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Urban Firestorms: Risk and Resilience
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Thanks to co-authors including Faith, @edithdeguzman.bsky.social and @ucanrwater.bsky.social folks and the 44 workshop participants who contributed their expertise.

And so much support and polishing from @luskininnovation.bsky.social & @uclasustainablela.bsky.social teams.

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During the webinar, experts discussed what the science says—and what remains inconclusive or requires further study—about the role that vegetation immediately next to homes plays in the spread of fire into urban areas.

Thanks to our panelist for taking the time to share their perspectives and expertise with us and our audience for this first in a series of webinars titled, Living with Future Fire: Getting to Research-Informed Policymaking for Fire Resilience

Policymaking Under Uncertainty: Zone 0 and Vegetation Clearance Webinar Recap Watch the the first in a series of webinar discussions on defensible space that SLAGC is organizing. During Policymaking Under Uncertainty: Zone 0 and Vegetation Clearance, experts discussed what is a...

ICYMI our Policymaking Under Uncertainty: Zone 0 and Vegetation Clearance webinar recording is now available.

👉 Watch the full discussion, read key takeaways, and more: sustainablela.ucla.edu/news/policym...

Based on the unique way that the role of water system infrastructure in the Palisades fire has been covered and perceived, we put out a new issue brief today to answer a simple question:

How often have the 'hydrants run dry' in recent major wildfires across the U.S. West?

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Policymaking Under Uncertainty: Zone 0 and Vegetation Clearance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The Sustainable LA Grand Challenge invites you to join us for Living with Future Fire: Getting to Research-Informed Policymaking for Fire-Resilience, a series of three webinars featuring experts unpac...

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The January 2025 LA fires were a wakeup call. A changing climate means we must adapt how we live with growing fire risks. These webinars will feature leading experts discussing the best available science, and how we might translate this knowledge into action to make our communities more resilient.

This webinar is the first in a series titled, Living with Future Fire: Getting to Research-Informed Policymaking for Fire-Resilience, that unpacks the complicated natural and institutional dynamics at play as we work toward a more fire resilient Southern California.

Policymaking Under Uncertainty: Zone 0 and Vegetation Clearance webinar announcement, Friday December 12, 2025 at 12PM PT. Panelists: Edith de Guzman, Travis Longcore, Max Moritz and Alessandro Ossola. Moderated by Nurit Katz and hosted by the UCLA Sustainable LA Grand Challenge.

Join us for Policymaking Under Uncertainty: Zone 0 and Vegetation Management on Friday December 12, 2025 at 12 p.m. PT
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@edithdeguzman.bsky.social | @travislongcore.bsky.social | Max Moritz | Alessandro Ossola | Nurit Katz

UCLA serves as a critical policy and technical research partner to LADWP, making case studies like this possible & advancing climate and research goals of both institutions. Since 2018, SLAGC has been proud to steward this important partnership.

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Energy justice at the utility scale: Insights from Los Angeles's path to decarbonization Decarbonization of our energy systems is key to alleviating environmental injustices and enabling a more sustainable, livable planet for all. Yet, wit…

Important new work looking at @ladwp.com's LA100 Equity Strategies: "This case study highlights both the promise and the limitations of applied energy justice in the context of large-scale grid decarbonization."

👉 Read the case study: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Read our suggestions for how to kickstart the important transformation of our urban environment to help shield residents from the worst effects of rising temperatures @uclaioes.bsky.social @law.ucla.edu @uclasustainablela.bsky.social @luskininnovation.bsky.social

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Water Systems and Wildfire: Understanding Capacities and Limitations | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Image

Here's a blog with @fkearns.bsky.social @edithdeguzman.bsky.social and others on a topic that remains top of mind:

"Water Systems and Wildfire: Understanding Capacities and Limitations"

Summarizing our Aug 18 workshop w/ 35 external participants.

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🔍 Learn more about UCLA's role as research partner for the BRC: sustainablela.ucla.edu/ResilientLA

CCSC leveraged their expertise to project future electricity use and assess impacts of solar reqs. on planning for rebuilding energy infrastructure post-fire.

This report builds off @ccscatucla.bsky.social team's recent work for the Blue Ribbon Commission.

Report: www.ioes.ucla.edu/project/esti...

🎯 The goal: ensure the voices, concerns, and perspectives of fire survivors could inform the Commission’s recommendations.

SLAGC is proud to have led this community engagement effort, in partnership with @luskininnovation.bsky.social and @uclalawemmett.bsky.social.

From the start of UCLA's partnership with the Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire-Safe Recovery in Feb '25, a critical part of our work was to spearhead a robust community engagement effort.

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“UCLA is proud to have been the [Blue Ribbon] commission’s research partner in this important undertaking. With strong leadership that’s accountable to communities, we can build back quickly and be better prepared for future fires,” said @mullinmeg.bsky.social

Here’s How the Palisades and Altadena Can Rebuild Better - Legal Planet In partnership with UCLA, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire-Safe Recovery has released its final recommendations.

Read the 50+ new policy recommendations covering everything from urgently needed actions to building standards and vegetation management efforts to ways to support the expedient housing construction and workforce development the region will need to fully recover. legal-planet.org/2025/06/23/h...

L.A. needs new authority to oversee rebuilding after firestorms, panel says An independent panel is urging California lawmakers to create a new authority to oversee rebuilding after the firestorms in Pacific Palisades and Altadena.

With strong guidance, government can streamline rebuilding "that makes these communities more fire-safe, more climate-resilient,” says @mullinmeg.bsky.social, who led the UCLA team & spoke w/ @ianjames.bsky.social @latimes.com @uclasustainablela.bsky.social @uclalawemmett.bsky.social bit.ly/40grypH

Big release! UCLA Research Informing Resilient Rebuilding & the Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action & Fire-Safe Recovery Policy Recommendations. Civic leaders, fire survivors & 40+ scholars led by @mullinmeg.bsky.social @uclasustainablela.bsky.social @uclalawemmett.bsky.social bit.ly/3SYRTov

Thanks to County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath for convening this effort, and to the California Community Foundation for supporting.

Read more: sustainablela.ucla.edu/ResilientLA

The SLAGC team is proud to have been a part of this effort, which:

- brought together 40 leading scholars from UCLA and beyond, led by LCI Director @mullinmeg.bsky.social, and

- spearheaded a robust community engagement effort with more than 100 fire survivors and dozens of other stakeholders.

The Commission’s work was guided by a research effort led by @luskininnovation.bsky.social, @uclalawemmett.bsky.social, Sustainable LA Grand Challenge (SLAGC).

📣 New Report: the Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire-Safe Recovery published its Final Policy Recommendations aimed at charting a post-fire recovery. @uclacollege.bsky.social provided in-depth research and considerations.

Read more: sustainablela.ucla.edu/ResilientLA

Supporting a Safe and Resilient LA Recovery

Out today: the final Blue Ribbon Commission report on Climate Action and Fire-Safe Recovery as well as the backdrop UCLA Research Context and Considerations Report

sustainablela.ucla.edu/ResilientLA

‼️ Grant funding opportunity

UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute and the David Geffen School of Medicine @dgsomucla.bsky.social are partnering to provide pilot funding to support wildfire-related research across disciplines.

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