Monty Hempel, Professor of Environmental Studies and Director of the Center for Environmental Studies at the University of Redlands

Distinguished University of Redlands Professor Lamont (Monty) C. Hempel will explore the promise and limitations of sustainability as a means for achieving a more green, profitable, and fair society. A sustainable community is one that integrates the goals of economic vitality, environmental quality, and social equity. Sustainability can be thought of as a community's collective bequest: what we leave future generations in the way of healthy ecosystems, strong economies, art, and challenges worthy of a highly educated society. Mr. Hempel will examine the challenges that Redlands faces in achieving greater sustainability.

Monty Hempel is Hedco Professor of Environmental Studies and Director of the Center for Environmental Studies at the University of Redlands. His teaching, research, and public service interests focus on environmental science and politics, sustainability concepts and practice, climate disruption, and marine environmental studies, with particular emphasis on international coral reef protection.