California climate action
The California State Budget Act of 2022–23 allocated $100 million to the University of California to invest in research that will have a swift and measurable impact on climate resilience. These funds are being used to fund action-oriented solutions to address California’s climate goals and needs, ensure that local communities are prepared and resilient, and prevent future disasters.

Please see the California Climate Action Request for Proposals for more information
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University of California Climate Action Initiative Webinar 2022
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