Matthew Hoffmann is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and co-Director of the Environmental Governance Lab at the University of Toronto. His research on climate change and environmental politics has been published in 4 books and over 50 journal articles and book chapters. His current research projects explore the politics of decarbonization, transnational urban resilience movements, the pursuit of urban just transitions, and the use of grounded speculative fiction to expand climate politics conversations. In addition to scholarship, Professor Hoffmann also regularly contributes essays and commentary to media outlets such as The Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, and The Conversation. Professor Hoffmann was co-editor of the journal Global Environmental Politics from 2017-2022 and currently serves as the chair of the board of directors for the environmental NGO, Green Economy Canada.
