Regional Events
The LARC calendar includes climate conferences, meetings, and trainings taking place in, or related to, the county of Los Angeles, California and online.
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Featured Events
February 2026 LARC Network Meeting
The February 2026 LARC Network Meeting for climate leaders and practitioners in the Los Angeles region to share best practices, current projects, and opportunities for collaboration. Join LARC for facilitated network sharing and presentations on local government energy policy efforts.
Agenda:
10:00: Welcome & LARC Updates
10:10: Network Updates, Opportunities, & Support
10:40: Brief Presentations
11:05: Group Discussion
11:30: Adjourn
Presentations:
Proposition 4 - Climate Funding for Los Angeles | Gia Rogers, College Corps Fellow, LARC
From Peer Collaboration to Implementation - Moving Building Performance Forward Across California | Ben Stapleton, Chief Executive Officer, USGBC California
USGBC-CA will share updates on the California Building Performance Collaborative on how more than 50 municipalities across California are working together to align building performance policy, including the upcoming release of model ordinance guidance, a deep dive on developing financing resources, and the California Building Performance Hub.
• Local Governments United: Building a Statewide Advocacy Coalition for Climate Action | Alelia Parenteau, Sustainability & Resilience Director, Santa Barbara Clean Energy
DepaveLA Webinar Celebration
Accelerate Resilience L.A. (ARLA) and Hyphae Design Laboratory are thrilled to invite you to a special webinar celebrating the release of their newest report: DepaveLA.
As Los Angeles looks toward a more resilient future, this report explores the transformative potential of removing excess impervious surfaces to restore our local ecosystems. This event will be a presentation followed by a Q&A session.
Registration: Please use this link to register.
2025 SoCal Edison Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment Workshop
Join SCE for their Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment Results Workshop!
SCE will share a general overview of climate science education for non-experts, high-level CAVA analyses methods, and near-final findings on SCE asset vulnerabilities due to projected climate change impacts in the 2030 and 2050 timeframes.
Both in-person and virtual attendance options are available for this workshop. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the workshop as well as submit informal written comments on the workshop slides.
All attendees (both virtual and in-person) are requested to register here in advance (ideally at least 48 hours in advance of the workshop). Virtual participants will receive a Teams link provided with registration.
2026 Annual Environmental Forum: “Butterflies in Bloom”
The City of Calabasas Environmental Commission invites the community to the 2026 Annual Environmental Forum: “Butterflies in Bloom”, a public forum on pollinators, biodiversity and local conservation efforts. The event will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Founder's Hall, 200 Civic Center Way. Admission is free and open to all.
The City of Calabasas hosts an annual public Environmental Forum, organized by the Environmental Commission, to engage the community on pressing and relevant environmental topics. This event typically occurs in February and features expert panels, educational exhibits, and opportunities for public participation.
Learn more here.
Comply With Me: Ace the New Energy Code!
Join Energy Code Ace on March 4 – 5, 2026 at The Energy Education Center in Irwindale for two days of thought leadership, case studies, in-depth training opportunities, and networking events that will help you glide through the updates to the 2025 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6 or Energy Code).
Subject matter experts will address common questions about code compliance, sharing hands-on solutions, tools, and resources to help you navigate California’s Energy Code and Appliance Efficiency Standards (Title 20). The event program will focus on code compliance and enforcement; technologies for decarbonization and electrification such as heat pumps, solar PV & batteries, envelope design, and lighting; and policy, market barriers, code development, and reach codes.
Energy Code Ace strives to make it faster and easier for each market actor responsible for compliance with the Energy Code to effectively comply and realize the full energy savings potential of the Energy Code.
Register here.
CalHeatScore Webinar #6: Looking Ahead to Summer 2026
Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/chswebinar6
Please join us for a CalHeatScore webinar to look ahead to the 2026 heat season and how CalHeatScore can support local and regional resiliency efforts. Participants will learn about recent and upcoming updates to the CalHeatScore tool as well as resources designed to support its use in heat-vulnerable communities. Participants will also learn about additional opportunities for feedback and engagement with CalHeatScore staff in the upcoming months.
The purpose of the CalHeatScore Webinar Series is to help users learn about the State of California’s new heat warning system. These webinars cover what CalHeatScore does, the data it includes, and how it can be used.
This series is a partnership effort between the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC), and the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation.
For more information about CalHeatScore, please visit: https://calheatscore.calepa.ca.gov/.
How to Do Business with Metro Workshop
The "How to Do Business with Metro" workshop, offers valuable insights for businesses aiming to engage with Metro. Attendees will learn about Metro’s Certification Program, which includes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certifications.
The workshop also covers the Small Business Program Initiative, which supports small businesses in navigating Metro's procurement processes. Additionally, participants will gain information on the Contractor Development Bonding Program, designed to assist small businesses in securing bonding for construction projects. The session provides guidance on using Metro's Vendor Portal to access current and future business opportunities, and attendees can network with Metro procurement staff during one-on-one sessions.
Register here.
CSUDH Energy & Sustainability Summit
Join us at the CSUDH Energy & Sustainability Summit at California State University Dominguez Hills on March 19, 2026 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (Pacific Time) for a day filled with insightful discussions and highlights of the innovative initiatives that make CSUDH a national leader in energy and sustainability. This event aims to engage the regional and campus community on energy and sustainability: where we've been, where we're going, and how we can partner to create a more sustainable future. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and be part of the change.
Register here.
April 2026 LARC Network Meeting
The April 2026 LARC Network meeting for climate leaders and practitioners in the Los Angeles region to share best practices, current projects, and opportunities for collaboration. Occurs bimonthly.
For more information about the discussion topic for each meeting, visit www.laregionalcollaborative.com/larc-network-meetings
Register here.
June 2026 LARC Network Meeting
The June 2026 LARC Network meeting for climate leaders and practitioners in the Los Angeles region to share best practices, current projects, and opportunities for collaboration. Occurs bimonthly.
For more information about the discussion topic for each meeting, visit www.laregionalcollaborative.com/larc-network-meetings
Register here.
17th Annual California Climate and Energy Collaborative Forum
The CCEC Forum brings together several hundred local government staff, elected officials, and community organizations, to collaborate and learn from each other as they work to advance fair and equitable climate change and energy practices.
This event will feature engaging sessions, expert plenaries and keynotes, and new innovative activities to help climate and energy leaders and practitioners connect to learn about innovative projects and strategies, share best practices, and troubleshoot challenges.
Learn more here.
September 2026 LARC Network Meeting
The September 2026 LARC Network meeting for climate leaders and practitioners in the Los Angeles region to share best practices, current projects, and opportunities for collaboration. Occurs bimonthly.
For more information about the discussion topic for each meeting, visit www.laregionalcollaborative.com/larc-network-meetings
Register here.
October 2026 Network Meeting
The October 2026 LARC Network meeting for climate leaders and practitioners in the Los Angeles region to share best practices, current projects, and opportunities for collaboration. Occurs bimonthly.
For more information about the discussion topic for each meeting, visit www.laregionalcollaborative.com/larc-network-meetings
Register here.
Resilient California Summit
The three-day Resilient California Summit in Sacramento will gather California's climate adaptation and resilience practitioners to share best practices and crucial information to inform climate science, policy, and action. They anticipate broad participation from local and state government, Tribal partners, community organizations, utilities, private firms, and academia. Presentations will feature new research findings produced through California's Fifth Climate Change Assessment, innovative resilient projects, and discussions about long-range goals.
The Summit is being organized by the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, Climate Resolve, and Farallon Strategies – with core support from the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, Resources Legacy Fund, and Resilient Cities Catalyst.
Additional information can be found at www.resilientcaliforniasummit.org.
You may contact Bridget Hauflaire at events@climateresolve.org for additional information.
December 2026 LARC Network Meeting
The December 2026 LARC Network meeting for climate leaders and practitioners in the Los Angeles region to share best practices, current projects, and opportunities for collaboration. Occurs bimonthly.
For more information about the discussion topic for each meeting, visit www.laregionalcollaborative.com/larc-network-meetings
Register here.
How to Do Business with Metro Workshop
The "How to Do Business with Metro" workshop, offers valuable insights for businesses aiming to engage with Metro. Attendees will learn about Metro’s Certification Program, which includes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certifications.
The workshop also covers the Small Business Program Initiative, which supports small businesses in navigating Metro's procurement processes. Additionally, participants will gain information on the Contractor Development Bonding Program, designed to assist small businesses in securing bonding for construction projects. The session provides guidance on using Metro's Vendor Portal to access current and future business opportunities, and attendees can network with Metro procurement staff during one-on-one sessions.
Register here.
Public Workshop on Developing Community Engagement Standards for Our Water Future
Please join the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California either in person or
virtually for this interactive workshop. Participate in discussions about how best to engage
communities on Southern California's water issues and spark interest in our water future
Register here.
Port of Long Beach – Positioning Your Firm for Success Event
This event is designed exclusively for firms interested in supporting the Port’s environmental and planning efforts, both now and in the future, and for those seeking a clearer understanding of what it takes to be a successful partner as the Port continues to evolve.
As the Port’s priorities evolve, so does the work. Many upcoming projects will be more complex, more integrated, and, in some cases, unlike what has been done before. The Port is increasingly seeking consulting partners who can not only deliver high-quality work, but also bring new perspectives, creative thinking, and innovative solutions where established approaches may not yet exist.
Attendees will gain insight into:
The Why: The Port’s vision, priorities, and long-term direction; and how Environmental and Port Planning Divisions play a key role in advancing the development, modernization, and long-term success of the Port complex
What the Port Looks for in Consultants: The skills, experience, and attributes the Port values in its partners
How to Do Business with the Port: An overview of the contracting process and what to expect
Looking Ahead: Upcoming environmental and port planning contracting opportunities on the horizon
Networking: Opportunities to meet and connect with Port staff and industry consultants
Register here. Limited to 1 attendee per firm.
LA River Path Draft EIR Public Hearing #3
Metro invites you to read the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Los Angeles River Path Project; join us for a public hearing.
Metro released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Los Angeles River Path Project on December 18. Join us for a public hearing to learn more about the project and share your input. The Draft EIR is available on the project website at metro.net/lariverpath, where you can also access an interactive PlanEngage version to view each chapter, explore interactive maps, and submit comments directly on the document.
Register here.
Reconstrucción para la Resiliencia frente a Incendios (Santa Monica)
Esta capacitación ofrece orientación, recursos, mejores prácticas, materiales y otras herramientas diseñadas para apoyar a profesionales.
En los incendios forestales de Los Ángeles en enero de 2025, fuimos testigos de uno de los peores desastres climáticos de nuestro tiempo, en un momento en que este tipo de incendios impulsados por el viento y la sequía están aumentando en tamaño y escala. Vamos a reconstruir, y vamos a seguir adelante, pero el cómo lo hagamos y el mensaje que enviamos al mundo —que observa con temor de que el próximo desastre ocurra en su propia comunidad— es increíblemente importante. Esta capacitación está diseñada para brindar una visión directa de nuestra Guía de Reconstrucción y cómo implementar las mejores prácticas en reconstrucción sostenible.
Regístrate aquí.
Net Zero Accelerator (NZA) Annual Demo Day 2026
US Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) and the Net Zero Accelerator (NZA) invite you to Demo Day 2026.
The NZA accelerates the adoption of impactful solutions in the built environment. The program helps growth-stage companies de-risk their offerings, align with market needs, and implement technologies through pilot projects across our community.
This year’s event will be fully virtual and feature keynote speeches from Kevin Powell (most recently the Director, Emerging Building Technologies for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)), and Ajey Kaushall (Principal, JLL Spark Global Ventures), plus live demonstrations of the 2025 cohort’s innovations in short form. This interactive format allows for facilitated and lively discussion throughout the program.
Learn more and register here.
The Climate Reality Project: Make Polluters Pay National Campaign Launch
Join Climate Reality’s Make Polluters Pay campaign kickoff call on January 28 at 5 PM PST to be a part of a growing effort to hold major fossil fuel companies financially accountable for their role in climate disasters and support affected communities.
In this webinar, you’ll hear directly from members of our own community who are already grassroots organizing locally and helping move real policy forward. They’ll share what’s happening on the ground and how collective action is turning pressure into progress. This campaign sits at the heart of the climate finance conversation. While communities shoulder the cost of climate-related disasters, fossil fuel companies continue to profit.
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CalHeatScore Webinar #5: Training Materials and Resources for Users
Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/chswebinar5
Please join us for the fifth webinar in a series of six focused on CalHeatScore. In this session, participants will learn about new CalHeatScore supporting materials and how these resources can be utilized to advance extreme heat planning across the state.
The purpose of the CalHeatScore Webinar Series is to help users learn about the State of California’s new heat warning system. These webinars cover what CalHeatScore does, the data it includes, and how it can be used.
This series is a partnership effort between the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC), and the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation.
For more information about CalHeatScore, please visit: https://calheatscore.calepa.ca.gov/.
USC E-Waste Collection Event
Don’t miss this e-waste collection event in the USC Sustainability Hub! By bringing your small obsolete electronics to our collection, you’re helping to keep harmful toxins out of landfills and ensuring valuable materials are recycled responsibly.
Common small e-waste like old cell phones, headphones, charging cables, monitors, printers, and keyboards can be safely processed, reducing your carbon footprint and supporting a circular economy. Let’s make a positive impact together—clean out your tech clutter and join us in turning e-waste into a win for the environment!
Register here.
LA River Path Draft EIR Public Hearing #2
Metro invites you to read the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Los Angeles River Path Project; join us for a public hearing.
Metro released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Los Angeles River Path Project on December 18. Join us for a public hearing to learn more about the project and share your input. The Draft EIR is available on the project website at metro.net/lariverpath, where you can also access an interactive PlanEngage version to view each chapter, explore interactive maps, and submit comments directly on the document.
Register here.
Planning and Capacity Building RFA Question & Answer Session #2
CARB staff will be available to answer questions related to eligibility, application components and process, and other aspects of the current RFA during these sessions. Each day will include two sessions:
One hour session specifically for Tribal Applicants
One hour session open to all Applicants
Tribal Applicants: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
All Applicants: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Register here.
Evan I. Schwartz on Storytelling for Climate
Join the Los Angeles Climate Reality Project for their monthly chapter meeting. Their guest will be Evan I. Schwartz, a screenwriter, editor, and author of six books. Evan was a team member for Speed & Scale: An Action Plan for Solving Our Climate Crisis by John Doerr and writer/producer of the documentary Saved by the Sun, about solar power.
Register here.
Dune Restoration Volunteer Event
Volunteer to help The Bay Foundation and project partners remove non-native iceplant and plant and seed native dune species as an approach to increase coastal resiliency.
Register here.
FoLAR Habitat Restoration Day
Join FoLAR along with California Native Plant Society, to volunteer to remove invasive mustard and learn about its impact on the ecosystem and why its removal is vital to restoring California's native habitat.
Afterward, join San Fernando Valley Audubon Society as they lead nature-filled walks around the Nature Reserve, binoculars provided.
Register here.
MetroConnect: Lunch & Learn with the Primes Series
Metro Connect will host its next session of Lunch & Learn with the Primes- a training and capacity building program.
The series is designed to support small businesses by providing networking opportunities, insights into procurement, and direct engagement with prime contractors. The workshop will present small businesses with real-world answers to the challenges they face in seeking subcontracting opportunities.
Come, bring your capability statements, learn how to use our small business programs, meet other certified small business firms who have used the programs and won
Featured Primes:
Tanya Stukes
Inclusivity, Strategy & Construction Relations
Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
Felicia Bell
Contracts Manager
Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation
Register here.
Climate Restoration Launch
Join the Climate Restoration Alliance on January 22, 2026, for the historic kickoff of the 25-year mission to restore Earth’s climate.
Together, we’ll ignite a global movement uniting science, spirit, and action — and begin the countdown to a safe, thriving planet for future generations.
More details coming soon.
Register here.
LA River Path Draft EIR Public Hearing #1
Metro invites you to read the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Los Angeles River Path Project; join us for a public hearing.
Metro released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Los Angeles River Path Project on December 18. Join us for a public hearing to learn more about the project and share your input. The Draft EIR is available on the project website at metro.net/lariverpath, where you can also access an interactive PlanEngage version to view each chapter, explore interactive maps, and submit comments directly on the document.
Register here.
Wildfire Defense for Landscape Professionals
The USGBC-CA Wildfire Defense Certificate Training Program was developed to educate professionals on how to best harden homes and landscapes to fires through the use of materials, maintenance practices, and fire-wise design practices known to reduce properties’ risk of fire damage. This training intends to prime the pathway for the private market to drive the adoption of fire-wise best practices and create cultural change within the building industry.
The training highlights existing resources and includes a small group of diverse advisors across fire prevention and building and landscape design to instill awareness and transfer knowledge around industry-leading best practices to reduce fire risk in homes and landscapes.
Register here.
A Conversation on Advocacy + Policy with USGBC-CA
oin us for an interactive session on 2026 priorities, Green Building Advocacy Day, new offerings, and member leadership opportunities.
The Advocacy + Policy Team of USGBC California invites you to join us for an information session and interactive conversation about our priorities and plans for 2026. In this gathering, we will feature updates on our pathway to California Green Building Advocacy Day (April 15th), our expanded offerings in 2026, a call to action for leaders of our membership, and featured updates from trusted partners on key focus areas.
Register here.
Updates on DDT Contamination
Organized by USC Sea Grant, California Sea Grant, SCCOOS, Heal the Bay, and Sacred Places Institute, this community meeting will focus on the latest research findings on where deep ocean DDT has been found and how DDT could be impacting humans and wildlife. To read more about the purpose of the event, visit their website. This meeting is offered hybrid, on both zoom and at the USC campus.
Register here.
Clearing the Lane: New Tools for Reliable Bus Service
Join SCAG for the upcoming Toolbox Tuesday session, “Clearing the Lane: New Tools for Reliable Bus Service,” taking place on Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. Public transit agencies across the country are under pressure to improve on-time performance, maximize existing resources, and enhance customer experience for bus riders. One persistent barrier to reliable bus service is the prevalence of parked cars that illegally block bus stops and dedicated bus lanes. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus are using AI-automated bus camera systems to issue parking citations.
The “New Tools for Reliable Bus Service” Toolbox Tuesday session will provide an overview of Santa Monica’s Automated Bus Lane Enforcement program and Metro’s Bus Lane Enforcement program, highlighting opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned for each initiative.
Register here.
Heatmap Webinar: Data Center Opposition, Power, and Policy in 2026
Join the Heatmap team for an in-depth webinar on the forces reshaping data center development. Data center development faced mounting pressure in 2025, from escalating local opposition and canceled projects, to intensifying political scrutiny and grid-level constraints. In this webinar, Heatmap News Founding Executive Editor Robinson Meyer, and Journalists Matthew Zeitlin and Jael Holzman, will unpack what happened last year and what it signals for data center development in 2026 and beyond.
Register here.
How to Do Business with Metro Workshop
The "How to Do Business with Metro" workshop, offers valuable insights for businesses aiming to engage with Metro. Attendees will learn about Metro’s Certification Program, which includes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certifications.
The workshop also covers the Small Business Program Initiative, which supports small businesses in navigating Metro's procurement processes. Additionally, participants will gain information on the Contractor Development Bonding Program, designed to assist small businesses in securing bonding for construction projects. The session provides guidance on using Metro's Vendor Portal to access current and future business opportunities, and attendees can network with Metro procurement staff during one-on-one sessions.
Register here.
LA River Path Draft EIR Public Hearing #4
Metro invites you to read the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Los Angeles River Path Project; join us for a public hearing.
Metro released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Los Angeles River Path Project on December 18. Join us for a public hearing to learn more about the project and share your input. The Draft EIR is available on the project website at metro.net/lariverpath, where you can also access an interactive PlanEngage version to view each chapter, explore interactive maps, and submit comments directly on the document.
Register here.
LA's Climate Implementation Plan
How do you want to see our city address the climate crisis? Join us to contribute to the development of LA's Climate Implementation Plan.
Steve Baule, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Energy and Sustainability and former member of LARC’s leadership council, will join to present the current draft of the plan and to hear from you. Bring your thoughts, ideas, and questions!
Register here.
SFLA x RCDSMM Topanga Beach Cleanup
Surfrider beach cleanups serve to raise awareness about the trash & litter problem confronting our waterways. The data collected from the trash you find at our cleanups helps shape Surfrider's plastic reduction policy campaign initiatives. Along with joining an active and vibrant community of volunteers, you will gain some insight into what we do at the Surfrider Foundation at our LA Chapter and at national level, collect trash from the beach, weigh your findings, and sort/record items found for our trash database.
Register here.
“Why Narrative Matters in the Fight Against Climate Change” – A conversation and live LENS podcast recording with Sammy Roth
Please join the Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies (LENS), in collaboration with the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, for a conversation with Sammy Roth and live recording of a new episode of the LENS podcast “Changing Stories for a Changing Planet.”
Register here.
Save Money and Energy with LADWP Webinar
Join Enrique Hernandez of LADWP’s Residential Services Unit on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7pm for a informational presentation on LADWP (Los Angeles Department of Water and Power) residential programs that put money back in your pocket. They’ll cover eligibility, application tips, timelines, and stacking incentives with state and federal programs. Bring your questions for live Q&A and leave with a checklist to start saving immediately.
Register here.
California Coastal Resilience Network Webinar: CoSMos-Adapt
This interactive webinar will review the Coastal Storm Modeling System (CoSMoS), share lessons from pilot CoSMoS-Adapt applications for California’s Fifth Climate Assessment, and explore community needs for adaptation planning and discuss financial incentives to advance investments in Nature-based Solutions. With California investing over a billion dollars in coastal climate resilience, the UCSC Center for Coastal Climate Resilience is quantifying the cost effectiveness of coastal adaptation solutions and developing game-engine driven tools to support communication and decision-making to advance action. In partnership with USGS and other agencies, UCSC is building tools to directly inform planning, policy, and projects statewide, with an initial focus on South Coast communities.
Register here.
Planning and Capacity Building RFA Question & Answer Session #1
CARB staff will be available to answer questions related to eligibility, application components and process, and other aspects of the current RFA during these sessions. Each day will include two sessions:
One hour session specifically for Tribal Applicants
One hour session open to all Applicants
Tribal Applicants: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
All Applicants: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Register here.