About Us
Founded in 2017 at UC Berkeley, Latinxs and the Environment (L&E), formally known as The Latinxs and the Environment Initiative (LEI), is a comprehensive program that fosters knowledge and promotes research on the relationship between the Latinx community and environmental issues, both within the U.S. and abroad. This program brings together policymakers, community-based organizations (CBOs), and academic communities to facilitate coordinated efforts.
As a proud partner of the Chicanx Latinx Student Development Office (CLSD), L&E focuses on holistic student retention, ensuring they have the support needed to thrive in all aspects of their lives including social, and personal development.
L&E also seeks to empower Latinx students by offering guidance and resources to make research, graduate school, and other higher education pathways more accessible—especially for first-generation low-income students. L&E improves student retention and success at UC Berkeley by providing tools and support. Key efforts include funding undergraduate and graduate research projects, organizing student-led seminars and community spaces, and fostering connections between students, faculty, and community partners.
L&E is proud to announce that our chapter at UC Riverside is now active, visit their website to learn more about the 2025 graduate student conference happening next fall!
To keep up with our latest programming and opportunities, follow us on Instagram @LATINXENVIRONMENT
Events and programs hosted by the Chicanx Latinx Student Development Office, the Latinx Student Resource Center, and the Latinxs and the Environment Program are open to all UC Berkeley community members, regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other protected class status. UC Berkeley is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes participants from all backgrounds.
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