University of California · Europe

Connecting UC faculty with sustainability conversations across Europe.

A community of University of California alumni fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration on sustainability challenges — between California and Europe.

Our mission

To inspire sustainability solutions through the exchange of knowledge between California and Europe — one conversation at a time.

Who we are

A network built on
real conversation.

01

UC alumni from every campus

From Berkeley to San Diego, our members carry the breadth of the UC system into European life and work.

02

Based across Europe

We live and work in the UK, Spain, France and beyond — close to the conversations shaping European sustainability policy.

03

Passionate about sustainability

Researchers, founders, policy advisors and practitioners — united by a shared commitment to the long view.

04

Small, curated, intentional

We host gatherings designed for genuine dialogue — never one-way presentations, never rooms too large to think in.

What we offer

Two ways to take part in the conversation.

Online

Live online conversations

Intimate, conversation-first sessions with UC faculty on their area of expertise — open to the wider network.

  • Carbon markets
  • Sustainability & health
  • Water management
  • Ocean conservation
In person

Curated gatherings in Europe

If you're visiting Europe, we can organize small, high-quality events designed for genuine exchange — not one-way presentations.

  • Intimate dinners (10–30 guests)
  • Community film screenings
  • Roundtable Q&A
  • UK · Spain · France
Previous conversations

A few of the dialogues we've hosted.

2024

The Future of Carbon Markets

Online dialogue

A UC Berkeley economist in conversation with European policy researchers on the integrity of voluntary carbon markets.

2024

Ocean Conservation Screening

Community screening · London

A documentary screening followed by a moderated discussion with a UC Santa Barbara marine biologist.

2023

Water in a Warming World

Dinner · Madrid

An intimate dinner of 18 alumni and guests exploring drought resilience between California and southern Europe.

2023

Health & the Climate Crisis

Online dialogue

A UCSF researcher on the public-health dimensions of climate adaptation, with European health policy voices.

2022

Regenerative Agriculture

Dinner · Provence

A working dinner with UC Davis faculty and European farmers on soil health and small-farm economics.

Visiting Europe?

Let us know your plans — we'd love to host a meaningful conversation around your work.

Share a few details and we'll reach out to explore what kind of gathering might be the right fit, whether online or in person.