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Image shows dark storm cloud above as a storm rolls into a beach on the Gulf of Mexico Climate & Sustainability, Earth & Space, Technology

Regional ocean dynamics can be better emulated with AI models

Researchers show the success of their technical in a critical region: the Gulf of Mexico.

USACE image of San Francisco Bay Climate & Sustainability

Coastal flooding in the Bay Area: New research illuminates strategies for adaptation

Center for Coastal Climate Resilience finds mix of hard infrastructure and nature-based solutions offers best defense against sea-level rise in San Francisco Bay

KQED science journalist Danielle Venton sitting on stage Climate & Sustainability

Symposium shows creativity, conviction are key to communicating climate solutions

From card games to virtual reality, innovative climate researchers are finding new ways to engage the public

Harvesting radishes at the UC Santa Cruz farm Climate & Sustainability, Technology

UC Santa Cruz helps feed America

For more than 50 years, UC Santa Cruz has been a national leader in supporting farmers and shaping food systems. Stand with us to defend this work.

Aerial photo of coastal fog shrouding campus buildings in the evening Climate & Sustainability

UC Santa Cruz researchers win funds to characterize makeup of Pacific coastal fog

Multi-institute project aims to enhance society’s ability to manage coastal resources and steward coastal ecosystems in a changing climate

CCCR Director Mike Beck on stage speaking to audience Climate & Sustainability

Sign up for new symposium on communicating climate solutions

Amid polarized discourse on climate change and science, trusted communicators in communities may be key to discussing solutions

Jered Lawson Headshot Climate & Sustainability, Social Justice & Community

UC Santa Cruz alumni leading local nonprofits: Pie Ranch

Many local nonprofits have roots that trace back to UC Santa Cruz alumni, who played pivotal roles in launching and shaping their missions. Alumnus Jered Lawson (Kresge ’92, community studies) co-founded Pie Ranch in 2005 and played a key role in launching UC Santa Cruz’s and the Homeless Garden Project’s Community Support Agriculture (CSA) programs in the ’90s.

Aerial view of UC Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay. Campus News, Climate & Sustainability

UC Santa Cruz awarded forest health grant to advance regional wildfire resilience

The grant will support large-scale vegetation management to reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, and promote restoration of sensitive habitats

A brightly colored small bird sits in a tree on a moss covered branch. Climate & Sustainability

Birdwatching tourism is booming. Some countries are benefiting, while others are left behind

Birding tourism can support sustainable development and habitat conservation across the tropics, but only if countries can successfully attract birders. New research reveals what affects birdwatchers’ choice of destinations.

Last modified: Sep 30, 2025