Climate Conversations

UC San Diego is actively planning for climate action and resiliency. Engaging in dialogue with the campus community is an integral part of the planning process to assess and determine needs, priorities and areas of opportunity. These events are designed for staff, students and faculty with all levels of climate change understanding—beginners, intermediate and advanced.

Join us at Climate Conversations to share your climate story, gain insight and inspiration from your peers, learn about available resources and help guide the goals and actions for a climate-ready UC San Diego. Lunch is provided and no RSVP needed unless noted.

Climate Conversations take place during fall, winter and spring academic quarters. No summer events are planned. Check the Sustainability Events Calendar for additional event information.

Fall Quarter 2025

Wednesday, November 12 – Warming Up for Climate Action
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Climate Action Lab located in Sixth College (Ground Floor, Arts & Humanities Building)

Climate Conversations

Engaging in dialogue with the campus community is an integral part of UC San Diego's climate action planning process to assess and determine needs, priorities and opportunities.

Thursday, November 13 – Central Utilities Plant Tour
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Central Utilities Plant

Past Events

Spring Quarter 2025

• April 23: Climate Action Superpowers
• April 30: Central Utilities Plant Tour
• May 14: Climate Action Planning
• June 4: Central Utilities Plant Tour

Winter Quarter 2025

• January 15: Introduction to Climate Action Planning
• February 19: Climate Action Planning
• February 26: Central Utilities Plant Tour
• March 10: Pursuing Climate Research Panel

Fall Quarter 2024

December 5: Decarbonization

Spring Quarter 2024

• April 10: Decarbonization + Adaptation = Climate Resilience
• April 24: Campus Sustainability Panel (view meeting recording)
• May 20: Coping with Climate Anxiety

Winter Quarter 2024

• January 24: Introduction to the UC San Diego Decarbonization Study
• February 21: Climate Hope vs. Doom and Gloom
• March 6: Decarbonization Download