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
Leveraging Data to Drive Effective Heat Protection Policies
Join the National Academy of Medicine's Climate Communities Network on September 4, 2025, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. ET for a virtual convening focused on using data to strengthen heat protection policies. Attendees will hear lessons from real-world exemplar policy efforts and receive practical tools to support data-informed decisions in their communities and organizations. Optional pre- and post-sessions will offer additional time for tailored discussion and deeper engagement.
Register here.
SCAG Energy and Environment Committee
The Energy and Environment Committee considers environmental and energy issues of regional significance, including but not limited to air quality, water quality, solid and hazardous waste, habitat preservation, environmental justice, and environmental impact analysis.
The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid manner (both in-person and remotely by telephonic and video conference).
Join here.
SCAG Transportation Committee
The role of the Transportation Committee is to study problems, programs and other matters which pertain to the regional issues of mobility, air quality, transportation control measures, and communications, and make recommendations on such matters to the Regional Council.
The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid manner (both in-person and remotely by telephonic and video conference).
Join here.
After the Fire: Wildfire Leadership Summit
After the Fire USA’s 2025 Wildfire Leadership Summit, taking place this September in Sonoma County, convenes wildfire-impacted communities, leaders, and partners in collective resilience and innovation. This invitation-only, three-day gathering will bring together over 200 leaders from across the country to explore a 360-degree perspective on the wildfire landscape—from prevention and preparedness to equitable recovery and long-term resilience.
Through immersive sessions, strategic networking, and cross-sector collaboration, participants will deepen their understanding of megafire challenges while building real-world capacity for community-based solutions.
Learn more here.

LARC September 2025 Network Meeting
Come connect with climate leaders from across Los Angeles.
Agenda
10:00-11:00 Flood Adaptation Strategies in LA County Workshop #4
11:00-11:30 Network Updates
Register here.
2025 Extreme Heat Summit
Join the City of Riverside’s Office of Sustainability and Fire Emergency Operations Management—alongside local agencies, NGOs, the health sector, higher education institutions, school districts, and government leaders—for a full day of learning, collaboration, and action-focused dialogue on extreme heat challenges and solutions.
Learn more and register here.
Energy Transition Summit 2025
On September 16 and 17, join your colleagues and meet and connect with entrepreneurs, technologists, policy makers, utilities, and other leaders while we accelerate the transition to clean energy, together.
Here's a sneak peek at some of the topics we'll be talking about:
EPIC Highlights and the Path Forward
Ultra-Low-GWP Refrigerants
Codes & Standards
Resiliency
Load Management
Domestic Hot Water
Gas Heat Pumps & Dual Fuel Measures
Learn more and register here.
2025 California Land Recycling Conference: Transforming Lands, Empowering Communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 and the CA Department of Toxic Substances Control’s (DTSC) Office of Brownfields in collaboration with the Center for Creative Land Recycling is thrilled to host the fifth California Land Recycling Conference (CALRC)!
Learn more and register here.
USGBC-CA Nature Based Solutions
The Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Certificate program is designed to provide professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to understand, implement, and promote Nature-based Solutions principles and practices in their design projects. This course will give participants the ability to identify where NbS Best Management Practices (BMP) can be a more cost effective and sustainable alternative to traditional engineered design solutions and be able to integrate the BMP's into the project's program.
Register here.
Santa Clarita 30th River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo
Join hundreds of Santa Clarita residents in cleaning a portion of the Santa Clara River, by Wiley Canyon Road, off the Via Princessa Bridge. Volunteers will pick up trash and debris from the riverbed and surrounding areas. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.
Pre-registration is required. Sign up here.
The Sustainable Production for Entertainment (SPEC) Certification
The entertainment industry now has a worker-centered sustainability certification: SPEC, developed by USGBC California, in partnership with Green Spark Group, Ereth Environmental, and advisors across film, TV, music, and live sports.
Learn more and register here.
C3CONVERGE: The Community Colleges Climate Summit
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) are proud to host C3CONVERGE 2025, a national convening that highlights the critical roles of community colleges in addressing climate challenges.
Building on last year’s success, C3CONVERGE 2025 will focus on advancing climate resilience, sustainability and workforce development through the unique capacities of community colleges. The event brings together California Community College leaders, national higher education representatives, state agencies and climate-focused organizations to explore strategies, foster collaboration and drive action.
Learn more and register here.
2025 Net Zero Conference
The Net Zero Conference convenes climate leaders to collaborate on global solutions for change in the built environment. The event is a hub for people in our industry to gather, bridge knowledge gaps, and inspire a net zero future.
Learn more and register here.
Clean Mobility Forum
The Clean Mobility Forum, funded by the California Air Resources Board and the California Energy Commission, is a one-day in-person event focused on shared mobility and clean transportation where you can network and connect with like-minded peers, create partnerships, and problem-solve in a supportive, community environment.
This year’s theme is Bridging Systems, Centering Equity: Advancing Clean Mobility Through Practice and Partnership. This year’s program uplifts the theme by breaking down silos and building cross-sector and interdisciplinary systems that center equity and turn clean mobility goals into grounded, community-driven practice.
Learn more and register here.

Behavior, Energy & Climate Change (BECC) Conference
The Behavior, Energy & Climate Change (BECC) conference is the premier conference focused on understanding human behavior and decision making and using that knowledge to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. Since 2007, BECC has fostered understanding of individual and organizational behavior and decision making related to energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and sustainability.
Learn more and register here.
Cities and the Environment Symposium
The LMU Center for Urban Resilience (CURes) is happy to invite all of their collaborators and supporters to join them at their inaugural Cities and the Environment Symposium on Thursday, November 20th 2025!
The symposium will be a convening of researchers, practitioners, and community members to celebrate past successes, future growth and ongoing partnerships of the Cities and the Environment (CATE) Journal and 15 years of CURes operations.
This will be a public, conference-style format with presentations, group discussions, and a poster session. It will also include lunch, networking coffee breaks and a closing "happy hour" reception.
Register here.
The Sustainable Production for Entertainment (SPEC) Certification
The entertainment industry now has a worker-centered sustainability certification: SPEC, developed by USGBC California, in partnership with Green Spark Group, Ereth Environmental, and advisors across film, TV, music, and live sports.
Learn more and register here.

El Cambio Climático es una Crisis: ¿Qué es y qué podemos hacer?
Al final de esta capacitación, usted será capaz de... 1. Defina el cambio climático y por qué es una crisis. 2. Describa cómo se ve el cambio climático en el condado de Los Ángeles ahora y en el futuro. 3. Analice cómo el cambio climático afecta nuestra salud. 4. Identifique maneras de frenar el cambio climático y proteger a nuestras comunidades.
RSVP aquí.
Shade Zones: Intro Webinar with LA Metro and USC Architecture
Shade Zones is an annual design competition to keep LA cool and moving.
Each year, Shade Zones will call for bold, inventive solutions to real-world design challenges that make public spaces cooler, safer, and more inviting. The best ideas are built to last, delivering comfort and resilience for years to come.
Join this information session to learn more about about this challenge.
Learn more here.
Clean Air Conversations: Extreme Heat, Air Quality and Healthcare
Join Coalition for Clean Air for the next edition of their Clean Air Conversations webinar series, Extreme Heat, Air Quality & Healthcare! This essential conversation will explore how climate-driven challenges in California are reshaping healthcare utilization. Drawing on the recent joint study by Milliman and Blue Shield of California titled How extreme heat and poor air quality impact healthcare utilization among insured Californians, we’ll explore alarming insights into the real-world effects of extreme heat and deteriorating air quality on insured populations across the state.
Register here.
USGBC-CA Foundations of Green Building
Join USGBC-CA in person to learn about the foundations of green building design, materials, and jobs. Earn 4 GBCI credits and a certificate after a 25-question exam - you'll need to register through their Learning Center to obtain the certificate.
Register here.
Climate Change is a Crisis: What is it and what can we do?
Join the Public Health Ambassadors Program for a training session on climate change.
By the end of this training, you will be able to...
1. Define climate change and why it's a crisis.
2. Describe what climate change looks like in LA County now and in the future.
3. Discuss how climate change impacts our health.
4. Identify ways we can slow climate change and protect our communities.
Register here.
Climate Change is a Crisis: What is it and what can we do?
Join the Public Health Ambassadors Program for a training session on climate change.
By the end of this training, you will be able to...
1. Define climate change and why it's a crisis.
2. Describe what climate change looks like in LA County now and in the future.
3. Discuss how climate change impacts our health.
4. Identify ways we can slow climate change and protect our communities.
Register here.
Keep Los Angeles Beautiful 7th Annual Beautification Conference
In honor of National Public Works Week 2025, the City of Los Angeles Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification and Keep Los Angeles Beautiful proudly presents the 7th Annual Beautification Conference! This conference will convene a wide range of stakeholders with a shared vision of a cleaner and more sustainable Los Angeles.
Sessions are free and open to all, but registration is required to participate. More info at http://laocb.org/keep-la-beautiful/beautification-conference/.
REGISTER HERE
LA River Path Project Virtual Update Community Meeting #2
You’re invited to attend a virtual community meeting to learn about project updates for the LA River Path. Join LA Metro for status updates, project alternatives and features, and an opportunity to share comments and ask questions.
Register here.
Extreme Heat Action Plan: Input Session
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) are hosting an input session on the update of California’s Extreme Heat Action Plan.
This session will include:
Background on the Extreme Heat Action Plan
Overview of the Extreme Heat Action Plan Update Process
Facilitated Q&A
Breakout Rooms for 2022 Extreme Heat Action Tracks. Actions in the plan are organized into four tracks:
A: Build Public Awareness and Notification
B: Strengthen Community Services and Response
C: Increase Resilience of Our Built Environment
D: Utilize Nature-Based Solutions
CNRA and LCI are seeking your input on what success looks like and how this plan can remain useful and relevant to all Californians. The next iteration of the Extreme Heat Action Plan will be published on July 1, 2026, and every three years thereafter (SB 306, 2023). Learn more about the Extreme Heat Action Plan and register for the input session here.
Carbon Forward: SoCal Sustainable Building Forum
Join USGBC-CA and Southern California’s builders, designers, policymakers, and material experts at Epson America in Los Alamitos. Gain exclusive insights into California’s evolving embodied-carbon regulations, explore breakthrough low-carbon materials, and hear real-world success stories from top firms—all delivered in just four hours of interactive breakout workshops and expert-led panel discussions designed to ignite collaboration and fast-track sustainable construction practices across the region.
Learn more and register here.
Extreme Heat Certificate Training For Construction Professionals
The foundation of this content will be based on communicating to industry professionals what the short and long-term impacts of extreme heat are on worker and community health, with strategic solutions on how to mitigate those impacts. Lastly, it will address climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience by training contractors to adopt best practices for home improvements to reduce the impacts of extreme heat.
Learn more and register here.
LA River Path Project Virtual Update Community Meeting #1
You’re invited to attend a virtual community meeting to learn about project updates for the LA River Path. Join LA Metro for status updates, project alternatives and features, and an opportunity to share comments and ask questions.
Register here.
30x30 Partnership 2025 Summit
This year’s themes of sustain, strengthen, succeed are a launching point for engaging presentations, rich discussion, and time with colleagues to connect and learn about how 30x30 is being made real across California and beyond
Sustain the progress and momentum of 30x30’s first five years.
Strengthen the partnerships, policies, and innovations needed to achieve our conservation goals.
Succeed at securing a healthy and resilient planet for generations to come.
Learn more and register here.
Summer Climatini
319Climate, The Climate Registry, and Climate Resolve look forward to seeing you at the Summer '25 Climatini, a relaxed, fun mixer for SoCal professionals who are driving forward an equitable and resilient climate transition.
Now more than ever, it’s vital that we come together as a community to connect, collaborate, and recharge. So bring your positive energy—and your colleagues and friends working in the climate space! Just make sure everyone RSVPs separately.
Questions? Please send an email to robert.kay@319climate.com
Reserve your spot here.
Public Hearing - Rulemaking to Establish Regulations for Improved Electric Vehicle Charger Recordkeeping and Reporting, Reliability, and Data Sharing
The CEC will hold a public hearing for the proposed regulations at the date and time listed below. Interested persons, or their authorized representative, may present statements, arguments, or contentions relevant to the proposed regulations at the public hearing. The record for this hearing will be kept open until every person present at the conclusion of staff’s presentation has had an opportunity to provide comment.
Learn more and register here.
IEPR Commissioner Workshop on Accelerating Interconnection and Energization
The California Energy Commission (CEC) will host a remote-access workshop addressing barriers and solutions to accelerating clean energy interconnection and energization, as directed by Assembly Bill 1373 (Garcia, Chapter 367, Statutes of 2023). This workshop will build on the work of the 2023 Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) on interconnection and energization and provide an update on new developments related to these issues.
Learn more and register here.
Reviving Downtowns and Main Streets Guidelines
The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, in partnership with urban planning expert Bill Fulton at UC San Diego, is developing a new Guideline to support California communities in giving new lives to their downtowns and main streets. As many cities work to recover from the impacts of the pandemic, adapt to climate change, and respond to shifting economic trends, local governments are facing complex financial, regulatory, and market challenges that hinder downtown reinvestment.
This Guideline will offer practical tools, case studies, and policy strategies to help communities overcome these barriers and implement inclusive, climate-resilient, and economically vibrant downtown revival efforts. Our goal is to empower cities and towns, large and small, to reimagine their main streets as thriving, equitable, and sustainable places for all Californians.
Register for the meeting here.
Public Comment Deadline: Friday, Aug. 28, at 5 p.m.
OurCounty Update Draft Review Webinar | LA County CSO
This webinar will walk through the OurCounty draft plan, providing an overview of the update process and orientation to the draft. Register here.
For additional details on the 2025 OurCounty plan, survey findings, and providing public comment, go here: https://cso.lacounty.gov/2025-ourcounty-plan/.
Extreme Heat Action Plan: Input Session
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) are hosting an input session on the update of California’s Extreme Heat Action Plan.
This session will include:
Background on the Extreme Heat Action Plan
Overview of the Extreme Heat Action Plan Update Process
Facilitated Q&A
Breakout Rooms for 2022 Extreme Heat Action Tracks. Actions in the plan are organized into four tracks:
A: Build Public Awareness and Notification
B: Strengthen Community Services and Response
C: Increase Resilience of Our Built Environment
D: Utilize Nature-Based Solutions
CNRA and LCI are seeking your input on what success looks like and how this plan can remain useful and relevant to all Californians. The next iteration of the Extreme Heat Action Plan will be published on July 1, 2026, and every three years thereafter (SB 306, 2023). Learn more about the Extreme Heat Action Plan and register for the input session here.
LEED v5 Unpacked: Updates You Need to Know for Project Success
Join USGBC-CA for a discussion with key contributors involved in developing LEED v5 rating system as they provide an overview of the system's goals, impact areas, and how it drives market transformation.
This session will highlight why project teams and organizations choose LEED v5, its value in meeting project goals, and how it enhances building performance and market competitiveness. Panel will also explore how LEED v5 pencils for projects in tight markets, and creative strategies for applying LEED v5 to more projects.
Learn more and register here.
Extreme Heat Action Plan: Input Session
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) are hosting an input session on the update of California’s Extreme Heat Action Plan.
This session will include:
Background on the Extreme Heat Action Plan
Overview of the Extreme Heat Action Plan Update Process
Facilitated Q&A
Breakout Rooms for 2022 Extreme Heat Action Tracks. Actions in the plan are organized into four tracks:
A: Build Public Awareness and Notification
B: Strengthen Community Services and Response
C: Increase Resilience of Our Built Environment
D: Utilize Nature-Based Solutions
CNRA and LCI are seeking your input on what success looks like and how this plan can remain useful and relevant to all Californians. The next iteration of the Extreme Heat Action Plan will be published on July 1, 2026, and every three years thereafter (SB 306, 2023). Learn more about the Extreme Heat Action Plan and register for the input session here.
San Pedro Bay Ports Quarterly Clean Air Action Plan Update
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will give a progress update on the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP). The meeting will include the status of oceangoing vessel initiatives, the Clean Truck Program and technology feasibility assessments.
Learn more and register here.
Celebration of Cool | Descanso Gardens
Join the Descanso Gardens for a day-long, family-friendly event with a panel discussion, free tree giveaways, a thermal imaging booth, a heat scavenger hunt, a giant puppet parade, art workshops, and more.
Cost: Entry to this event is included in the price of admission or membership, no event registration required.
Click here for more information.
Landscape for Life
Enhance your knowledge and grow your business with California-native plant landscaping techniques at this in-person workshop!
Learn about reducing overhead costs with electric landscape equipment. All participants will enter a raffle to receive a brand-new electric trimmer, leaf blower or mower with replacement batteries.
Cost: Free
Click here for more information.
CalHeatScore Webinar #2: Heat Warning Systems and CalHeatScore Development
Please join us for the second webinar in a series of six that will focus on the newly released CalHeatScore tool. This webinar will include an overview of heat warning systems, a presentation on the opportunities and challenges of CalHeatScore, and a discussion on CalHeatScore development.
Register here.
For more information about CalHeatScore, please visit: https://calheatscore.calepa.ca.gov
Wildfire Defense Training for Landscape Professionals
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.
Direct Pay Support for Public Agencies
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.
Informativa sobre la Consulta CalHeatScore
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 Consultation/Cohort Info Session
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.
LA County Health and Mental Health Services Cluster
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.