Watts Rising

2023 Progress Report on Implementation of the Transformative Climate Communities Program Grant

Stockton Rising

2023 Progress Report on Implementation of the Transformative Climate Communities Program Grant

Transform Fresno

2023 Progress Report on Implementation of the Transformative Climate Communities Program Grant
An example of courtyard shade and a nature-based outdoor learning environment at Esperanza Elementary School, Los Angeles.V. Kelly Turner / Luskin Center for Innovation

California’s K-12 education system is under-prepared for rising temperatures

Heat makes it harder for students to learn and for teachers to teach. Previous research supported by the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation quantified how these effects exacerbate educational and racial inequalities.
At Creekside Elementary in Tassajara, CA, the play structure is partially protected from the sun.Brian Shamblen / Flickr

Protecting Californians with Heat-Resilient Schools

Guidance for an Effective State Strategy

Urban Heat Governance: Examining the Role of Urban Planning

Welcome to our new climate action researcher, Samantha Astudillo

Learn more about our newest team member and her research
Students walking by the entrance to the Luskin School of Public Affairs

We’re hiring a manager of strategic communications and events

Apply by March 15
Aerial view above Reynier Village neighborhood in West Los Angeles, CaliforniaThomas De Wever / iStock

UCLA researchers study impacts of streets on urban heat

New research finds shade, such as from trees, to be the most effective strategy to cool hot city streets

2022 Impact Report

Actionable Research for a Sustainable Future