All around the world, UC-Santa Cruz is conducting climate research. Below are some of the ground-breaking projects in which we’re involved. Funding for these initiatives is to support faculty as they advance research in these areas.
Focuses on advancing interdisciplinary research and innovative solutions to address complex environmental challenges. It brings together scholars, policymakers, and community leaders to develop strategies for a sustainable and resilient future.
The Baskin School of Engineering is known for its focus on addressing critical societal challenges through innovative research and interdisciplinary programs. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in areas like computer science, biomolecular engineering, and electrical and computer engineering.
The Center for the Study of the Force Majeure at UC Santa Cruz advances interdisciplinary research and public engagement at the intersection of climate change, ecology, art, and society. The Center develops systems-based approaches to climate adaptation, regenerative land and water stewardship, and community resilience.
Conducts interdisciplinary research on urban and environmental issues, focusing on inequality and climate change. It supports faculty, students, and postdocs through collaboration, funding, and professional development, while promoting a unique “Santa Cruz approach” to critical urban-environmental research.
The institute drives transformative scholarship and connects scholars both within the university and beyond. It focuses on creating research-based solutions to pressing global issues.
Explores how cultural practitioners address environmental issues like climate change and habitat destruction. It supports interdisciplinary research and dialogue, fostering innovative approaches to sustainability through art and visual culture.
Examines the ecology, behavior, and conservation of birds of prey facing threats like habitat loss and climate change. It fosters collaborative research, education, and policy engagement, promoting sustainable ecosystem management.
Showcases diverse plant collections from around the world, highlighting global biodiversity and ecological resilience. It promotes conservation research and community education, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and inspiring sustainable stewardship through public engagement and horticultural innovation.
Norris Center for Natural History
The UCSC Norris Center for Natural History fosters a deeper understanding of biodiversity and ecosystems through hands-on education and research. It supports interdisciplinary collaboration, inspiring innovative approaches to conservation and environmental stewardship.
The UCSC Natural Reserves System provides protected outdoor spaces for research, education, and conservation. It supports interdisciplinary studies, fostering a deeper understanding of ecosystems and promoting innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
The UCSC Center for Agroecology advances sustainable food systems through education, research, and community engagement. It fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting innovative approaches to agroecology, food justice, and environmental stewardship.
The UCSC More Than Humanities Lab reinvents traditional inquiry through digital innovation, creative research, and community engagement. It fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting transformative approaches to cultural exploration, narrative reshaping, and social impact.
Fosters interdisciplinary research that integrates scientific inquiry with social justice. It supports collaborations that address pressing social issues through innovative, equitable approaches, bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and societal impact.
Advances research and solutions to address climate change impacts and enhance resilience in vulnerable communities. It connects interdisciplinary scholars, stakeholders, and decision-makers to develop actionable strategies for mitigating climate risks and fostering adaptive capacities.