Joseph F. C. DiMento

Joseph F. C. DiMento is a Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, with joint appointments in Planning & Criminology, Law & Society. His expertise spans international environmental law, urban planning, and climate policy. He holds a J.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, and a B.A. from Harvard College.

• Roles: Director Emeritus of the Newkirk Center for Science and Society, affiliated with the Center for Land, Environment & Natural Resources (CLEANR).
• Research Focus: Arctic governance, environmental justice, sustainability law, and urban freeway impacts on communities.
• Recent Activities: Keynote speaker at global forums (e.g., 9th Polar Law Symposium, EU-Arctic conferences), author of over a dozen books including Climate Change: What it Means to Us, Our Children, and Our Grandchildren and Changing Lanes: Visions and Histories of Urban Freeways.

His work bridges law, policy, and interdisciplinary environmental challenges, emphasizing global sustainability and equitable urban development.