UCLA anthropologist Monica L. Smith‘s edited volume, “The Power of Nature: Archaeology and Human-Environmental Dynamic,” is now accessible for free through the University Press of Colorado Open Books platform. “The Power of Nature” explores how humans have adapted to the overwhelming forces of nature throughout history. Through archaeological case studies from around the world… Source ..read more

IoES Adjunct Professor Travis Longcore has joined the PLAN-Biodiversity project as an advisory board member. This innovative European project, “The Path Towards Addressing Adverse Impacts of Light and Noise Pollution on Terrestrial Biodiversity and Ecosystems,” aims to tackle the pressing issue of light and noise pollution and its adverse impacts on the terrestrial environment. Source ..read more

We are delighted to share that the 2024 CTR newsletter is now available! This issue features a letter from the Founder, insights from Co-Directors Dr. Elsa Ordway and Dr. Felipe Zapata, and articles covering diverse topics like Elsa Ordway’s UCLA-led scoping PANGEA study, Jason Gray’s GCF Task Force update, Virginia Zaunbrecher´s take on Indigenous knowledge and western science and Bryan… Source ..read more

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Project Phoenix is back for the 2024 season! Project Phoenix leverages the power of the community to learn more about how wildfire smoke impacts West Coast birds. Led by La Kretz Center postdoctoral Researcher Olivia Sanderfoot, this project engages community scientists across California, Oregon, and Washington to monitor birds during the fire season (July-November)… Source ..read more

See below a Letter from Director of the La Kretz Center, Dr. Brad Shaffer. Dear Fellow California Conservationists, As you may be aware, the UCLA campus has joined many others across the country in a number of protest activities over the last week. UCLA leadership has shifted many activities, including all teaching, to pivot from in-person to online formats. Although the campus is not… Source ..read more

The California Center for Sustainable Communities, along with UCLA research teams and departments, has been selected as a finalist for the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) 2024 Power Player Awards in the Equity category. This prestigious award recognizes exceptional leadership in advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles within the energy sector. As part of the LADWP LA100… Source ..read more

UCLA Center for Tropical Research and Congo Basin Institute co-director Dr. Elsa Ordway is leading PANGEA, a NASA-funded effort to design a large-scale field campaign studying tropical forests worldwide. This critical research will improve understanding of how these vital ecosystems are responding to climate change and land-use changes. PANGEA Scoping Workshops Held Around the World… Source ..read more

Founding Director of the California Center for Sustainable Communities and Chair of UCLA’s Environment and Sustainability Ph.D. program Dr. Stephanie Pincetl co-authored a study, “Advancing a Net Zero Urban Water Future in the United States Southwest.” Published in ACS ES&T Water, the research examines the feasibility of Net Zero Urban Water (NZUW) — cities becoming self-sufficient with local… Source ..read more

SAR Zine 2023-2024Download 6 SAR teams have been working hard to create a Zine to showcase their current research progress thus far. Each team has a two page spread dedicated to explaining their project goals in an engaging and creative way for all to enjoy. This zine can only be accessed digitally in order to reduce our paper waste. Limited copies were produced and will be available at… Source ..read more