In this discussion the well known Controller for Los Angeles, Wendy Greuel, will tackle the tough choices facing our city as we confront serious environmental and sustainability challenges in the midst of severe economic constraints. The situation has already led to substantial reorganization of the City’s environment and sustainability efforts – and some controversy. Controller […]
This event is designed to increase collaboration among parties interested in bringing green tech to Los Angeles. Topics to be discussed include: the global market and regulatory environment, the international impact of government regulatory policy, and the financial aspects of doing business in LA county. The Luskin Center's director, J.R. DeShazo, will present research on feed-in tariffs […]
Dr. Kahn will give a talk on his new book, "Climatopolis." The book focuses on cities as the loci of economic and lifestyle adaptations to global climate change. Cautiously optimistic, Kahn argues that market forces will both change the face of our cities and ultimately provide solutions to the challenges imposed by global warming. For […]
Speakers:Mr. Gaurav Srivastava, AICP,Senior Associate, AECOMMr. Michael Swords,Executive Director of Strategic Research & Global Partnerships, UCLA This event will highlight the Cleantech Corridor, recently the subject of a major study by the Urban Land Institute, and CleanTech Los Angeles, a multi-institutional collaboration to establish Los Angeles as the global leader in research, commercialization, and deployment […]
A complete streets approach promises full inclusion in transportation projects, from design through operation, to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public transportation users of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across a complete street, including drivers, public transportation riders, pedestrians, and bicyclists as well as […]
Rui Wang, UCLA School of Public Affairs, will present at talk at the monthly IoES/Luskin faculty research seminar. His talk is entitled, "Built Environment, Travel, Nutrition and Health in Chinese Cities." Abstract: Using a longitudinal survey of households and communities in China, this study examines the potential causal relationship between the built environment and travel […]
Professor at the Anderson School and researcher for the Institute of the Environment and the Luskin Center, Magali Delmas will present a talk at the monthly research seminar. Magali Delmas has written more than 50 articles, book chapters and case studies on business and the natural environment. Standing at the crossroads of policy and management, […]
As of April 4th, this event has been CANCELED because Dr. Anastas has an urgent need to be in Japan on April 5th. The below information is for historical purposes only:Featuring: Dr. Paul Anastas, Science Advisor and Assistant Administrator for Research and Development for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Overview:Historically, products and processes have been regulated […]
Now in its fourth year, the LABC Sustainablity Summit promotes Los Angeles' competitiveness in the green economy by bringing professionals, experts and policy makers together to discuss issues critical issues confronting the region. We will be updating the event information as it becomes available. For now, visit http://www.labusinesscouncil.org/programs.php
UCLA Law School professor Tim Malloy will present a talk at the monthly research seminar. Malloy is a Faculty Director of the interdisciplinary UCLA Sustainable Technology and Policy Program whose research interests include environmental, chemical and nanotechnology policy, regulatory policy, and organizational theory, with particular emphasis on the relationship between regulatory design and implementation and […]
