NEWS
What does it mean to be too hot, a TEDxUCLA talk
V. Kelly Turner explores how extreme heat is reshaping everyday life
Descanso Gardens
A message of shade and hope
New research shows overwhelmingly positive outlook on climate action among visitors to tree- and shade-themed art exhibition
@SkyLovesAdventures
ShadeLA advances lasting shade solutions for Los Angeles
In its first year, the coalition advanced research, partnerships and policies for the World Cup and beyond
ShadeLA offers a playbook to help city meet shade goals
New policy briefs outline how to streamline processes to increase shade in LA
At the Luskin Summit, environmental justice took center stage
From plastic pollution to extreme heat, Luskin Center for Innovation panelists examined community-driven solutions
Blueprint for a better planet
How Luskin Center for Innovation and other parts of UCLA are advancing a healthier, more sustainable future.
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation 2025 Impact Report
Informing effective and equitable environmental policy solutions.
Keeping California children cool: strategies for safe schools and homes
New UCLA report highlights actionable solutions for legislators to protect kids from heat.
Beyond shade: UCLA researchers improve radiant cooling to make outdoor temperatures feel cooler
The approach uses low-cost, scalable, transparent and infrared-reflective surfaces and hydronic panels.
Turning data into dialogue: Luskin Center for Innovation-inspired art exhibit brings shade equity to life
Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World, a new exhibition running from July 12 to October 12 at Descanso Gardens, brings shade equity to life through a multisensory art experience.
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation releases Strategic Roadmap
Journeying through 15 years of impact, our priorities for the next few years, and opportunities to partner
The Luskin Center for Innovation co-hosts the first-ever Southern California urban forest equity symposium
With more than 170 researchers, practitioners, community members, and representatives from government and nonprofit organizations
2023 Impact Report: Our New Era of Shaping Effective and Equitable Environmental Policy Solutions
A brief, interactive summary of select environmental policy impacts in 2023
UCLA research reveals successful model to build and renovate multibenefit parks in underserved communities
The Link initiative piloted in Los Angeles County demonstrates value of collaborative, community-driven parks building model