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    New Directions for Climate Accountability: The Inter-American Court’s Advisory Opinion

    170 Law Building

    Featuring Viviana Krsticevic, Executive Director of the Center for Justice and International Law and Nikki Reisch, Director of the Climate and Energy Program at the Center for International Environmental Law, in conversation with Prof. Laurel E. Fletcher.  Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from leading experts involved in the landmark Advisory Opinion 32/25 issued […]

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    CLEE Lunch & Learn: The Impact of Recent Federal Policy Changes on Renewable Energy Development in California and How State Action Can Help

    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 405 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us for a discussion about renewable energy development in California, recent federal policy changes and what can be done at the state level to encourage development. Experts will explore how new legislative and regulatory changes affect the energy sector and how California can continue to advance its climate goals. The panel will cover topics […]

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  • California-China Climate Institute’s Student Fieldwork Grant Program

    297 Goldberg Room 225 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

    The California-China Climate Institute had students participate in small travel and independent field research grants given from University of California at Berkeley. These students (undergraduate or graduate) will present on projects relating to China and/or U.S. (national and subnational) climate, environmental, and energy policy.

  • CLEE Lunch & Learn: Changes in Environmental Review: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Wednesday, October 22nd 1:00 - 2:00 p.m Location: Law School Classroom 105 2299 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720 Changes in Environmental Review: This panel discussion will delve into the significant changes impacting environmental review, particularly within the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Legal practitioners will share insights into how these evolving statutes affect their daily practice, explore the practical implications of CEQA's current changes, and understand the ongoing challenges to NEPA, a procedural cornerstone. Join us to learn what these shifts mean for energy and environmental law practice areas. Panelists: Scott Birkey, J.D. '00, Cox Castle Letitia Moore, J.D. '89, Holland & Knight Joseph "Seph" Petta, J.D. '12, Shute Mihaly Moderator: Louise Bedsworth, M.S. '97; Ph.D. '02, Center for Law, Energy & the Environment Lunch provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is free, but required.

    CLEE Lunch & Learn: Changes in Environmental Review: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

    105 Law Building

    Changes in Environmental Review: This panel discussion will delve into the significant changes impacting environmental review, particularly within the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Legal practitioners will share insights into how these evolving statutes affect their daily practice, explore the practical implications of CEQA's current changes, and understand the […]

  • LSCA & ELQ Climate Mixer

    LSCA x ELQ Climate Justice Mixer

    RSVP for location Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Law Students for Climate Accountability (LSCA) is collaborating with Ecology Law Quarterly (ELQ) to throw a backyard concert and mixer centered around environmental justice on November 7th, 2025, from 4-7 PM. LSCA will discuss our mission, the climate portfolios of big law firms, and how we can use our power as students to divest from […]

  • E&E Career Fair Date/Time: Monday, November 10, 2025, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Location: Berkeley Law, Warren Room Description: Join us at the Berkeley Law Energy & Environmental Career Fair, hosted by the Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment. This event offers a valuable opportunity for energy and environmental law students to connect with attorneys from private practice, as well as professionals from the public sector and public interest organizations. Organizations attending: TBD

    E&E Career Fair

    Goldberg Room, 297 Law Building

    Join us at the Berkeley Law Energy & Environmental Career Fair, hosted by the Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment. This event offers a valuable opportunity for energy and environmental law students to connect with attorneys from private practice, as well as professionals from the public sector and public interest organizations.  Register here.

  • BERC Law Course Registration Office Hours and Boba

    113 Law Building

    Take a break from classes to enjoy some boba, and chat with current 2Ls interested in energy and environmental law! We're here for questions about course registration, finals prep, and anything else on your mind! Let us know you're coming — RSVP here!

  • Something New Is Happening: Berkeley’s First All-Campus Climate & Energy Event Bakar Labs, 2625 Durant Ave | Wednesday, November 12 | 3 – 6 PM | Food provided! For the first time, Berkeley’s climate and energy community — bringing together faculty, researchers, students, advocates, and innovators across every discipline — comes together in one place. Discover the research, ideas, and people driving Berkeley’s leadership on climate. BERC | SERC | Berkeley Climate Change Network | Bakar Labs for Energy & Materials

    Berkeley Climate Open House

    Bakar Labs 2625 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Something New Is Happening: Berkeley’s First All-Campus Climate & Energy Event Explore everything happening across Berkeley’s climate and energy community — all in one place. Meet the researchers, students, and innovators driving change across disciplines, and discover new ways to get involved. About This Event For the first time, Berkeley’s entire climate and energy community […]

  • Event flyer for A Convening on Science, Democracy, and the Environment: Developing a Community of Practice for Strategy and Action. Cosponsored by UC Berkeley Edley Center on Law & Democracy and UC Berkeley Center for Law, Energy & the Environment. December 5, 2025. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at International House, UC Berkeley. Also available via livestream. Keynote speakers: Wade Crowfoot, Secretary of California Natural Resources Agency; Liane Randolph, Former Chair of California Air Resources Board; and Martha Guzman Aceves, Former Regional Administrator, US EPA Region 9.

    A Convening on Science, Democracy, and the Environment: Developing a Community of Practice for Strategy and Action

    International House 2299 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Recent attacks on science and scientific integrity are attacks on democracy itself. Recent cuts to funding and government research entities, and disregard for evidence in decision-making are putting science’s role in a democracy at risk. Undermining science strips governments of the ability to anticipate disasters, protect communities, and address environmental challenges–now and in the future. […]

  • ELQ Lunch and Learn: What if We Understood What Animals Are Saying?: The Legal Impact of AI-Assisted Studies of Animal Communication.

    ELQ Lunch and Learn

    240 Law Building

    Join ELQ for a lunch and learn to discuss our recently published article, What if We Understood What Animals Are Saying?: The Legal Impact of AI-Assisted Studies of Animal Communication. […]

  • Join us at Freehouse for a BERC Happy Hour! 5-6:30pm

    BERC Spring Happy Hour

    Freehouse 2700 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Join us at Freehouse for a BERC Happy Hour! 5-6:30pm

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