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.

Evaluation of Seven Transformative Climate Communities Program Investments

Local Political Response to Climate Risks 

UCLA experts guide commission’s L.A. fire recovery and rebuilding recommendations

Led by the Luskin Center for Innovation, more than 40 scholars contributed their expertise to the independent commission, which issued its final recommendations today.

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.

Redefining Expectations for Urban Water Supply Systems To Fight Wildfires

UCLA partners with new independent Blue Ribbon Commission for climate-resilient L.A. fire recovery

UCLA scholars will provide research-informed options to inform policy recommendations to rebuild, retrofit, and catalyze climate-resiliency investments.

For the Press: UCLA research and commentary on the L.A. fire response and recovery

Our experts are available to comment on: 1) water supply and urban water systems; 2) air quality and public health impacts; 3) land use and governance considerations; 4) politics of disaster and response; and 5) climate whiplash and extreme weather.