USGBC-CA is facilitating the Wildfire Defense Professional Certificate for Landscapers module, a 150-minute training followed by certification testing to be taken online. This certification training provides participants with real-world examples and strategies for fire risk reduction

Register here.

Join this educational webinar on SoCalREN’s Direct Pay support program—a new service designed to help your agency secure IRS Direct Pay funding for your next clean energy project. From electric vehicle charging, solar power, to battery storage, SoCalREN is here to help your agency unlock Direct Pay funds through personalized, no-cost support, from starting your application to receiving your check.

Register here.

CalHeatScore es el primer sistema de alerta de salud por calor para un estado en los EEUU. Un equipo del Estado de California (OEHHA y LCI) y de la UCLA (LARC) está organizando una consulta pública para mejorar la utilidad de la herramienta CalHeatScore y hacerla más accesible. Queremos oír de las miembras de la comunidad que puedan comentar las experiencias de (1) Trabajadores Exteriores y de Almacenes; (2) Ancianos; (3) Tribus Nativas de California

Esta sesión informativa le proporcionará:

• Una breve descripción general de CalHeatScore

• Información sobre el proceso de consulta

• Detalles sobre cómo participar en la consulta

RSVP aquí.

For the English language session (7/16, 11am), please register here.

CalHeatScore is the first statewide heat health warning system. A team from the State of California (OEHHA and LCI), and UCLA (LARC) are organizing a public consultation to improve the approachability and usefulness of the CalHeatScore tool. We want to hear from community members who can speak to the experiences of (1) Outdoor & Warehouse Workers, (2) Older Adults, and (3) California Native Tribes

This information session will provide you with:

• A brief overview of the CalHeatScore tool

• Information about the cohort process

• Details of how to participate in the cohort

RSVP for the English session here.

Para la reunión en Español (7/16, 12pm), haga click aquí.

A new draft of the ordinance to establish a Safe Maximum Indoor Temperature Threshold for rental housing in LA County will be heard at the Health and Mental Health Cluster meeting on July 16, 2025. The agenda will be published a few days in advance of the meeting on this website.

Los Angeles County’s Chief Sustainability Office (CSO) is hosting a special webinar on Monday, July 14 to share the new Heat Action Planning Engagement Toolkit and to discuss how the County can help stakeholders better prepare for increasing heatwaves in their community.

Register here.

Learn more here.

Calling all Innovators in AI, Clean Energy, and the Blue Economy! In partnership with Microsoft Philanthropy, LAEDC is proud to launch the SustainLA Pitch Competition — a new initiative designed to spotlight breakthrough ideas and support emerging entrepreneurs committed to a more sustainable and inclusive economy.

Winners will be selected at a live pitch event, with $15,000 in total cash prizes awarded and exclusive connections to venture capital and industry leaders.

Application deadline is 5 PM, May 15, 2025. Learn more at laedc.org/sustainla.

The Understanding Risk & Insurance Solutions Workshop is hosted in partnership between the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative, the Center for Sea Level Rise Solutions, and Resilient Cities Catalyst, with generous contributions from Ocean Science Trust and Fugro.

This full day workshop will be hosted in-person in San Diego at the Sherman Heights Community Center (2258 Island Avenue, San Diego) from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The morning learning exchange will feature keynote presentations and flash talks, as well as an interactive ideation and networking activity. The afternoon will provide an opportunity for attendees to choose and participate in various breakout workshop sessions that will dive deeper on key insurance topics, followed by a world cafe activity. Breakfast and lunch will be included with registration.

Register here.

Join USGBC-CA in person or online for a Thought Leadership Event that will bring together policymakers, scientists, urban planners, developers, and community leaders to explore forward-thinking solutions that safeguard our coastlines while ensuring affordability, public access, and environmental integrity.

Register here.

Join the City of Los Angeles’ Climate Emergency Mobilization Office (CEMO) on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm for the 2025 Heat Relief 4 LA Campaign Virtual Kick-Off Event!

Register here.

The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) is excited to announce the upcoming release of the Vulnerable Communities Platform (VCP) — a powerful new tool to support climate resilience planning across California.  

The VCP will help people see how climate change related extreme heat, flooding, sea level rise, drought and wildfire are expected to affect California communities and get connected to resources and expert guidance to assist in building resiliency. Agencies can use the VCP to identify communities that are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change to inform outreach and funding strategies.

Join the webinar for an overview and walkthrough of the platform and its uses.

Register here.

Join Women+ In Green San Diego for an event showcasing climate resilience strategies and solutions in the San Diego region and beyond.

Register here.

The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) is excited to announce the upcoming release of the Vulnerable Communities Platform (VCP) — a powerful new tool to support climate resilience planning across California.  

The VCP will help people see how climate change related extreme heat, flooding, sea level rise, drought and wildfire are expected to affect California communities and get connected to resources and expert guidance to assist in building resiliency.  Local governments and community-based organizations can use the platform to get an overview of their area’s vulnerabilities and pinpoint key challenges. 

Join the webinar for an overview and walkthrough of the platform and its uses.

Register here.

The City will host a virtual open house for developers on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 12 p.m. This session will provide information about the City’s TDM Ordinance and how the GoWeHo TMO program can support compliance and improve transportation options for everyone in West Hollywood.

Register here to join the open house for more information about the GoWeHo TMO program and to register for the open house.

The second expert briefing in this year’s “Climate Change and Human Mobility” series explores how climate and disaster impacts are affecting the costs of housing, insurance rates, and decisions by communities on whether to stay or relocate away from at-risk areas. Moderated by Doug Parsons, host of the America Adapts podcast, this panel will also assess how local- and state-level decision-makers might be able to better plan for disasters through more innovative land use, zoning, or related financial tools. 

Register here.

This training will provide climate benefits by teaching those who work directly with residents, homeowners, property managers and building owners to understand climate resilient options to make buildings more resilient to the increasing costly effects of climate change. This will help California achieve a carbon-neutral economy and workers will be at the center of this effort.

Register here.

The California Center for Sustainable Communities (CCSC) at UCLA, with support from the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC) at UCLA, has facilitated a series of workshops on data access related to distributed energy resource (DER) objectives. The final CPUC meeting will be on Coordination and Process.

Register here.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the USDA Forest Service (USFS) are proud to announce a new interactive mapping tool to visualize urban tree canopy across California. This tool displays 2022 high-resolution (60cm) urban tree canopy for all 2020 Census designated urban areas in the state of California, as well as canopy-related change between 2018 and 2022.

This webinar will introduce the new California Urban Tree Canopy Viewer and Change Analysis, which will include a brief demonstration and overview of potential uses for the tool.

Register here.

This year, USGBC will host local government summits aimed at expanding their LEED for Cities network and deepening engagement with local governments and practitioners on a range of climate resilience, green building and sustainable development issues. These half-day convenings will provide a platform to share the recently updated LEED for Cities rating system and engage local leaders in our organization’s diverse programs.

Learn more and register here.

Help restore Manhattan Beach's coastal dunes! Volunteers will learn about coastal resiliency, help remove non-native iceplant, and plant and seed native dune species to increase coastal resiliency.

Tools and gloves will be provided. Wear close-toed shoes and bring water and sun protection.

Check in at the El Porto Parking Lot at the Marvin Braude Bike Trail and Rosecrans Ave.

Please arrive 10-15 mins early to allow time for check in.

RSVP here.

Join Move LA for a day of insightful discussions, community engagement, and networking with thought leaders and advocates focused on shaping the future of our region. This conference will bring together diverse voices to address pressing issues and explore innovative solutions that impact our communities.

Register here.

The Technical Advisory Council (TAC) to the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) invites you to participate in its Quarter 2 meeting of 2025! The Council is convening to discuss critical climate adaptation and extreme heat resilience efforts across the state. 

The public can participate in this meeting in-person or via Zoom.

The meeting agenda, materials and registration link are available here.

 If you have any questions, contact icarp@opr.ca.gov.

Sarah Schneider with the Cool Roof Rating Council will describe the co-benefits of cool surfaces, with a special focus on solar-reflective exterior walls.

The one-hour seminar will cover how materials are tested and rated; the important role of third-party ratings in compliance and enforcement; identifying products that qualify for LEED and Green Globes credits; development of codes and standards that prescribe the use of cool surfaces materials; and how technical innovation in product development has opened up the near limitless possibilities for capturing energy savings and boosting resilience through the building envelope.

Register here.

In a collaboration between Microsoft Philanthropy and LAEDC, SustainLA is excited to announce a pitch competition to foster innovation and support our entrepreneurial community.

Register for this webinar to learn about the SustainLA event, how to apply as a startup, and what to expect. Go to www.laedc.org/sustainla for more information.