CEQA Update, Issues and Trends

Online

Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) continues to be a challenge for professionals due to annual legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments. CEQA practice is constantly evolving, raising new issues and revealing emerging trends that impact the environmental review process.

In this annual course, participants will explore the most recent CEQA legislation, regulatory updates, and key court decisions. Through practitioner-led sessions, attendees will gain practical knowledge of how the latest changes may affect their projects. Designed for environmental planners, attorneys, developers, and public agency staff, this course covers recent developments and offers insights into emerging trends. Attendees will leave equipped with the latest tools and strategies to navigate the complexities of CEQA and ensure compliance in their projects.

Topics include:

  • Recent CEQA legislation and regulatory changes
  • Key judicial decisions
  • Emerging trends
  • Mitigation strategies 

Course Format and Pacing
This is an online remote learning course delivered through UC Davis CPE’s learning management system, Canvas, with a supplemental live session hosted on Zoom. The course consists of approximately 6.5 hours of content, combining pre-recorded lectures with a mandatory live Zoom session led by the instructor(s).

CEUs
0.65
Section Number
254PRC107
Instruction Method
Online class

Association Credits

American Planning Assoc (AICP)
6.00 AICP hours

Section Notes

Access to your course in Canvas will be available 7 days before the course start date. Please note that course start and end dates, as well as live sessions (if applicable), are subject to change. 
 

Enrollment Policies

Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received before the refund deadline. Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.  
 
Refund Deadline: 4/20/2026. Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date.   
 
Students enrolling after the first day of class are expected to reach out to their instructor to make sure they receive all content and are on track with the course. 

Technical Requirements

To ensure your success in this course, please review our technical requirements page at online learning.