First released in 2019, the OurCounty Sustainability Plan is a long-range strategy to build a healthier, more equitable, resilient, and economically strong region where everyone thrives. The County is now updating that Plan and seeks your input on what it should address.

This spring, the County will be hosting an in person two-part workshop series.

Workshop A Topic 3 will cover progress, challenges, and opportunities in Core Infrastructure— Buildings, Energy, Water, Waste, and Transportation Decarb/EVs.

Register for all workshops here.

More details to come.

The University of California is sponsoring a six-part webinar series for the UC community and the public titled “Urban Wildfire Response and Recovery Webinar Series,” focusing on the physical health, mental health and social impacts of wildfires, providing a blend of scientific information and practical skills, and highlighting environmental justice issues.

Learn more and register here.

First released in 2019, the OurCounty Sustainability Plan is a long-range strategy to build a healthier, more equitable, resilient, and economically strong region where everyone thrives. The County is now updating that Plan and seeks your input on what it should address.

This spring, the County will be hosting an in person two-part workshop series.

Workshop A Topic 1 will cover progress, challenges, and opportunities in Green/Blue Space & Food and will cover Ecosystems, Parks, Waterways and Coastlines, Food Systems and Food Waste.

Register for all workshops here.

Join the California Climate and Energy Collaborative’s series of informal discussions to encourage CA energy and climate practitioners to process and exchange information on the rapidly evolving development from the new federal administration, including the funding freeze. This format will mainly be collaborative discussion and group sharing.

Register here.

First released in 2019, the OurCounty Sustainability Plan is a long-range strategy to build a healthier, more equitable, resilient, and economically strong region where everyone thrives. The County is now updating that Plan and seeks your input on what it should address.

This spring, the County will be hosting an in person two-part workshop series.

Workshop A Topic 2 will cover progress, challenges, and opportunities in Built Environment & Air Quality— Land Use, Housing, Transportation, and Pollution.

Register for all workshops here.

Technology is a critical asset in preparing for and mitigating hazards. Join the RNPN in exploring the power of emerging technology in building resilience against natural hazards. Connect with industry professionals, academics, and decision-makers dedicated to driving innovation and building stronger, safer communities.

This event is part of the Resilience Exchange series, which offers monthly learning sessions on a specific subject to share knowledge and advance conversations around a particular area of natural hazard resilience.

These events are open to all! If you know someone who may be interested, feel free to share this registration with your network.

Register here.

Hosted by RWA’s Manager of Government Relations, Ryan Ojakian, the discussion will explore the challenges and opportunities of managing California’s increasing climate extremes, from intensifying droughts to severe floods. This engaging discussion will examine what the future holds, how water agencies can prepare, and strategies for balancing affordability and resilience in a rapidly changing world.

Register here.

Join SCAG for a Toolbox Tuesday session introducing jurisdictions to HCD Connect, a new and enhanced data management system and online portal designed to streamline interactions with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The system creates a new option for local governments and consultants to submit Housing Elements and Sites Inventories via web portal. Members of HCD’s Annual Progress Reports and Housing Element teams will go over the basics of account setup, login, and document submission.

Register here.

Los Angeles County invites you to attend a comprehensive five-part webinar series on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

In Part 2, you'll gain an understanding of the following topics:
• Overview of Charging Ownership Models
• Utility Rates, Demand Charges, Rebate Programs, and EPRI-Approved Chargers
• Available Federal, State, and Local Incentives, Rebates, and Grants
• Utility Make-Ready Considerations for Rebates and Incentives
• Addressing Equity in Financing and Business Models
• Case Studies and Successful Examples

Upcoming EV Charging Infrastructure Webinars in the Series:
• Part 3 - Regulations, Ordinances, and Implementation
• Part 4 - Permitting
• Part 5 - Site Design, Energization, and Operation

Register here.

The County of Los Angeles Clean Transportation Team is hosting the second session of the County of Los Angeles’ comprehensive five-part webinar series on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This series is designed specifically for EV charging project decision-makers such as facility managers, project managers, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, higher education professionals, etc. interested in EV charging infrastructure.

Key Topics:

• Charging Station Ownership Models

• Utilities: Rates, Demand Charges & Rebate Programs

• Federal, State & Local Incentives

• Addressing Equity in Financing and Business Models

Upcoming EV Charging Infrastructure Webinars in the Series:

• Part 3 - Regulations, Ordinances, and Implementation

• Part 4 - Permitting

• Part 5 - Site Design, Energization, and Operation

REGISTER HERE

Email Your EV Charging Infrastructure Questions: Send your webinar questions ahead of time to evprogram@isd.lacounty.gov.

Join USGBC-CA and RootDown LA for a fun day of gardening together!

RootDown staff Andres Chopin Food Production Manager will be in the garden to greet and assign you volunteer work that day. The garden has its own entrance located on the corner of 46th and McKinley.

Come prepared with close-toed shoes, sunscreen, and your reusable water bottle. Tools and lunch will be provided. Please check out our Community Hub page or contact USGBC-CA’s Community team (community@usgbc-ca.org) to learn more about the project.

Register here.

Join the UCLA Luskin Center for an engaging talk by Kathryn McConnell on how communities transform in the aftermath of wildfire events. Professor McConnell will share insights from her work on how communities adapt and transform in the aftermath of wildfire events, offering valuable perspectives on resilience, displacement, and urban change. Her findings have relevance and implications to inform more equitable rebuilding in Los Angeles.  

Refreshments are included.

Register here.

The City of Los Angeles’ Climate Emergency Mobilization Office (CEMO), Board of Public Works, invites you to join the virtual launch of the 2025 Climate Equity LA (CELA) Series: Safe and Clean Air at Home!

The launch will feature local government representatives and public health experts in conversation on issues connected to indoor air quality, including efficient use of air purifiers in the home.

Please submit any questions in advance via the registration form. Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available during the event.

Register here.

This webinar will cover the social impacts of wildfires as well as the model of community response and recovery.

The University of California is sponsoring a six-part webinar series for the UC community and the public titled “Urban Wildfire Response and Recovery Webinar Series,” focusing on the physical health, mental health and social impacts of wildfires, providing a blend of scientific information and practical skills, and highlighting environmental justice issues.

Learn more and register here.

Join UCLA Technology Development Group for Climate Action Day!

Highlights of the Day Include:

• UCLA Research summaries on energy-efficient technologies, sustainable water recycling, and more

• Keynote by Glen Sproul dit MacDonald, Distinguished UCLA Professor and climate expert

• Insightful panels on LA28 Olympics and investing strategies for this market

• Networking opportunities with industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers

Register here.
Registration Fee for ALL Attendees: $20 (space is limited)

Join SCAG for a Toolbox Tuesday session introducing the Legal Pathways to Deep Decarbonization (LPDD) project. Developed by Columbia University's Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and Widener University's Commonwealth School of Law, the LPDD project is an online database of draft model laws and ordinances that inform greenhouse gas reduction policies at every level of government. A national network of pro-bono attorneys created this resource, which is available to partners throughout the SCAG region.

Register here.

Virtual Meeting for Landlord Organizations, Building Experts and Interested Parties in English with Simultaneous Interpretation in Mandarin

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health invites landlord organizations, building experts, and interested parties to a virtual meeting to learn more about the proposed County Ordinance and to give your input.

Join the Zoom here.

Join the celebrated paleontologist Neil Shubin at the Buena Vista Branch Library as he explains the dynamics of ice sheets and glaciers, what they tell us about our past, and what they portend for our future. He will be in conversation with Alex Gardner, the leader of Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Sea Level and Ice Group.

Register here.

DEVELOPING A SAFE MAXIMUM INDOOR TEMPERATURE THRESHOLD FOR RENTAL HOUSING UNITS

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health invites you to a virtual meeting to learn more about the proposed County Ordinance and to give your input.

Join the Zoom here.

Join IoES for the first event in the 2024-2025 Focus on Environment and Sustainability Series, a three-part special seminar exploring critical environmental challenges.

Light refreshments will be available starting at 1:30 and there will be a Q&A session following her talk.

Register here.

Learn more about the event here.

The Department of Public Health is hosting a virtual townhall meeting to address air quality, soil and water safety, and safe cleanup practices after wildfires. Presenters will provide actionable guidance for protecting your health.

Livestreamed on:

facebook.com/lapublichealth

x.com/lapublichealth

youtube.com/lapublichealth

Join Bell Gardens for a public meeting on their Climate Action Plan.

Additionally, fill out the climate action plan community survey.

For more information, contact the Planning Division at planning@bellgardens.org or (562) 806-7722.

MEETING AGENDA

• Presentation on the Urban Tides Project by USC Sea Grant

• Coastal Resilience project updates

• Living Shoreline Projects (Zuma/Point Dume, Dockweiler, and Redondo):

  • Alternatives analysis

  • Report feedback

Virtual meeting on Zoom.

Register here.

Join the RNPN as we connect with community leaders to exchange best practices for local disaster preparedness. With an emphasis on effectively engaging vulnerable populations such as older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those living in rural areas, the RNPN hopes to share actionable strategies that ensure all members of the community are equipped and supported during natural hazards.

Register here.

The Transportation Conformity Working (TCWG) is a forum to support interagency coordination to maintain transportation conformity and help improve air quality in Southern California.

Join virtually here.