
The UCLA Luskin Summit 2025 brought experts together to explore pathways to equitable and resilient rebuilding in the wake of the LA Fires.
MEDIA COVERAGE
A new art show brings L.A. climate inequities to life at Descanso Gardens (Los Angeles Times)
Flood deaths are rising in the U.S., fueled by heavier rainfall (The Washington Post)
L.A. needs new authority to oversee rebuilding after firestorms, panel says (Los Angeles Times)
