The Climate Equity LA Series 2025 Virtual Launch Event on February 13 brought together experts to discuss the importance of safe and clean air at home

In August 2024, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) adopted the LA County Water Plan, joining seven other leading local water agencies in committing to safe, clean, reliable water resources for Los Angeles County.

LARC was awarded $3 million to co-develop a comprehensive outreach program called LARC - Heat Education, Ambassadors, and Training (LARC-HEAT).

The Bay Foundation and City of Manhattan Beach celebrate the return of the endangered El Segundo Blue Butterfly (ESBB) population in June 2024.

SoCalREN collaborated with 18 agencies to install over 80 heat pump water heaters across Southern California in 2023.

UCLA programs through the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, Anderson School of Management, and Luskin School of Public Affairs match local organizations and governments with student researchers.

USC Sea Grant released a synthesis report on the People on the Move in a Changing Climate (PEMOCC) Southwest Workshop that took place in Fall 2022. The January 2024 Regional Workshop Synthesis can be found here.

UCLA is engaging in a decarbonization study to identify ways to accelerate and achieve a switch to low-carbon energy sources as part of the university’s Sustainability Plan commitment to create a pathway to decarbonization,

LA Sanitation and Environment’s (LASAN) Comprehensive Plastics Reduction Program aims to reduce the use of single-use plastic in the City of Los Angeles.

Community-based organizations can receive up to $3,000 to help the City gather feedback on the CAAP draft measures and actions using materials developed by the City including a flyer, comment card, a slide deck and a link to an online survey.

LARC, the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, Rising Communities, and the LA County Department of Public Health are partnering on a project aiming to combat extreme heat through a comprehensive Heat Ambassador initiative.

The City of Long Beach Sustainable City Commission met on August 24, 2023 to hear a presentation from City staff related to "Extreme Heat, Air Quality, and the Climate Action Plan."

July 2023 marks two years since the City of Paramount adopted its Climate Action Plan (CAP), and there is much progress to celebrate. The City takes pride in showcasing the diverse accomplishments attained in the last year toward enhancing its environmental sustainability.

The City of West Hollywood continues to implement its 2021 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), which outlines a path to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate while centering equity and quality-of-life outcomes.

The Santa Monica City Council adopted the next version of the Sustainable City Plan (SCP) on March 15, 2023. The Sustainable City Plan guides the work and plans to achieve water self-sufficiency, zero waste, and carbon neutrality, as well as economic vitality and social equity.

Metro has launched a 10-year Sustainability Strategic Plan,Moving Beyond Sustainability (MBS). The plan focuses on producing greener Metro facilities, minimizing air pollution and construction waste, and reducing smog and greenhouse gases across L.A. County.

This book argues that the best way to meet health and climate challenges is by providing society’s most vulnerable people with housing stability while reducing the environmental, health and climate impacts of constructing and operating buildings.

SCAG produced a collection of maps that serve as a tool to measure and track sustainability progress in the region across 12 categories and 29 sustainability indicators.

Climate Resolve’s January 2020 report “Ready for Tomorrow? A Snapshot of Climate Preparedness Planning in Southern California” describes the current status of climate preparedness planning in Southern California Edison’s service territory and offers best practices of identified plans.

Global Green USA creates transformative model projects and advances new policies that build sustainable and resilient communities and affordable housing. Read more about their work here.