BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20210511T165723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T235032Z UID:14982-1621434600-1621440000@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:A California Agenda for Equity-Centered Clean Transportation DESCRIPTION:Register here\nThe Los Angeles Business Council Institute is pleased to share the findings from our new study\, A California Agenda for Equity-Centered Clean Transportation\, authored by the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation. \nThis research represents a new strategy to expand and identify how to measure household and community scale progress toward expanding equitable access to clean transportation and recommendations to develop a feasible agenda for near- and long-term equity-centered policies. \nThe study is the result of a partnership with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, who were tasked with leading the development of the state’s Zero Emission Vehicle Market Development Strategy\, and stakeholders representing municipal government\, environmental and environmental justice organizations\, major employers\, and more. \nSpeakers: \n\nJ.R. DeShazo\, Director\, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation\nTyson Eckerle\, Deputy Director\, Zero Emission Vehicles\, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\nCommissioner Patty Monahan\, California Energy Commission\nAnalisa Bevan\, Assistant Division Chief Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division\, California Air Resources Board URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/a-california-agenda-for-equity-centered-clean-transportation/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/agenda-for-equity-centered-clean-energy-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210422T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20210310T161948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T212534Z UID:14091-1619092800-1619096400@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Plastic Pollution and Possible Solutions DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nMore Info\nPlastic pollution has long been a problem affecting people and the planet’s health locally and globally. The recent upheaval in the global recycling and waste industry\, followed by the pandemic\, has deepened the challenges and  necessity for change. Why have existing policies failed us? California lawmakers and corporate leaders have taken and proposed innovative steps in recent years\, but are they enough? \nA panel of policy\, corporate and academic leaders will discuss the need and strategies for a more closed loop\, less wasteful economy.\n \n\n\n\nWhat does corporate social responsibility around recycling and waste reduction look like in the absence of effective legislation? What is the responsibility of the private sector to address public interest more broadly? \nWhere are our recycling and composting policies headed? How could California policymakers advance a closed loop\, circular system approach? How would effective laws address both supply and demand for recyclables?\nA role for everyone: What is the role of plastic manufacturers and product distributors\, the broader private sector\, and the public at large to reduce waste? \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n\n\n\nCongressman Alan Lowenthal\, U.S. Representative\, California’s 47th Congressional District\n\nNoel Kinder\, Chief Sustainability Officer\, Nike\nRita Kampalath\, Sustainability Program Director\, Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Office\nCharles Corbett\, Professor of Operations Management and Sustainability; IBM Chair in Management (moderator)\nDaniel Coffee\, Researcher\, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation\n\n\n\nCO-HOSTS\n\n\n\nUCLA Impact@Anderson\nUCLA Luskin Center for Innovation\n\n\n\nRegister for Additional Sessions\nABOUT UCLA ANDERSON’S IMPACT WEEK\nThis webinar is part of UCLA Anderson’s Impact Week\, which celebrates our community’s commitment to creating a more equitable\, just\, and sustainable society. With a theme of “Power to Change\,” Impact Week 2021 will spotlight ideas\, practices\, and skills that business leaders need to change their organizations and industries in support of social justice\, economic inclusion\, environmental sustainability\, quality healthcare\, educational equity\, and other important global goals. \nImpact Week is organized by UCLA Anderson’s Impact@Anderson Center and the Net Impact MBA Chapter\, in collaboration with partners within the business school and across the broader UCLA community. The program is open to all students\, alumni\, prospective applicants\, industry professionals\, and the public. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/plastic-pollution-and-possible-solutions-research-policy-and-corporate/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/covid-plastic.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20210329T162633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185935Z UID:14526-1618304400-1618315200@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:SAFER: Needs Assessment Results DESCRIPTION:Register Here.\nThis webinar will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to learn about the State Water Board’s Needs Assessment results. The State Water Board will provide an overview of the results of the Risk Assessment (public water systems\, state small water systems\, and domestic wells)\, Cost Assessment\, and Affordability Assessment. \nAGENDA \n\nOverview of Needs Assessment\nRisk Assessment Results\nPublic Water Systems\nState Small Water Systems and Domestic Wells\nCost Assessment Results\nAffordability Assessment Results\n\nThe focus of this webinar is to provide an overview of the Needs Assessment results. The State Water Board has been hosting public webinar workshops to provide opportunities for stakeholders to learn about and contribute to the development of the Needs Assessment methodologies. The Risk Assessment for public water systems identifies systems (starting with 3\,300 or less service connections) and K-12 schools that are at-risk of failing to provide adequate safe drinking water. The Risk Assessment for state small water systems and domestic wells identifies areas where systems and households may be accessing groundwater that does not meet primary drinking water standards (maximum contaminant level or MCL). The Cost Assessment results will estimate the costs related to the implementation of interim and longer-term solutions for systems on the Human Right to Water list and At-Risk systems. The Cost Assessment also includes the identification of available funding sources and the funding gaps that may exist to support these solutions. The Affordability Assessment will identify community water systems that serve disadvantaged communities that must charge their customers’ fees that exceed the affordability threshold established by the State Water Board in order to provide adequate safe drinking water. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/safer-needs-assessment-results/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/California-Aqueduct.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210226T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210226T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20210223T181641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185935Z UID:13633-1614330000-1614349800@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:UCLA Anderson Energy Innovation Conference 2021 DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nJoin CEOs and executives from the Environmental Defense Fund\, Microsoft\, Southern California Edison and other pioneering firms for a one-day virtual conference focused on reinventing the energy industry. \nUCLA Anderson’s annual Energy Innovation Conference brings together students and professionals to cover a range of topics including decarbonization\, grid modernization\, and a more equitable energy future for all. \nThe event will be virtual this year\, held on the Engagez conferencing platform. Attendance is free for all students. A $15 donation to Anderson’s Energy Management Group is suggested for alumni and industry professionals. \nView the program. \nThe UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation is proud to serve as a sponsor for the event. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/ucla-anderson-energy-innovation-conference-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/energy-innovation-conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210219T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210219T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20210120T193029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185935Z UID:13412-1613720700-1613745000@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:LABC’s Mayoral Housing\, Transportation and Jobs Summit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/road-to-recovery-rebuilding-a-modern-equitable-economy/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210217T123000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20210106T195553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185935Z UID:13260-1613559600-1613565000@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:A Landmark Opportunity for Park Equity DESCRIPTION:Watch the recorded webinar here\nDownload the presentation slides here\nThe pandemic has proved the importance of public parks for our physical and mental well-being\, as well as the environmental health of our communities. During this watershed moment\, new funding and initiatives offer an opportunity to improve access to public spaces for all. This discussion will illuminate new pathways to increase park equity in Los Angeles and beyond. \nSpeakers\n\nJon Christensen\, Affiliated Faculty\, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation (moderator)\nAngela Barranco\, Undersecretary\, California Natural Resources Agency\nNorma García\, Director\, Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation\nAlfredo Gonzalez\, Southern California Director\, Resources Legacy Fund URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/a-landmark-opportunity-for-park-equity/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/luskin_summitIG21_1080x1080PARK.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20210106T193929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185935Z UID:13247-1612436400-1612440000@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Preparing for Even Wilder Wildfires DESCRIPTION:Watch Here\nWildfires ravaged an unprecedented amount of California in the past 12 months. This session will explore the impacts of wildfires on health\, low-income housing\, and small water systems\, as well as highlight innovative tactics to increase resiliency\, especially for populations that are most vulnerable to wildfire. \nSpeakers\n\nKaren Baker\, Co-Chair of Listos California & Advisor\, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services\nJ.R. DeShazo\, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs (moderator)\nMichael Jerrett\, UCLA School of Public Health\nJulia Kim\, Climate & Energy Program Director\, Local Government Commission\nJustin Knighten\, Co-Chair of Listos California & Advisor\, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services\nGregory Pierce\, UCLA Urban Planning Department and Luskin Center for Innovation URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/preparing-for-even-wilder-wildfires/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Wildfire_1280x720.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210130T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20210122T011001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185936Z UID:13431-1612008000-1612013400@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Covering The Coast DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nJoin the UCLA Water Resources Group for a conversation about the legacy of ocean pollution on the California coast in an era of climate change and other stressors. \n\nRosanna Xia will discuss her work as an environmental reporter and storyteller for the Los Angeles Times\, including the story she broke in the fall about decades of previously unknown DDT dumping in the Catalina Channel. \nIn the second part of the event\, Mark Gold (Deputy Secretary\, Coast and Oceans\, California Natural Resources Agency) and Sean Hecht (Faculty\, UCLA Law School) will join to discuss the implications of this DDT dumping ground and what can be done about it. Jon Christensen (Professor at the UCLA Institute of Environment and Sustainability) will moderate both conversations. \nZoom link will be emailed to registered attendees prior to the event! \nCo-sponsored by: \nThe Graduate Student Environmental Humanities Research Group at UCLA \nThe Graduate Student Water Resources Group at UCLA \nUCLA Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies (LENS) \nUCLA Water Resource Group at the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability \nUCLA Law School \nUCLA Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment \nHeal the Bay \nSpeaker bios \nRosanna Xia is an environment reporter for the Los Angeles Times. She covers the coast and has written about sea level rise\, toxic dumping and endangered species in the deep ocean. Her stories connect science and policy and have led to new laws and regulations. She was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2020 for explanatory reporting. \nMark Gold is Executive Director of OPC and the Deputy Secretary for Ocean and Coastal Policy for the California Natural Resources Agency. He serves as a key advisor to Governor Newsom and the Secretary of Natural Resources and directs policy\, scientific research\, and critical partnerships to increase protection of coastal and ocean resources in California. \nSean B. Hecht is the Co-Executive Director of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment\, and Evan Frankel Professor of Policy and Practice\, at UCLA School of Law. He works with students to serve environmental organizations and government agencies in his role as co-director of the Frank G. Wells Environmental Law Clinic. \nJon Christensen teaches and conducts multidisciplinary research at UCLA focusing on equity and the environment\, strategic environmental communication\, and journalism\, media\, and storytelling. He is an adjunct assistant professor in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability\, Luskin Center for Innovation\, Department of History\, and Center for Digital Humanities at UCLA. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/covering-the-coast/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cover-the-coast.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210127T121500 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20210113T205801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185936Z UID:13366-1611745200-1611749700@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Accelerating Clean Energy Transitions DESCRIPTION:Watch the recorded session here\nView the presentation slides\nCommunity choice in energy is transforming California’s electricity sector while transitioning the Golden State to carbon-free energy and serving as an effective tool for climate action. Community choice aggregators (CCAs) offer communities control over their electricity purchasing decisions. \nJoin us for this webinar\, which features new research on how CCAs have exceeded California’s renewable energy targets and how rapid CCA growth has resulted in investor-owned utilities to also outpace California’s requirements for renewable energy. Then a discussion with energy leaders in California will address opportunities\, concerns\, and recommendations for the future of CCAs\, clean energy policy\, and system reliability in California and beyond. \nPresenters:\n\nKelly Trumbull\, Energy and Climate Project Manager\, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation\nBeth Vaughan\, Executive Director of CalCCA\n\nPanelists:\n\nAngelina Galiteva\, Chair\, California Independent System Operator\nTom Habashi\, CEO\, Central Coast Community Energy\nEdward Randolph\, Deputy Executive Director for Energy and Climate Policy\, California Public Utilities Commission\nJR DeShazo (Moderator) Director\, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/accelerating-clean-energy-transitions/ LOCATION:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NewBanner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201028T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201028T164500 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20201014T220131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185936Z UID:12553-1603899000-1603903500@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:The National Security Imperative for Climate Action DESCRIPTION:Watch the recorded session here.\nView and download the presentation slides here.\nThe idea that a warming planet threatens stability around the globe is not new. But now we have a critical window to rapidly reduce climate pollution and build resiliency\, if we are to avert climate catastrophes. Understanding the impacts of climate change on conflicts between and within nations\, as well as the impacts on U.S. military infrastructure and operations\, is critical to inform climate mitigation and adaptation action. Join this conversation with U.S. government and academic leaders to explore why and how new national and foreign policy is needed to ensure a more sustainable future. \n  \nPARTICIPANTS \n\nKate Guy\, Senior Research Fellow\, The Center for Climate & Security (moderator)\nWilliam J. Fallon\, Admiral\, U.S. Navy (Retired)\, Principal\, Global Alliance Advisors\, LLC\nCongressman Ted Lieu\, U.S. Representative\, CA 33rd District\nDavid Orr\, Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics\, Oberlin College\n\nCo-Hosts: \nUCLA Burkle Center for International Relations\nUCLA Luskin Center for Innovation \nThis webinar is part of the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation’s 100% Clean Energy event series\, which kicked off with the Summit on State and Local Progress Toward 100% Clean Energy last fall. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/the-national-security-imperative-for-climate-action/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/national-security-imperative-on24-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201023T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201023T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20201016T004833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185936Z UID:12666-1603463400-1603467000@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Meet and Greet with UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nLearn about student funding opportunities and research that shapes equitable\, effective\, and innovative environmental policy and other sustainability solutions for the health of people and the planet. \nOpen to all UCLA students. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/meet-and-greet-with-the-luskin-center-for-innovation/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/LCI-Social-Hour-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201023T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20201015T165750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185936Z UID:12644-1603443600-1603450800@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Pathways to Reducing Transportation-related Fossil Fuel Supply DESCRIPTION:REGISER HERE\nJoin our partners for this event on the 2045 Carbon Neutrality Studies. In these studies\, The Luskin Center for Innovation is serving on the research team and evaluating the workforce impacts from this energy transition. \n2045 Carbon Neutrality Studies Public Workshops \nIn recognition of the urgency of climate change\, the State of California has funded two studies at the University of California to support California’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. Together\, the studies will identify pathways to significantly reduce transportation-related fossil fuel demand and\, in parallel\, manage a strategic\, responsible decline in transportation-related fossil fuel supply. \nIn partnership with the UC Institutes of Transportation Studies (with branches at UC Davis\, UC Irvine\, UC Berkeley\, and UCLA)\, the UC Davis Policy Institute for Energy\, Environment\, and the Economy (Policy Institute)\, the UC Davis Center for Regional Change (CRC)\, UC Santa Barbara\, and Environmental Market Solutions Laboratory (emLab)\, the two project teams responsible for each carbon neutrality study invite the public to two workshops. Each project team will share information and request feedback from community-based organizations\, civil society\, labor\, and industry\, and will use the diverse input to inform their respective research and subsequent final reports\, which are scheduled to be provided to CalEPA at the end of 2020. \nStudy 2 Workshop: Pathways to reducing transportation-related fossil fuel supply \nIn partnership with the Environmental Market Solutions Laboratory (emLab) and\, UC Santa Barbara researchers will share an overview of their baseline data and preliminary research in the second of the two partner studies exploring potential supply-side pathways to carbon neutrality by 2045. The focus of the workshop will be to gather input on environmental\, community and industry considerations that will be important in the strategic\, managed decline of California’s transportation-related fossil fuel extraction and refining. \nSpeakers:\nDavid Lea\, Professor\, UC Santa Barbara\nJulie Henderson\, Deputy Secretary for Public Policy\, CalEPA \n  URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/pathways-to-reducing-transportation-related-fossil-fuel-supply/ LOCATION:Online Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201019T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20201007T233516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185936Z UID:12520-1603123200-1603126800@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Advancing the Theory and Practice of Urban Heat Resilience DESCRIPTION:Join our partner\, the Aspen Global Change Institute\, for this new workshop that will develop a practice-driven research agenda on urban heat resilience. The Luskin Center’s Associate Director V. Kelly Turner is proudly serving on the organizing committee. While parts of the event are invite-only\, the following portions are open to the public. \nCall for Posters\nStudents and early career researchers: Want to share your research on extreme heat with colleagues? Submit your abstract poster by October 13th.\nLearn more. \nAn Equity-Focused Approach to Urban Heat Resilience\nTune into this conversation with Kizzy Charles-Guzman\, Deputy Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Sustainability\, about how we can equitably translate knowledge about urban resilience into practice. The talk will be followed by an interactive poster session.\nLearn more. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/advancing-the-theory-and-practice-of-urban-heat-resilience/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/urban-heat-resilience.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201002T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20200911T183723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185936Z UID:12447-1601640000-1601645400@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Civic Space in LA: Past\, Present\, Post-Pandemic DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nWith the election\, pandemic and social justice top of mind\, we are thinking about civic space and how society reconnects. \nWith prospects of improved testing\, a vaccine\, and potential changes in leadership\, how might transportation\, public spaces\, and neighborhoods evolve? How can urban design affect public health\, economics\, education and civic life? How can our streets\, the primary open spaces in many areas\, better accommodate a variety of community needs? \nCivicas is co-hosting a free Zoom webinar with UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs and Southern California Institute of Architecture featuring experts from the City and County of Los Angeles. Panelists bring their research\, policy and implementation perspectives to this discussion of the past\, present\, and future of LA’s civic spaces\, including equitable solutions for a healthy city in which all can thrive. \nFor more information about our speakers\, please visit civicas.net/events: \nNorma Edith García-González\, Director\, LA County Department of Parks and Recreation\nAnastasia Loukaitou-Sideris\, Associate Dean of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs & Professor of Urban Planning\nBarbara Romero\, Deputy Mayor of City Services\, City of LA\nMarrikka Trotter\, Architect & Professor of Architectural History\, SCI-Arc\nMark Vallianatos\, Executive Officer of Innovation\, LA Metro\, the Office of Extraordinary Innovation \nOur panel will focus on some of the equity issues surrounding civic spaces\, including parks and streets\, that have been exposed by the pandemic\, then invite participants to follow up with potential ways to continue this engaging conversation. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/civic-space-in-la-past-present-post-pandemic/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CLOGO.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200923 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20200921T065619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185937Z UID:12458-1600732800-1600819199@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Metro’s Energy Resiliency Symposium DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\nJoin us for the second event of our Energy Resiliency Series\, the Energy Resiliency Symposium\, to be held on Tuesday\, September 22 nd \, 2020. The event will feature captivating presentations on concepts and solutions that could help shape Metro’s long-range strategies for energy resiliency. We will also be facilitating a discussion with experts across a range of sectors\, including government\, industry\, and academia to discuss regional context and challenges surrounding resiliency. Panelists include: \n\nAllen G. Cadreau – Founder & CEO\, Indian Energy LLC\nArash Saidi – Distributed Energy Resources Development Manager\, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power\nDr. Fernando Guerra – Director\, Center for the Study of Los Angeles & Professor\, Political Science and Chicana/o Studies\, Loyola Marymount University\nJoseph Avila – Senior Director\, Energy Policy & Strategy\, Southern California Gas Company\nDr. JR DeShazo – Director\, Luskin Center for Innovation & Professor\, Public Policy\, Urban Planning\, and Civil and Environmental Engineering\, UCLA\nMichael Samulon – Senior Policy Analyst\, Sustainability\, Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti\nDavid Erne – Supervisor\, Energy Technology Integration\, California Energy Commission\nHeather Repenning (Moderator) – Executive Officer\, Sustainability Policy\, LA Metro\nJoel B. Farrier (Moderator) – Regional Environmental Manager\, Burns & McDonnell\n\nThe Symposium will also present an opportunity for a second round of white paper submissions before the Energy Resiliency Summit – tune in to learn more. \nAbout Energy Resiliency at Metro\nMetro’s energy resiliency is focused on the three R’s – reliability\, redundancy and renewables – Metro’s power system needs to be durable\, efficient and cost effective. We are working towards an energy resilient future for Los Angeles County through our long-range planning\, operational continuity and environmental stewardship. \nAbout the Energy Resiliency Series\nMetro is hosting a series of events to explore and discuss cutting edge energy resiliency concepts and solutions. As we continue to electrify our fleet and buildings\, we are seeking cost effective and energy efficient solutions that support our focus on reducing emissions and negative impacts on society and the environment. \nMetro kicked off the series with the Energy Resiliency Webcast on May 15\, 2020\, in which we unveiled an opportunity for selected firms to present technologies and innovations that could help shape Metro’s long-range strategies for energy resiliency through our  Request for White Papers . A recording of the  Energy Resiliency Webcast and  First Round White Paper Q&A Response are available. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/metros-energy-resiliency-symposium/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/metro-banner.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20200116T040228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185937Z UID:11662-1600678800-1600718400@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Climate Adaptation Research Symposium 2020: Measuring and Addressing Societal Impacts DESCRIPTION:View recordings from the symposium\nJoin us at this first-of-its-kind\, national symposium! The event will feature social science research that measures the scale and scope of climate impacts\, as well as how to address those impacts through adaptive markets\, public policies\, and planning. Learn more on the event webpage.\n\n\nAs global temperatures rise\, climate change is causing far-reaching impacts. Communities continue to experience extreme heat waves\, destructive wildfires\, and devastating floods and storms. Vulnerable and low-income populations feel these impacts the most. \nClimate change presents an unprecedented threat—however\, researchers are making progress to estimate the impacts of climate change on many aspects of society—health\, safety\, and wellbeing; migration; economic outputs and productivity—and to offer potential solutions. This arena of research offers a path forward to creating resilient communities and a society that can respond to rapidly changing environmental conditions. \nThis full-day symposium will highlight recent research measuring the impacts of climate change\, particularly on vulnerable populations and communities. The event will also include a parallel focus on strategies to address these impacts. It will foster cross-disciplinary dialogue between researchers and ultimately serve to improve our collective understanding of the climate adaptation research landscape; existing gaps; and how researchers can assist in informing adaptation and resiliency policies that are urgently needed. \nThe UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of the Los Angeles basin and UCLA is grateful to be in service to the indigenous peoples of this area. \nThank you to our event sponsors\n \nThank you to our event partners URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/climate-adaptation-research-symposium-2020-measuring-and-addressing-societal-impacts/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Climate-Adaptation-Event-Banner2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20200821T233905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185937Z UID:12408-1600156800-1600268400@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Net Zero 2020 Conference & Expo DESCRIPTION:CLIMATE + CARBON + ENERGY + WATER + WASTE + TRANSIT\n\n\n\n\nThis year\, we’re bringing the Net Zero Conference to your living room! Join leaders in green at NZ20\, the world’s largest net zero building conference and a hub for thought-leaders and industry-shapers in Climate\, Carbon\, Energy\, Water\, Waste\, and Transit. Our best-in-class virtual platform goes above and beyond to inspire communication\, providing attendees with opportunities to engage and ask questions during sessions\, tours\, and networking events as well as in the Expo Hall — so we can inspire\, educate\, and evolve our built environment with the same energy we’ve always had. \nThis two-day event will feature exciting keynotes\, cutting-edge educational panels\, workshops from innovative leaders in sustainability like the International Living Future Institute and U.S. Green Building Council\, premium networking opportunities\, the annual Trailblazer Awards Ceremony\, and an interactive virtual expo hall featuring leading companies in our industry. \nCEUs will be available for AIA\, USGBC and LFA credential holders. \nVisit www.netzeroconference.com to learn more. \nThe UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation is a promotional partner. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/net-zero-2020-conference-expo/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/nezero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200825T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200825T151500 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20200806T182957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185937Z UID:12380-1598364000-1598368500@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Insights on Solving the Climate Crisis: A Discussion with California's U.S. Congress Members about Their Climate Action Plan DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nJoin us for a conversation with members of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis about their new climate action plan. The Congressional Climate Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy\, Resilient\, and Just America offers a detailed\, national path to confront climate change. \nThis webinar will discuss conclusions from the plan\, connections to California’s policies\, and opportunities and challenges that could arise after the November election. We will also hear from community and academic leaders about their recommendations for an equitable transition. \nThis webinar is cohosted by the USC Schwarzenegger Institute and the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation. \nSPEAKERS\nCalifornia U.S. Congress Members \nCongresswoman Julia Brownley\, California’s 26th Congressional District \nCongressman Jared Huffman\, California’s 2nd Congressional District \nCongressman Mike Levin\, California’s 49th Congressional District \nRespondents \nLinda Escalante\, Southern California Legislative Director\, NRDC \nCecilia V. Estolano\, CEO\, Better World Group \nDr. Manuel Pastor\, Director\, USC Equity Research Institute \nJanea A. Scott\, Vice Chair\, California Energy Commission \nHosts \nConyers Davis\, Global Director\, USC Schwarzenegger Institute \nJ.R. DeShazo\, Director\, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation \nSenator Fran Pavley\, Environmental Policy Director\, USC Schwarzenegger Institute URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/insights-on-solving-the-climate-crisis-a-discussion-with-californias-u-s-congress-members-about-their-climate-action-plan/ LOCATION:Online Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/climatecrisisbanner4-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200629T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200629T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20200618T224254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185937Z UID:12149-1593439200-1593442800@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Adapting to the Pandemic: How Organizations in the San Joaquin Valley Are Responding to Meet Clean Transportation and Livelihood Needs DESCRIPTION:The live webinar has concluded. You can watch the archived webinar here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaced with unprecedented conditions\, organizations throughout California are pivoting their programming to best serve their communities. This webinar will explore how organizations are innovating with local governments to adapt in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide vital clean transportation\, environmental\, and food security services to in-need households\, as well as larger community economic benefits.\n\n\n  \n\n\nThis discussion is part of our Charting a Sustainable Recovery webinar series\, which convenes elected officials\, civic and business leaders\, non-profit advocates\, and friends from the philanthropic community to discuss how COVID-19 recovery policies can advance sustainability and environmental health goals in California and beyond. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/adapting-to-the-pandemic-sjv/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Event-Banne2r.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200522T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200522T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20200513T190235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185937Z UID:12109-1590157800-1590161400@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Charting a Sustainable Recovery: Leveraging Environmental Investment Opportunities with COVID-19 Economic Stimuli DESCRIPTION:In response to the COVID-19 crisis\, policymakers are drafting the largest economic stimulus packages in history. These policies offer a tremendous opportunity to invest in sustainability-related initiatives. This webinar will examine: \n\n How should we think about the environment during and after the pandemic?\nThe recovery from the 2008 recession advanced environmental goals in unprecedented ways. What are lessons from the 2008 recession and the ways it advanced environmental goals that could be adapted today?\nWhat key opportunities and needs exist for environmental investments in COVID economic stimulus packages? \nWhat can the public sector do to advance sustainability goals at the local\, state\, and federal level? How can investments maximize social\, economic\, and environmental benefits?\n\nWATCH HERE\nThis UCLA Luskin Summit session is co-hosted by the Luskin Center for Innovation and the USC Schwarzenegger Institute. \nSpeakers \nJ.R. DeShazo\nDirector\nLuskin Center for Innovation \nJ.R. DeShazo is the Director of the Luskin Center for Innovation at UCLA. He also is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Public Policy in the Luskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA\, where he is an expert in environmental economics and planning\, as well as climate\, energy\, water and sustainable transportation policy. He holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning from Harvard University and a M.Sc. in Economics from Oxford University\, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He was awarded Professor of the Year five times from 2001 to 2019 by the UCLA Masters Program in Public Policy. His recent research has focused on designing cost effective and equitable policies that incentivize clean technology adoption. He has previously advised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, National Science Foundation\, the United Nations\, McArthur Foundation\, Ford Foundation\, among many state and local governmental agencies. \nBob Keefe\nExecutive Director\nEnvironmental Entrepreneurs (E2) \nBob Keefe is E2’s Executive Director\, overseeing E2’s work across the country and coordinating E2’s staff and chapters stretching from Boston to San Diego. Bob speaks regularly about the economic benefits of smart environmental policies; the clean energy economy; jobs and related issues\, and has been widely quoted in publications nationwide. Prior to joining E2 in 2011\, Bob spent more than 20 years as a political\, business and environmental journalist. He served as the chief Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution; as a California-based national reporter for Cox Newspapers/Cox News Service; as technology editor for the Austin (Tx) American-Statesman and as a business and investigative reporter for the St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times. Bob also co-founded a technology news Web site and has co-authored or edited several business-related books. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was a fellow at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. \nFran Pavley\nEnvironmental Policy Director\, USC Schwarzenegger Institute\, and California State Senator Emeritus \nFran Pavley served 29 years in elected office. Born and raised in Los Angeles\, Pavley was elected the first mayor of Agoura Hills in 1982\, and served 14 years in the California Assembly and the State Senate. Former State Senator Pavley authored landmark climate policies (AB 1493\, AB 32\, SB 32\, and others) that have created a market for innovation and investment in clean energy and vehicles\, which have helped clean up our air\, grow the economy\, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As chair of the Senate’s Natural Resources and Water Committee\, she was able to pass the state’s first sustainable Groundwater Management Act\, promote policies to protect our ocean and watersheds\, and adopt measures to create more sustainable local water supplies. She is working as the Environmental Policy Director for the USC Schwarzenegger Institute\, and serves on several state and local advisory boards and committees. \nMatt Petersen\nPresident and CEO\nLos Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) \nPrior to joining LACI\, Matt Petersen was appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti as the first ever Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Los Angeles. Serving as CSO for four years\, Petersen was the chief architect of the groundbreaking Sustainable City pLAn\, led efforts to make LA a global leader in EVs\, and helped create the Climate Mayors. Matt co-founded Global Green USA and led the organization for 19 years as President and CEO. The organization was a pioneer in greening of affordable housing\, schools\, and cities as well as helping grow the solar sector. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina\, Matt put forth a vision and mobilized resources to green the rebuilding of New Orleans\, including schools\, the Lower 9th Ward\, and more. Matt is chair of the Climate Mayors board\, and a board member of Global Green USA\, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles\, Center for Environmental Health\, and the Sir Edmund Hilary Institute for International Leadership. Matt is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations\, the LA Sustainability Leadership Council\, and served as an advisor to the Clinton Global Initiative on energy and the environment while a CGI member for 10 years. He has a son\, and is a retired AYSO coach. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/charting-a-sustainable-recovery-leveraging-environmental-investment-opportunities-with-covid-19-economic-stimuli/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bannersummit2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200508 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20200116T040129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185938Z UID:11659-1587513600-1588895999@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Luskin Summit 2020: A Call to Action DESCRIPTION:The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs will wrap up its 25th anniversary celebration with the second convening of a research-informed\, cross-sector conversation about major issues facing the Los Angeles region with the Luskin Summit. In light of the health crisis\, this event will now be a virtual series of talks. \n\nDETAILS AND REGISTRATION\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/luskin-summit-2020-a-call-to-action/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bannersummit2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200302T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20200116T035923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185938Z UID:11656-1583172000-1583179200@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:The Human Right to Water in LA County: A Luskin Innovators Series Event on Progress\, Persistent Inequities\, and Proposed Solutions DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 2\, 2020 | 6PM-8PM\nRSVP Here\nJoin us to learn about the latest progress\, persistent inequities\, and proposed solutions to ensure the human right to water for everyone in Los Angeles County. Gregory Pierce\, lead of the Luskin Center for Innovation’s water research\, will present on key findings from our latest assessment of water systems in the L.A. region. He will be joined by a panel of government and advocacy leaders and other partners. \nConfirmed speakers: \n\nMadelyn Glickfeld\, Director\, UCLA Water Resources Group\, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (moderator)\nMartha Argüello\, Executive Director\, Physicians for Social Responsibility – Los Angeles\nVeronica Herrera\, UCLA Department of Urban Planning\nPaul Novak\, Executive Officer\, Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles\nAdan Ortega\, Executive Director\, Cal Mutuals\nGregory Pierce\, Associate Director\, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/the-human-right-to-water-in-la-county-a-luskin-innovators-series-event-on-progress-persistent-inequities-and-proposed-solutions/ LOCATION:UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Room 2355\n \n 337 Charles E. Young Drive East \n Los Angeles\, CA\n 90095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Tap-water-1200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20200210T232532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185958Z UID:11765-1582880400-1582909200@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Energy Innovation Conference 2020 DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE \nThe Energy Innovation Conference is an event that brings together students\, academics and professionals to showcase companies and technologies with the potential to reinvent the energy industry. This year’s presenters will focus on a number of topics\, including Energy Finance\, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Resiliency & Storage. \nOur keynote addresses this year will be given by Sarah Slusser\, CEO of Cypress Creek Renewables\, in a conversation with Nurit Katz\, Chief Sustainability Officer for UCLA. The Conference will feature panelists\, moderators and representatives from 8Minute Energy\, Calgren\, Chargepoint\, Green Tech Media\, Griddy\, LADWP\, Latham & Watkins\, Novogradac\, Substance Power and Mobility\, WoodMackenzie\, Zero Waste Energy\, and other major players in the energy field. \nThe conference is attended by over 200 industry professionals\, UCLA Anderson students\, and students from the UCLA Engineering School. \nKeynote Speakers\nSarah Slusser\nCEO\, Cypress Creek Renewables \nMatt Petersen\nPresident and CEO\, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator \nPanels\nEnergy Finance\n\nNovagradac\nLatham & Watkins\nAngeleno Group\n\nResiliency & Storage\n\n8Minute Solar\nLADWP\nClean Power Alliance\nAdvanced Sustainability Institute\n\nInnovation & Entrepreneurship\n\nCalgren Renewable Fuels\nZero Waste Energy\nGriddy URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/energy-innovation-conference-2020/ LOCATION:UCLA Anderson School of Management\, 110 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/energyinnovation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200129T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20191218T031344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185958Z UID:11331-1580295600-1580306400@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Convening with Child Care Providers on Status of AB 2370 DESCRIPTION:RSVP Here\nLearn about and provide your feedback on AB 2370. AB 2370 is a new law that impacts licensed child care centers by requiring them to test their water for lead. Join First 5 LA\, the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation\, the Child Care Alliance\, and other child care providers to learn about this new law\, ask questions to representative from the California Department of Social Services\, and provide your feedback to ensure this program is a success. Ample street parking is also available. Refreshments provided. Spanish translation available\, if requested. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/convening-with-child-care-providers-on-status-of-ab-2370/ LOCATION:Salvation Army the Siemon Center\, 7651 South Central Ave.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90001\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/water-fountain.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191106T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191106T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20191010T181908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185958Z UID:10881-1573043400-1573068600@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Summit on State & Local Progress Toward 100% Clean Energy DESCRIPTION:This first-of-its kind\, national summit will spotlight the latest progress and insights from leaders advancing and achieving the transformative goal of 100% clean electricity. The convening will facilitate peer-to-peer sharing of best practices. In attendance will be more than 200 invited national leaders\, state legislators\, city mayors\, activists\, regulators\, and scholars. \nSession topics and speakers include: \nHow Have Cities and Counties Gone to 100% Clean Energy? \n\nMayor Jackie Biskupski of Salt Lake City\, Utah\nMayor Emeritus Bob Dixson of Greensburg\, Kansas\nMayor Pro Tem Carmen Ramírez of Oxnard\, California\n\nLessons from State Leaders for 100% Carbon-free Electricity \n\nSenate Pro Tem Emeritus Kevin de León of California\nSenator Emeritus Chuck McIlhinney of Pennsylvania\nRepresentative Patricia Roybal Caballero of New Mexico\nRepresentative Gael Tarleton of Washington State\n\nDesigning Federal and State Policy for Success \n\nAllison Clements of the Energy Foundation\nHal Harvey of Energy Innovation\nRoger Kim of Climate + Clean Energy Equity Fund\n\nBy invitation-only. For more information or to request an invitation\, please email Colleen Callahan at ccallahan@luskin.ucla.edu. \nFor more details\, see the full event website. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/summit-on-state-local-progress-toward-100-clean-energy/ LOCATION:UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center\, 425 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/summit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191016T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191016T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20190924T234117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185959Z UID:10760-1571205600-1571256000@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Birkha Bawari - Contemporizing Traditional Water Architecture: a 21st Century Step Well in India DESCRIPTION:RSVP Here\nVisit the exhibition India’s Subterranean Stepwells: Photographs by Victoria Lautman before the lecture and enjoy light refreshments afterward in the Fowler Amphitheather. \nStep-wells\, subterranean aqua-structures\, were an integral part of Indian communities from 2nd century A.D. until the end of 19th century. Relegated to history in favor of canal and piped water-supply\, these exquisite step-wells were gradually abandoned and forgotten. However\, with 21st century water crises in India\, the ancient wisdom of harnessing water could now be made a part of a new aqua-architecture and sustainable water network. \nThis lecture is presented given in conjunction with the Fowler Museum’s exhibition “India’s Subterranean Stepwells: Photographs by Victoria Lautman” Victoria Laufman Photographic Exhibit which features\, selection of 48 photographs surveys 16 sites built between the 9th and 18th centuries. Lautman’s photographs evoke aspects of each stepwell’s structure\, aesthetics\, and atmosphere. \nThe Speakers \nThe speakers\, Architect A. Mridul and Artist/entrepreneur Shilpa Mridul\, will talk about their project\, Birkha Bawarii. It is fashioned like a step-well\, designed and built in Umaid Heritage Housing Township in Jodhpur\, a water-stressed city on the fringe of the Thar Desert of India. They will also talk about their efforts to replicate and expand that network\, and to integrate the arts\, history and culture of the region into this renewal. \nDate: Wednesday\, October 16\, 2019 \nLocation: Lenart Auditorium\, Fowler Museum at UCLA Auditorium \n5:00pm Visit the exhibition India’s Subterranean Stepwells: Photographs by Victoria Lautman \n6:00pm A. Mridul and Shipla Mridul Lecture \n7:15pm Light refreshments after the Lecture in the Fowler Amphitheather \nCopresented by UCLA Water Resources Group\, UCLA Department of Geography\, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation\, UCLA Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies\, and UCLA Center for Indian and South Asian Studies. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/birkha-bawari-contemporizing-traditional-water-architecture-a-21st-century-step-well-in-india/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/lecture.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191002T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191004T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20190628T194844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185959Z UID:10599-1569999600-1570212000@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Net Zero 2019 Conference & Expo DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nwww.netzeroconference.com \n\nThe world’s largest annual net zero building conference!\n1\,200+ attendees and 100+ exhibitors\nLeading global speakers and attendees (9 countries and 23 states represented last year)\n6th annual conference\nInspiring keynote speakers\nWorld-class education sessions\nProfessional networking\nExpo Hall with exhibitions from industry-leading companies\nContent on net zero energy\, water\, waste\, and transit\nSee discounted ticket options below\n\nGeneral Schedule: \n\nWednesday\, 10/2: Building Tours (8 am – 5 pm)\, Net Zero Start Up Competition (3 pm – 5 pm)\, Pre-Conference Party Hosted by ILFI (6 pm – 10 pm)\nThursday\, 10/3: Main Conference & Expo Day (8 am – 5 pm)\, Robin Hood Benefit Gala (6 pm – 10 pm)\nFriday\, 10/4: Building Tours (8 am – 5 pm)\, ILFI Zero Energy Accelerator (8 am – 12 pm)*\, ILFI LBC 4.0 Workshop (12:30 pm – 4:30 pm)*\, Post-Conference Party Hosted by USGBC-LA (5 pm – 7 pm)\n\n*Tickets sold separately \n \nClick to enlarge \nNeed-Based Conference Tickets:\nThanks to a generous sponsorship from Southern California Edison\, a pool of free tickets for need-based attendees is available. If you find the event to be cost-prohibitive to attend\, please contact hello@verdicalevents.com for information on how to obtain a free need-based ticket. \nSpeaker Registration:\nConfirmed speakers and panelists receive complimentary registration for the Main Conference Day (10/3) only. If you’re speaking and wish to attend the full conference (10/2 – 10/4)\, please contact hello@verdicalevents.com to receive a $100 discount on the Full Conference Pass (includes admittance to all Tours\, Main Conference\, Expo Hall\, and the Robin Hood Gala). \nCity Employee Discount:\nCity/Municipal Employees are eligible to receive 10% off NZ19 tickets. Please contact hello@verdicalevents.com for more information. \nSCE Diverse Supplier Discount:\nSouthern California Edison-identified diverse suppliers are eligible to receive 10% off NZ19 tickets. Please contact hello@verdicalevents.com for more information. (Applies to first 20 applicants only.) \nVolunteer Opportunities:\nInterested in volunteering at NZ19? Contact hello@verdicalevents.com for more information. Volunteers will receive complimentary access for all events that take place on the day(s) of volunteering. \nPhotographic Release: There will be photographers and film crews at the event. By signing up for a registration pass\, you understand that you may appear in photographs or film footage from the conference. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/net-zero-2019-conference-expo/ LOCATION:Los Angeles Convention Center \n \n 1201 S Figueroa Street \n Los Angeles\, CA\n 90015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NZ19.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190911T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190911T164500 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20190906T204847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185959Z UID:10684-1568216700-1568220300@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:High Tech\, Deep Salt\, and the Future of Fresh Water: How the Renewable Revolution Can Sustain the Last Free-Flowing Rivers DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE\nThe world faces the challenge of expanding electricity generation to meet the needs of growing economies while reducing greenhouse gas emissions to nearly zero by 2050 – all while maintaining the integrity of our world’s ecosystems\, including conserving the planet’s remaining free-flowing rivers. \nIn an afternoon discussion at UCLA School of Law on September 11\, 2019. Jeff Opperman\, Global Freshwater Lead Scientist at WWF\, will describe how growing electricity demands and climate objectives can be achieved while avoiding high-impact hydropower’s negative impacts on the world’s remaining freeflowing rivers. Alex Wang\, Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law\, will moderate the conversation. \nSeating is limited. Please fill out the form here to register. Light refreshments will be provided. \nHosted by UCLA Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment\,  UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation. \nContact Daniel Melling\, melling@law.ucla.edu with any questions. URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/high-tech-deep-salt-and-the-future-of-fresh-water-how-the-renewable-revolution-can-sustain-the-last-free-flowing-rivers/ LOCATION:UCLA School of Law\, Room 2442\, 385 Charles E Young Dr. East\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69729742_2453453601387153_3341295100985606144_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190717T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190717T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20190621T204822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185959Z UID:10579-1563357600-1563372000@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Los Angeles County Sustainability Plan: Gearing Up Economic Opportunity and Jobs DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE\nWe invite you to join the Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Office for a discussion of the LA County Sustainability Plan and its potential to promote and expand new business opportunities in the United States’ most populous county and the world’s third largest metropolitan economy. \nA diverse group of business leaders\, County officials\, and economic and workforce development specialists from across California will examine the sustainability plan’s potential to drive economic and job growth. Join us to discuss how the plan will shape the future economy of LA County by accelerating demand for advanced transportation\, renewable energy\, energy efficient infrastructure\, and urban greening while supporting strategic and inclusive workforce development practices. \nSpeakers include:\nSupervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas\, Los Angeles County\, Second District\nSenator Fran Pavley\, Environmental Policy Director\, USC Schwarzenegger Institute\nJR DeShazo\, Director\, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation\nGary Gero\, Chief Sustainability Officer\, Los Angeles County\nWendy Butts\, CEO\, Los Angeles Conservation Corps\nSam Jammal\, Senior Manager of Government Relations Western Region\, BYD\nBob Keefe\, Executive Director\, Environmental Entrepreneurs \nMia Lehrer\, President\, Studio-MLA\nMary Leslie\, President\, Los Angeles Business Council\nRon Miller\, Executive Secretary\, Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building & Construction Trades Council\nEstelle Reyes\, SVP\, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator\nCaroline Torosis\, Program Manager\, Department of Workforce Development\, Aging\, and Community Services \nCo-hosts:\nUCLA Luskin Center for Innovation\nUCLA Sustainable LA Grand Challenge\nUSC Schwarzenegger Institute\, and the\nUSC Center for Sustainability Solutions URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/los-angeles-county-sustainability-plan-gearing-up-economic-opportunity-and-jobs/ LOCATION:University of Southern California\, Doheny Memorial Library\, Room 240\, 3550 Trousdale Pkwy\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90089\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/unnamed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190606T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T002029 CREATED:20190508T015513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T185959Z UID:10417-1559811600-1559840400@innovation.luskin.ucla.edu SUMMARY:Charting California's Course on the Environment from Brown to Newsom and Beyond DESCRIPTION:RSVP Here\nSponsored by the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation\, Emmett Institute on Climate Change\, and the Environment at UCLA School of Law \nOver the period spanning Governor Brown’s four terms in office\, California cemented its identity as a pioneer of forward-thinking environmental law. California’s stance on climate and energy policy has marked the state as a national\, and even global\, force. At home\, however\, California continues to face entrenched environmental issues: the use and movement of water\, the development of fossil fuel resources\, and a housing affordability struggle that raises deep questions about land use policy. \nThis symposium will explore California’s status and future as an environmental pioneer. Panelists will examine the successes and challenges faced during Governor Brown’s tenure in office\, taking a close look at the complexities of the state’s environmental policy commitments and what they have meant for California\, the nation\, and the international community. With Governor Newsom now at the helm\, we will also look at today’s environmental leadership opportunities: both to stay the course and to build upon it. \nConfirmed speakers\n\nKeynote speaker: Mary Nichols\, Chair\, California Air Resources Board\nKen Alex\, Director\, Project Climate\, Berkeley Law\nAnn Carlson\, Shirley Shapiro Professor of Environmental Law and Faculty Co-Director\, Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at UCLA School of Law\nE. Joaquin Esquivel\, Chair\, State Water Resources Control Board\nYana Garcia\, Assistant Secretary for Environmental Justice and Tribal Affairs\, CalEPA\nGladys Limón\, Executive Director\, California Environmental Justice Alliance\nLiane Randolph\, Commissioner\, California Public Utilities Commission\nJulia Stein\, Supervising Attorney\, Frank G. Wells Environmental Law Clinic and Project Director\, Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at UCLA School of Law\n\nAGENDA\n9:00 – 9:30 a.m. \nBreakfast and check-in \n9:30 – 10:15 a.m. \nOpening Remarks: Mary D. Nichols\, Chair\, California Air Resources Board \n10:15 – 10:30 a.m. \nBreak \n10:30 – 11:45 a.m. \nPanel 1: Problems and Opportunities at Scale: Facing California’s Greatest Environmental Challenges \nCalifornia attempted fixes to some of its most complex problems during Governor Brown’s time in office: the state’s perennial water woes\, ongoing questions about environmental equity and justice\, and\, of course\, climate change and energy questions. What progress have we made over the last two gubernatorial terms? Did some of those Goliaths get the better of us? This panel will consider the unique roads traveled to address some of the state’s highest profile issues\, and successes and failures along the way. The panel will discuss lessons learned from efforts to tackle big\, intractable statewide issue with numerous entrenched stakeholder interests\, and will look forward to the future of these projects and policies during the Newsom administration. \n11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. \nLunch \n12:45 – 2:00 p.m. \nPanel 2: “We’ll launch our own damn satellite”: California As A National and Global Force \nEstablishing California as a globally-recognized proving ground for innovation means not only making ambitious policy at home\, but also working with—and sometimes against—federal and international actors to advance those policy goals. This panel will examine California’s relationships with the federal government and international community over the course of Brown’s tenure and into the present day\, with a particular focus on the state’s prominent role as a powerful subnational actor in advocating for climate policies. How much influence has California had\, and can it continue to have\, on environmental policy outside its borders? Panelists will look ahead to continued opportunities for California’s leadership in this area. \n2:00 – 2:10 p.m. \nBreak \n2:10 – 3:25 p.m. \nPanel 3: Building on Jerry: Tackling Housing and Transportation  \nCalifornia’s long struggle to provide affordable housing for its residents came to a head during the last few years of Governor Brown’s term\, and Governor Newsom has signaled that housing is a key priority for his administration. At the same time\, California has committed itself to ever more ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets\, which cannot be met without meaningful changes in the transportation sector. But improving access to affordable\, sustainable\, equitable transportation remains a significant challenge. As California works to house its residents and combat climate change\, questions about the compatibility of these two policy goals are being raised. This panel will explore the makings of the housing crisis and lessons learned from Governor Brown’s tenure and will consider how California can meet its considerable housing and transportation challenges moving forward\, while continuing to make progress on climate and other environmental goals. \n3:25 – 3:35 p.m. \nAfternoon break \n3:35 – 4:15 p.m. \nClosing remarks \n4:15 – 5:00 p.m. \nReception: Law Courtyard URL:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/charting-californias-course-on-the-environment-from-brown-to-newsom-and-beyond/ LOCATION:UCLA School of Law\, Room 1347\, 385 Charles E Young Dr. E\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/newsom-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCLA School of Law":MAILTO:melling@law.ucla.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR