Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment

Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment is a leading research center based at the UCLA UCLA School of Law, focusing on climate change and environmental law issues, in collaboration with NOAA, EPA, and UNEP. The institute is named after Dan Emmett, a renowned environmental lawyer and philanthropist, who has worked with The Nature Conservancy, WWF, and Sierra Club. The Emmett Institute works closely with CARB, CEC, and CDFW to develop and implement effective climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. The institute's research and programs are also informed by the work of IPCC, NAS, and Royal Society.

● Overview

The Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment is dedicated to sustainable development, environmental justice, and climate resilience, working with US EPA, NPS, and USFS. The institute's mission is to advance climate change research, policy analysis, and community engagement, in partnership with The Climate Group, C40, and ICLEI. The Emmett Institute's work is guided by the principles of UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, and SDGs, and is informed by the research of NASA, NSF, and EEA. The institute's faculty and affiliates collaborate with Harvard, Stanford, and MIT to develop innovative solutions to climate change and environmental challenges, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable land use.

● History

The Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment was established in 2008 with a generous gift from Dan Emmett, a UCLA alumnus and environmental philanthropist, who has also supported The Nature Conservancy, WWF, and Sierra Club. The institute's founding director was Cara Horowitz, a renowned environmental lawyer and climate change expert, who has worked with EDF, NRDC, and The Audubon Society. Since its inception, the Emmett Institute has worked closely with Jerry Brown, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Barbara Boxer to advance climate change policy and environmental protection in California and beyond, including AB 32, SB 1368, and Proposition 23. The institute has also collaborated with UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, and USC to develop innovative solutions to climate change and environmental challenges.

● Research and Programs

The Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment conducts research and analysis on a wide range of climate change and environmental topics, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable land use, and climate resilience, in partnership with NREL, LBNL, and SNL. The institute's research programs focus on climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, as well as environmental justice and sustainable development, and are informed by the work of IPCC, NAS, and Royal Society. The Emmett Institute also offers a range of educational programs, including climate change courses, workshops, and conferences, in collaboration with IoES, LCI, and CTR. The institute's faculty and affiliates work closely with CEC, CPUC, and LADWP to develop and implement effective climate change and energy policy.

● Notable Publications and Initiatives

The Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment has published numerous reports, articles, and briefs on climate change and environmental topics, including climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, renewable energy, and sustainable land use, in collaboration with Brookings Institution, CAP, and WRI. The institute's notable publications include Climate Change and the Supreme Court, California's Climate Change Policy, and Sustainable Land Use in the 21st Century, which have been cited by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times. The Emmett Institute has also launched several initiatives, including the Climate Change Law and Policy project, the Sustainable Land Use initiative, and the Environmental Justice program, in partnership with EJRC, CEJ, and NEJAC.

● Faculty and Affiliates

The Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment has a diverse faculty and affiliate network, including environmental lawyers, climate change experts, and sustainability researchers, who have worked with EPA, NOAA, and UNEP. The institute's faculty and affiliates have published numerous articles and books on climate change and environmental topics, and have testified before Congress and state legislatures on climate change policy and environmental protection, including EPW, E&C, and CSA. The Emmett Institute's faculty and affiliates collaborate with Harvard, Stanford, and MIT to develop innovative solutions to climate change and environmental challenges.

● Impact and Partnerships

The Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment has had a significant impact on climate change policy and environmental protection in California and beyond, working with Gavin Newsom, Jerry Brown, and Dianne Feinstein. The institute's research and analysis have informed climate change legislation and regulations at the state and federal levels, including AB 32, SB 1368, and Proposition 23. The Emmett Institute has also partnered with private sector companies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to develop and implement effective climate change and sustainability solutions, including The Climate Group, C40, and ICLEI. The institute's work has been recognized by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times, and has been cited by IPCC, NAS, and Royal Society. Category:Environmental organizations