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Damon Matthews is a Professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment at Concordia University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. He leads the Climate Scenarios, Impacts and Modelling (CSIM) Lab, a computational climate science research group collaborating with institutions like Ouranos Research Consortium and McGill University's Economics for the Anthropocene program. His research focuses on climate change mitigation, carbon budget calculations, and the effectiveness of nature-based solutions.
Matthews' work bridges interdisciplinary topics, including global climate modeling, allowable emissions frameworks, and the societal implications of climate policy. He actively supervises graduate students in Geography and Urban and Environmental Studies programs, emphasizing climate science and policy. His lab develops tools like the climate clock, real-time visualizations of global temperature trajectories, and digital innovations for sustainability.
Publications highlight his contributions to carbon accounting methods, net-zero pathways, and the integration of AI in biodiversity conservation. Matthews advocates for fossil fuel phase-outs and critical evaluations of corporate climate commitments, emphasizing transparency in emissions reporting. His research underscores the urgency of immediate emissions reductions over reliance on carbon removal technologies.
Matthews is a member of Canada's Net-Zero Advisory Body and collaborates internationally on climate scenarios and impact assessments. His outreach includes public engagement through social media, where he critiques climate denialism and highlights policy gaps. The CSIM Lab's work on transient climate responses and regional climate impacts further strengthens Concordia's climate research profile.
