
His career has included serving as the executive director of Ecojustice, appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada, and working as a special advisor on sustainability for Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin. He has a PhD in Resource Management and Environmental Studies from UBC, a law degree from the University of Toronto, and a business degree from the University of Alberta.

He is an associate professor of law, policy, and sustainability at the University of British Columbia, with a joint appointment in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability and the School for Public Policy and Global Affairs. Boyd was appointed as the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment for a three-year term commencing August 1, 2018.


UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Environmentĭr David R.
