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.

As community members return to their homes, schools, and businesses, there will be new and additional safety concerns. Please join Coalition for Clean Air for a second Clean Air Conversations webinar on the Southern California fires to hear from experts who will let you know how best to protect yourself and your family.

Speakers include:

Katherine Butler, Director, California Department of Toxic Substances Control
Dr. Mark Gold, Director of Water Scarcity Solutions, Natural Resources Defense Council
Dr. Joe Lyou, President & CEO of the Coalition for Clean Air

The webinar is free and open to all, so please feel free to pass this along to anyone that would benefit from this information and may be interested in attending.

Register here.

Strategic site selection is foundational to the successful deployment of EV charging infrastructure. In this first webinar, our expert trainer will guide you through best practices for charger siting, including an overview of charging station options, ADA access considerations, utilizing online tools to identify charging demand, engaging with utility companies, and ensuring sustainability and equity in your installations. Learn from successful examples within the County of Los Angeles to enhance your projects’ effectiveness and compliance.

Upcoming EV Charging Infrastructure Webinars in the Series:

• Part 2 - Business Models and Financing

• Part 3 - Regulations, Ordinances, and Implementation

• Part 4 - Permitting

• Part 5 - Site Design, Energization, and Operation

Register here.

Send your webinar questions ahead of time to evprogram@isd.lacounty.gov.

As part of the SCAG Local Information Services Program, Toolbox Tuesdays provide training on a range of practical skills and knowledge for local planning practitioners including training in the use of technology and education for practical approaches to timely issues. All classes and webinars are COMPLIMENTARY for staff of SCAG-member local governments and other SCAG partners in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. Private sector planners, nonprofit staff, academics and students are welcome to attend. Please reach out to the Local Information Services Team (LIST) at list@scag.ca.gov for further assistance.

Register here.

US Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) and the Net Zero Accelerator (NZA) invite you to Demo Day 2025.

The NZA speeds the adoption of impactful solutions in the built environment. To help scale these innovations, the program supports growth-stage companies in de-risking offerings, aligning products and services with market needs, and ultimately implementing new technologies through pilot projects in our shared community.

This is a hybrid event, with keynote, panel discussions, and some demos in-person integrated with virtual demos from around the US and Canada coming to us live on the big screen.

If you're able to join in-person, there’ll be light lunch and refreshments in the event space at the La Kretz Innovation Campus in downtown Los Angeles.

Zoom link will be provided to all registered attendees prior to the event.

Register here.

Join the Port of LB for an informative presentation on the successes and milestones of 2024 and a look ahead to 2025 as we celebrate 20 Years of Leading Green.

Register here.

The Coalition for Clean Air will host a webinar that will provide information and answer questions about air quality, public health, and the response to the fires in and around Los Angeles. This is a 90-minute webinar on Wednesday at 3 p.m. that will have several air quality and public health experts to talk and answer questions about the Los Angeles fires.  The webinar is free and open to all, so please feel free to pass this along to anyone that would benefit from this information and may be interested in attending. 

Register now.

Update: Watch the recording here.

As part of the SCAG Local Information Services Program, Toolbox Tuesdays provide training on a range of practical skills and knowledge for local planning practitioners including training in the use of technology and education for practical approaches to timely issues. All classes and webinars are COMPLIMENTARY for staff of SCAG-member local governments and other SCAG partners in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. Private sector planners, nonprofit staff, academics and students are welcome to attend. Please reach out to the Local Information Services Team (LIST) at list@scag.ca.gov for further assistance.

Register here.

Hear from some of our industry's top strategic thinkers as they look ahead to 2025 and what may impact the residential energy-efficiency landscape. From trends to technologies, innovations, and everything in between, you're sure to take something away from this look ahead.

Register here.

City Plants is pleased to partner with LA Department of Water & Power and Koreatown Youth & Community Center for a FREE Shade Tree Adoption. The event will be open from 9AM to 2PM. If you are a resident of the City of Los Angeles, you can adopt up to seven trees and plant them in your yard! You must bring proof of residence (photo ID with an LA City address or an LADWP bill) to the adoption event. Trees come in 5-gallon containers and must be planted in the ground on your private property. 

Click here for more information.

City Plants is pleased to partner with LA Department of Water & Power and Koreatown Youth & Community Center for a FREE Shade Tree Adoption. The event will be open from 9AM to 2PM. If you are a resident of the City of Los Angeles, you can adopt up to seven trees and plant them in your yard! You must bring proof of residence (photo ID with an LA City address or an LADWP bill) to the adoption event. Trees come in 5-gallon containers and must be planted in the ground on your private property.

Click here for more information.

City Plants is pleased to partner with LA Department of Water & Power and North East Trees for a FREE Shade Tree Adoption. The event will be open from 9AM to 2PM. If you are a resident of the City of Los Angeles, you can adopt up to seven trees and plant them in your yard! You must bring proof of residence (photo ID with an LA City address or an LADWP bill) to the adoption event. Trees come in 5-gallon containers and must be planted in the ground on your private property. 

Click here for more information.

Join GTO leadership and staff for a discussion of GTO's current and upcoming activities to support the advancement of innovative geothermal technologies and the geothermal industry.

Register here.