Environmental

• Animal Welfare Alliance at UCLA Alliance of Student Orgs at UCLA united about animal welfare.
• Backpacking Club at UCLA An inclusive community of outgoing and adventurous people who enjoy exploring the outdoors, love nature, and are dedicated to environmental stewardship. We run backpacking and camping trips into the great outdoors most weekends during the quarter, so come join us and meet some amazing people to share the outdoors with! Join our Slack at bit.ly/backpacking-slack to get involved. Experience the outdoors without restrictions!
• Botanical Club at UCLA The Botanical Club's mission is to act as a student hub for the promotion of botanical research, appreciation and outreach. The Botanical Club's interests are interdisciplinary and integrated across the fields of plant systematics, ecology, conservation, horticulture and their intersection with justice movements.
• Brallium@UCLA In response to the discomfort and health concerns associated with traditional undergarments, consumers have increasingly sought alternatives that provide both comfort and functionality. While nipple covers have emerged as a viable solution, the current market offerings often lack diversity and fail to address individual needs effectively. Recognizing this gap, Brallium is committed to advance our current prototype of sustainable nipple covers and manufacture on a larger scale for UCLA students and beyond.
• Bruin Beekeepers at UCLA Bruin Beekeepers is dedicated to bee education, research, and conservation. We manage beehives and various bee-related programs on campus and in the local community. We are a satellite of the state-wide California Master Beekeepers Program (CAMBP) whose mission is to use science-based information to educate stewards and ambassadors for honey bees and beekeeping.
• Bruin Birding Club We are members of the UCLA community who are passionate about birds, birding, ornithology, and conservation. Undergraduates, graduate students, postdocts, faculty and other staff are all welcome. Our aim is to spread knowledge and appreciation of birds across UCLA, serve as a nexus for bird lovers across campus, and do our small part to make UCLA a more habitable place for our feathered neighbors. We lead multiple field trips per quarter all around Los Angeles and Southern California for birders of all experience levels and serve as UCLA's student chapter of the National Audubon Society. If you would like to stay up to date on our events, please visit our website and fill out the Google form to join our mailing list.
• Bruin Dine Bruin Dine aims to bridge the gap between food waste and food insecurity by recovering fresh, untouched food from UCLA's dining halls and serving it to students and staff in need. We work closely with UCLA stakeholders to ensure the safety and success of our food recovery events. We also conduct educational meetings & socials! If you are committed to curtailing food waste and supporting students experiencing food insecurity, we would love for you to volunteer with us! We are always looking for volunteers and general members.
• Bruin Earth Solutions Bruin Earth Solutions (BES) is a student-run environmental club that facilitates various sustainable projects around campus. At BES we cover all disciplines of sustainability: Engineering, Biology, Architecture, Consulting, Computer Science, Agriculture, Food Science, Education, Design, and More!
• Bruin Supermileage Bruin Supermileage is a student-run project that designs, builds, and races highly energy-efficient vehicles. We compete in the collegiate Shell Eco-Marathon Americas event each year against teams from throughout the Western Hemisphere. Through this experience, our team members learn real-world engineering and leadership skills while encouraging environmental sustainability. The nature of the project necessitates an interdisciplinary team composition, including mechanical, electrical, materials science, and computer science engineers, among others.
• Bruins Opposing Speciesism Our mission at BOS (Bruins Opposing Speciesism) is to raise awareness of and fight for the fundamental rights to freedom, life, autonomy, protection, and rescue, for animals on campus and off. BOS lends a voice for the rights of all sentient beings, ranging from tiny insects to large mammals, being exploited from factory farms to laboratories. Our activities encompass campus-wide initiatives to mobilize students, as well as participation in protests and marches alongside local organizations like LA Animal Save and Mercy for Animals. A large part of our activities is our engagement in corporate campaigning, striving for policy changes and ethical practices within businesses to ensure the humane treatment of animals across various industries. BOS is a member organization in the Animal Welfare Alliance, and complements the mission of AWA, working to improve animal welfare primarily through direct action and pressure.
• Buy Your Values at UCLA We are a group of UCLA students, faculty and staff who have formed to encourage our bookstore to respect human dignity and human rights by stocking ethical and sustainable UCLA apparel and other merchandise. We have the power to vote with our dollars and make sure that our UCLA merchandise isn’t made with exploited labor, or unsustainable manufacturing technique. Additionally, we will be advocating for changes the UCLA”s apparel sourcing Code of Conduct, so that it is genuinely enforceable and closes loopholes that may be exploited by large brands who subcontract their entire supply chain. The group will partner with community groups and ethical vendors who are committed to our goals on behalf of workers and the environment, including the UCLA Labor Center, Labor 411, the Community Scholars Program, and ARAMP.
• California Public Interest Research Group CALPIRG is a statewide, student directed, public interest advocacy organization and is funded through student fees. Our organizers and advocates train students on how to run effective campaigns to solve some of society's most urgent issues through policy. Our primary mission is to encourage student power and activism and to serve as a resource to all student organizations. Last year we had several significant accomplishments. We were the group that passed SB100, one of the strongest climate change laws in the country which committed the entire state of CA to 100% clean electricity by 2045. And in the 2018 election, CALPIRG students across the state registered 6,000 students to vote and contacted 500,000 students to get them to the polls. Read more about our accomplishments here: https://calpirgstudents.org/recent-victories/ If you are a part of or affiliated with a student group that would like to collaborate or seek assistance from CALPIRG, please email our organizer or chapter leadership directly! We are excited about the upcoming quarter, and encourage all interested students to apply for an internship. Join our chapter and you will gain skills and experience necessary to make a difference in the world, as well as meet an amazing group of intelligent, positive, and hardworking people. (We also have a LOT of fun doing it!!)
• Clean Consulting Clean Consulting aims to empower companies to understand and act on their connections with the natural world by making them aware of their corporate social responsibility and the growing presence of sustainability in the professional sphere.
• Coastalong Music and Sustainability Festival Coastalong is a 100% bike-powered, eco-friendly festival put on entirely by UCLA students. The aim of this event is to demonstrate methods of alternative energy and to provide a fun, entertaining venue to increase awareness about sustainability, clean energy, and the environment. At the festival, we feature delicious food, interactive activities such as yoga, painting, and flower crown making, as well as great music to enjoy the day.
• Dig: The Campus Garden Coalition at UCLA Dig: The Campus Garden Coalition at UCLA is responsible for maintaining the student garden on the Mesa Lawn of Sunset Canyon Recreation Center. Dig uses this space to educate, learn from, and engage the community on garden-related issues, such as the environment and natural resources, social justice, nutrition, public health, and urban planning by means of growing and donating organic produce. We host weekly workshops revolving around these topics, and encourage members to use their experiences to enact changes in their everyday lives. These "Dig-ins" are usually held every Sunday from 12-2. Sign up for the email list on our website to find out more on how to join us in the garden!
• Earthquake Engineering Research Institute & Structural Engineers Association of Southern California The UCLA student chapter of EERI-SEAOSC is a professional network of students, UCLA faculty, and our industry partners, committed to advancing the fields of earthquake engineering research, structural engineering, and education for the purpose of reducing seismic hazard worldwide. As a club, we host office visits, info sessions, an annual networking night & career fair, member socials, research roundtables, and more!
• Ecological Restoration Association at UCLA A student service group working to restore degraded ecosystems in the community and learn about the significance of conservation biology and citizen science.
• Environmental Law Society The purpose of the ELS is to serve as an organizational structure for students with common interests in environmental issues and activities, and to supplement the activities of the Journal of Environmental Law and Policy.
• Environmental Medicine Club This organization aims to explore the mutual effects of environmental and human health on one another and their impact on the world at large. The club will include initiatives to spread awareness regarding the intersection of climate change and medicine and explore questions such as natural disasters have downstream impacts and affect patient care in unprecedented ways, how the medical industry contributes to climate change and pollution, how environmental concerns such as pollution affects noncommunicable diseases. As environmental issues and climate change intensify, their effects on human health will continue to grow. While these issues are intimately linked, they are under addressed so this club will seek to raise awareness of issues of how public health and environmental issues are linked and brainstorm solutions.
• Environmental Policy Collective The Environmental Policy Collective is a student-led group at Luskin for graduate students passionate about environmental and climate-related policy. Our mission is to build a strong sense of community among first- and second-year Master of Public Policy students who share an interest in sustainability, environmental issues, and climate policy.
• Environmental Student Network Established in 2010, ESN is dedicated to providing networking opportunities for environmental majors and anyone who wants to be involved in the environmental field. We hold volunteer events, socials, and hikes in an effort to provide students opportunities to become further involved. All majors are welcome; all that's necessary is a passion for the environment and a desire to help!
• Environmentalists of Color Collective The UCLA Environmentalists of Color Collective was brought together as a means of challenging the white-dominated conventions of the contemporary environmental justice movement by co-creating a healing space to amplify and prioritizing the narratives, experiences, and needs of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) environmentalists.
• Excursion Club at UCLA Excursion Club at UCLA will bring UCLA students on outdoor adventures throughout California and the greater Western U.S. The club will engage in activities such as hiking, camping, backpacking, surfing, climbing, snowshoeing, and skiing. The club combines students' love for nature and passion for meeting people with similar interests. Field professionals will come speak to the club and teach members about wilderness safety and general outdoor expertise.
• Farmers Market at UCLA Farmers’ Market at UCLA is a student-run, non-profit market. It is dedicated to bringing fresh, local SoCal produce to the UCLA community. Besides the normal market operation, the student organizers and members pioneer educational projects, and enrich the market space with student-group tabling and performance events. Furthermore, this organization serves to introduce students accessible opportunities on hands-on experience with urban agriculture and local food/sustainability initiatives.
• Food Law Society at UCLA School of Law FLS at UCLA School of Law seeks to bring awareness to the broad personal and professional implications of food and agriculture laws and policies, support students who are developing careers in this area, and provide an inclusive arena for student engagement of current issues in food law.
• GIVE GIVE Student Groups are global citizenship groups promoting sustainable volunteer efforts, globally-minded initiatives, environmentally-conscious lifestyles, and expanding comfort zones through adventures. Groups actively raise money and awareness for humanitarian initiatives, volunteer in their communities, hold monthly events and meet-ups to stay connected with their GIVE family, encourage fellow students to get involved globally, and so much more. This collective grassroots movement increases awareness of GIVE’s impact around the world & directly helps us fulfill our mission to empower global citizens and ignite sustainable change worldwide. We want to create a safe space for students to discuss global issues at our meetings and we will do everything in our power to create positive change in the world, starting at our University!
• Graduate Student Water Resources Group Any graduate or professional student or post doc at UCLA who is interested in or does research on water are eligible to be members, and benefit for sharing interdisciplinary approaches to water issues. The GSWRG, based in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, holds seminars on different topics in water resources as well as networking sessions. Seminars topics are diverse and involve talks about research on campus and important work in water in government, nonprofits and business. We seek to enhance connections between currently disparate nodes of water research on campus, while providing the university community with exposure to key stakeholders in the wider water industry.
• Industrial Hygiene Student Association (IHSA) The mission of the Industrial Hygiene Student Association (IHSA) is to promote the principles and practice of industrial hygiene (IH); encourage interactions among IH students in different stages of their academic careers; foster cooperation with other disciplines that are interested in employee health and safety; and interact with professionals in government, industry, academic, and other professional associations.
• Institute of Transportation Engineers ITE at UCLA provides transportation planning, engineering, and operations experience in the real world. Through field trips, career fairs, and transportation technical projects, members meet others that are passionate and exited about improving cities and the built environment. If you are interested in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Design, Economics, and really just about anything else, ITE at UCLA is a great way to get connected!
• International Urban Sustainability Student Corps IUSSC is an environmental/sustainability think-tank at UCLA. Our aim is to provide unique and policy-driven solutions to some of Los Angeles's greatest sustainability issues by extensively researching the policies and infrastructure of both Los Angeles and foreign cities. We believe that studying the way other countries deal with the sustainability issues that affect us here at home will provide distinctive insights on how we can tackle them. After a year of research, we travel out of Los Angeles to gain first-hand exposure to other unique cities, produce a research paper with our results, and record the whole process for other UCLA students.
• Law Students for Climate Accountability The twin crises of climate collapse and inequality are a reflection of the laws governing the country. Law Students for Climate Accountability at UCLA Law School seeks to activate and mobilize the power of law students to transform the legal industry’s role from exacerbating climate change and social injustice to meaningfully supporting a just transition. We aspire to move legal ethics and practice towards a just climate transition, in solidarity with frontline communities, to build an equitable and sustainable world in our lifetimes.
• Lives Without Knives ??Lives Without Knives is a youth-led social enterprise empowering individuals to embrace plant-forward, sustainable, and conscious choices, adopting an entrepreneurial approach to achieving our vision. Focused on embracing vegan local business partnerships to achieve our vision, we have launched our “VegSphere” Platform, connecting Vegan Brands to untapped markets. Through our platform, we offer Vegan Brands a range of benefits while building a conscious community, by hosting Vegan Festivals and LWK Markets at UCLA, selling LWK Vegan Starter Kits, and serving as the intermediary to introduce their products to the UCLA store. In the past, we have also had solution-based corporate & school programs, an extensive media platform, and speaking events with a mission to simplify and revamp the concept of a vegan lifestyle.
• Mycology Club at UCLA We study fungi in order to better understand them and their role in the ecosystem! Fungal conservation is our priority, so you will have opportunities to learn how to identify, properly document, and preserve wild mushrooms for the purpose of scientific research. Activities include on-campus foraging walks, mushroom inoculation, and collaborative events with other nature clubs and orgs. We welcome all interested UCLA graduates, undergraduates, and faculty members to join us in making mycology more accessible at this university.
• National Association of Minority Landscape Architects Student Chapter at UCLA The purpose of the {NAMLA Student Chapter} at UCLA is congruent with the purpose of the National Organization as described below. The National Association of Minority Landscape Architects aims to increase minority representation at all levels of Landscape Architecture practice and academia. Additionally, the Chapter will support through the following activities: 1. Providing support and networking opportunities for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) pursuing careers in landscape architecture. 2. Providing outreach and advocacy for BIPOC perspectives in landscape architecture. 3. Targeted support for BIPOC in becoming licensed landscape architects by fostering professional development through mentorship, workshops, and partnerships with industry leaders. 4. Advocacy for greater representation of BIPOC voices in the design and planning of urban and natural landscapes. 5. Engagement in community service and outreach projects that highlight the role of landscape architecture in improving the quality of life for underserved communities. 6. Opportunities for involvement in professional development and service activities within the community. 7. To serve as a platform for social, cultural, and professional objectives for its members. LATEST REVISION DATE 10/08/2024 8. To provide opportunities for chapter members to connect to NAMLA’s network of student chapters and regional professional chapters.
• Ocean Resources for Conservation and Advocacy (ORCA) ORCA provides a community for students interested in the marine world to dedicate themselves to actively promoting conversations on ocean conservation and justice. ORCA also provides marine resources for achieving career-related goals and policy progress.
• Plant Futures at UCLA Increasingly, young adults are recognizing the broad based potential of a plant-centric food system to (i) address the climate crisis directly and urgently, (ii) prevent and heal diet-related chronic diseases, and (iii) ease nutrition insecurity. Plant Futures Initiative aims to meet students at an opportune moment in their lives, helping them to become enlightened eaters and advocates for positive food systems transformation, and bridging education, advocacy, and right livelihood. Plant Futures has two purposes. 1. To educate others and increase awareness about the diverse facets and drivers of the plant-centric food systems including social justice, health benefits and environmental sustainability. 2. Partner with other organizations both on and off campus to facilitate learning and work towards implementing some changes towards a plant based food solution. The goal of Plant Futures is to build a community of students who are ethical leaders, systems thinkers and effective advocates for a plant-centric future. These students will have access to the Plant Futures network where they will ideally receive opportunities to meet with and work with companies and organizations beyond campus who are currently working on different plant based solutions. This organization is part of the larger organization of Plant Futures.
• Refine LA At Refinela, our mission is to revolutionize the fashion industry by championing sustainability, innovation, and ethical practices. In order to combat the overconsumption of fast fashion, RefineLA hosts an annual runway show featuring collections upcycled by our own student designers. RefineLA also circulates secondhand clothing at our quarterly flea markets to make slow fashion accessible on the UCLA campus. Centering education and advocacy, RefineLA produces a lifestyle blog, editorial photoshoots, and upcycling workshops in addition to other events.
• Renewable Energy Association at UCLA Our mission is to reduce UCLA's environmental impact through student-driven projects that develop clean-energy solutions. Through this, we strive to cultivate an understanding of renewable energy and its importance on our environment, economy, and society. For example, we have projects in wind, biodiesel, and renewable natural gas where students do hands-on technical work to advocate for and implement clean energy on campus. We also host a number of public events including career fairs, company info sessions, and research panels as part of our educational and outreach initiatives
• SAGE Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of mindful industry workers by educating students on sustainability issues and providing them with the professional tools necessary to become effective leaders and sustainability advocates within their future careers. Our members will learn how to champion sustainable practices within a corporate setting and educate the student body on climate legislation and policies. We intend to achieve this through a three pronged approach: 1. Corporate consulting practice, including an international medical devices company and outdoor furniture company. 2. Legislation education and action 3. Personal mentality and lifestyle SAGE, The Sustainability Age
• Student Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects at UCLA The purpose of the Society is the advancement of knowledge, education, and skill in the art and science of landscape architecture as an instrument of service in the public welfare. To this end the Society promotes the profession of landscape architecture and advances the practice through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. The purpose of the Chapter shall be to bring students together through organized activities that: 1) are consistent with the purpose and policies of the Society; 2) enhance understanding of the Society, the profession, and related disciplines; 3) improve skills and knowledge and complement the educational curriculum; and 4) encourage participation in the programs and activities of the Society, its professional chapters, and other student and student affi liate chapters.
• Students for Sage Hill Students for Sage Hill is a service organization where we support the preservation and restoration of Sage Hill (located at UCLA) a place where biodiversity flourishes. Students will learn about its diverse plant and animal life under the guidance of passionate educators. They're not just observers; they're active participants in preserving this natural sanctuary. Through hands-on conservation activities, they learn the importance of responsible leadership, ensuring Sage Hill remains a vibrant, educational natural haven for generations to come.
• SWC Earth SWC Earth promotes sustainability in the student lifestyle through projects in collaboration with other UCLA organizations throughout the year. We educate students on environmental issues, put on activities and programs to promote sustainable habits, and spearhead projects committed to making environmental change on campus. Environmental health = public health!
• The Alt Protein Project at UCLA We are a chapter organization of the Good Food Institute’s (GFI) Alt Protein Project, which is dedicated to turning universities into engines for alternative protein education, research, and innovation. Alternative proteins encompass a broad range of sustainable food technologies, including cultured meat, plant based meats, and precision fermentation products. Our organization is promoting education and innovation in the alt proteins field through food tech career fairs, educational courses, science seminars, alt protein food tastings, and more.
• The Primate Protection Institute at UCLA The mission of the Primate Protection Institute at UCLA is to promote the conservation and protection of all non-human primates—including apes, monkeys, and prosimian species. We are dedicated to educating the UCLA community and the greater Los Angeles area about the importance of primate conservation, while actively raising funds to support efforts through partnerships with reputable organizations committed to primate protection.
• UCLA UniCamp As the official student charity of UCLA, UniCamp annually links 350 student volunteers to around 700 Los Angeles youth from underserved communities. Through offering a residential summer camp experience at a subsidized cost, UniCamp works directly with today's youth to empower their communities while also building a community of close-knit UCLA students on campus. UniCamp focuses on guiding today's student volunteers to become life-long leaders through a unique community service project.
• Unravel at UCLA Unravel seeks to educate students about what happens behind the seams of our favorite clothes. Our mission is to unravel the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry and empower UCLA students to make more informed and conscious consumption decisions. We aim to create a community of like-minded individuals who hope to make the fashion industry (and world!) more environmentally friendly. No fashion experience required; Everyone is welcome! Non Discrimination Clause: Unravel at UCLA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, disability, national origin, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, financial status, veteran status, or marital status in any of its policies, services, events, membership, and practices. Membership is open to all UCLA students, faculty, and staff without regard to race, color, age, disability, national origin, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, financial status, veteran status, or marital status.
• Wildlife Disease Association at UCLA, The The mission of the WDA at UCLA is to expand knowledge of wildlife health and disease at our university and support students in their interests in wildlife medicine, disease ecology, conservation, field biology, and other topics within this realm. We will accomplish our goals through workshops, guest speakers, journal clubs, and field trips to engage students and emphasize the importance of these fields of science from a One Health perspective.