Local Political Response to Climate Risks 

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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.

Welcome to our new staff researcher, Camille Burrus

Meet this member of our Transformative Climate Communities team.

Introducing our new project manager and researcher, Alex Aguirre Levitas

Learn about Alex's role supporting transformative climate action in South LA.

Do Urban Water Supply Systems Put Out Wildfires?

¿Los sistemas de agua urbana pueden apagar incendios forestales?

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.

On the fires, from UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation

In the coming weeks, we will work with our colleagues at UCLA and partners across the region to help shape efforts that expedite recovery while advancing equity and resilience in our rapidly changing environment.