Dr. George Hoberg

Biography

George Hoberg is a Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, specializing in environmental and natural resource policy governance. His research interests encompass environmental policy, energy policy, and forest policy, with a particular focus on designing policies and institutions to promote sustainability. He has published extensively on the role of science in policy-making, the impact of international constraints on domestic policy autonomy, and the dynamics of Canada's forest policies. Hoberg has also been involved in various academic roles, including a long tenure in teaching public policy and American politics. Furthermore, he has headed the Department of Forest Resources Management and has been associated with the Department of Political Science and the Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability. His recent work includes directing the Graduate Program in Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. With multiple publications to his credit, Hoberg has contributed significantly to discussions around forest management and environmental regulation in Canada, emphasizing the necessity of integrating scientific insight into policy development.

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