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aTHE LABa
aTHE LABa
UC San Diego has a rich history of climate leadership in science, technology, and politics. With the opening of the new Social Sciences Public Engagement Building in 2021, the Climate Action Lab began with a group of faculty approaching climate solutions from a social sciences perspective. Since then, the Climate Action Lab has developed into a space for events, speakers, climate curriculum, and more. It facilitates collaboration between various academic disciplines through a community-based lens.
The Lab is a flexible space, perfect for a range of events from lectures to showcases. The room is well-lit during the day, resembling a fishbowl design with tall windows to the outside on three walls. There are three projectors, one main one at the front of the room, and two smaller ones on each side. All desks and chairs are movable, along with the extra TVs and whiteboards on wheels provided in the space. At the front, there are cabinets with a sink. Adjacent, there is a carpeted area with two lounge chairs and a table. Additionally, in the back, there are small lockers, with access available upon request with reservation.
Located in Sixth College, Arts and Humanities Building | RWAC 0116
aTHE ARTa
aTHE ARTa
The walls of the CAL boast three climate action centered art pieces made by undergraduate students at UC San Diego.
San Diego Ecosystems
by Sofie Blazejova
Piece Materials: Acrylic paint, superglue, and salvaged trash on canvas.
Piece Description and Significance: This series of paintings highlight three crucial ecosystems from the greater San Diego region: the wetlands, chaparral, and kelp forest. The UC San Diego campus oversees the natural reserves of these environments, hosting a diverse range of flora and fauna. By collecting trash from these areas and utilizing it within each of the pieces, we can clearly illustrate the human impact in these ecosystems, which demonstrates how careless action leads to the degradation of critical environments.
About the Author: Sofie will be graduating UCSD in 2027 with a double major in General Biology and Biochemistry.
The Threads We Weave
by Gwendolyn Wiley
Piece Materials: Yarn, fabric, paper, wood, metal, beads, and wire.
Piece Description and Significance: The Threads We Weave is a multimedia piece that visualizes the human impact of climate change through the lens of coral bleaching. The tapestry shifts from vibrant reds, oranges, and purples to stark white, mirroring how rising ocean temperatures devastate coral ecosystems. By combining interdisciplinary materials and handcraft techniques, it highlights both ecological harm and the potential for resilience. As a tactile, participatory artwork, it invites viewers to reflect on environmental justice and the role of creative collaboration in climate action.
About the Author: Gwendolyn will be graduating in 2028 as an Urban Studies & Planning major, and double minors in Speculative Design and Environmental Studies.
Against the Current
by Matilda Tsim
Piece Materials: Cardboard, string, acrylic paint.
Piece Description and Significance: 'Against the Current' is a piece about the active impacts of climate change on fish populations. It's depicted through six different layers of fish: extinct, critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable, near threatened, and least concern. By depicting extinct species without color and adding more depending on the endangerment level of the fish, it aims to portray the vibrant beauty of ocean life and the dangers of them being completely eradicated due to human influence. The data for this piece comes from the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List in July, 2025.
About the Author: Matilda will be graduating in 2027 as an Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts major, and double minors in Computer Science and Japanese Studies.
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