Marc Hufty

Marc Hufty is a Professor in Development Studies at The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva since 2008, leading the Development Studies Programme and serving as a core member of the Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability. His academic career spans over three decades with a PhD in International Relations from the same institution (1996), complemented by advanced studies in political science (Laval University) and anthropology (Strasbourg University).

His research focuses on multi-level environmental governance through a political ecology lens, addressing topics like lithium extraction, biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and resource conflicts. Current projects emphasize lithium commodity chains and the EU Green Deal's implications. Fieldwork spans Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Madagascar, Mexico, and Indonesia.

Key grants include the 'Lithium negotiations between South America and Europe' project (2022–2024) and 'Green Dealings: Negotiating lithium for a just energy transition' (2021–2023). Notable research outputs include analyses of lithium mining injustices in the Argentine Puna and climate adaptation politics.

• Education: PhD International Relations (Graduate Institute, 1996), Political Science (Laval University), Anthropology (Strasbourg University)
• Research Themes: Political ecology, environmental governance, lithium extraction, climate policy, resource conflicts, global sustainability