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Children hold signs protesting climate change at COP29.

Perspectives: COP29’s bold steps and shortcomings in the climate crisis fight

The UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity provides a perspective from the UN Climate Change Conference.


Fellows from the Bonnie Reiss Leading on Climate Fellowship

These California climate leaders all have one thing in common

Through work-study programs like the Bonnie Reiss Leading on Climate Fellowship, students build their resumés for future careers in climate science, policy and activism.


UCOP grant funds housing and climate resilience research

A UC-backed research study is examining how the urban housing crisis drives development to natural areas.


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Climate Action research grants assist Tribal nations with resource management

California Climate Action Seed Grant-funded research projects are establishing collaborations between academic institutions and Tribal nations.


Jazmin Nevarez Campos, undergraduate researcher at UC Merced

How UC students are turning climate anxiety into action

Through the Bonnie Reiss Climate Action Fellowship, students at every UC location do climate research, organize peers to take action and develop practical solutions to climate challenges.


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Plans for water equity in a warming world

Researchers are exploring ways to distribute California surface water more equitably among agriculture, cities and unincorporated communities, and the environment.


UC researcher walks across a field of tall, golden grass

UC Health receives global recognition for climate change and resiliency leadership

Five University of California academic health centers have been honored for their ongoing efforts to address climate change and strengthen resiliency.


Man holding bowl of freshly-grown lettuces with palm trees in the background

Health becomes a priority in climate conversations

Arianne Teherani, founding co-director of the UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity, shares why it's so important for climate change to be recognized as a global health emergency.


UC Santa Cruz student holding a topical and waterways map of CA

Celebrating a record-setting climate research investment

UC recently convened a historic forum in Sacramento on nearly $100 million in California climate action projects.