The UCLA Emmett Institute works to solve urgent environmental challenges and address the global climate crisis through applied research, education, and service to our community. The Emmett Institute is well-prepared to help society meet the urgent challenge at all levels thanks to our core strengths—deep faculty expertise, commitment to change on the ground, and our loca­tion at the country’s #1 public university in a city and state known for climate leadership. The Institute boasts 12 faculty, 7 fellows, and 3 full-time staff members.