Research Centers
Center for Air Pollution and Exposure
Investigates the causes of poor air quality and its effects on the population of Southern California with the aim of guiding policy.
Coastal Center
Addresses problems related to the coastal ocean and land margin bordering Southern California, including wetlands and watersheds.
Center for Climate Change Solutions
Operates at the intersection of science and policy by engaging researchers and decision-makers in the development and communication of effective solutions to the consequences of climate change.
Center for Tropical Research
The unifying goal of the Center for Tropical Research is to understand the biological processes that underlie and maintain the diversity of life, and to use this knowledge to address threats to global biodiversity.
Center for Corporate Environmental Performance
Coordinates research and teaching on the environmental impact of corporations and market responses to green strategies. The center partners with corporations to improve their environmental performance while remaining competitive.
Urban Center for People and the Environment
Engages in research to understand the relationships between human society and environmental change. Themes include land use, transportation systems, energy consumption, water resources, and green design.
