Martin has been with DW since 2010, working as an editor first in Bonn, Germany and then as an editor and reporter based in Brussels. He was born and raised in Canada, where he studied

English literature, communication studies and journalism. After starting his media career in Toronto, he moved to Europe in 2006. From Prague and Budapest, he reported on urban issues, the

construction sector and the repercussions of the 2008 financial crisis. His current focus is explaining environmental issues, and investigating innovative climate solutions. Martin speaks

English, German and French, and has some knowledge of Dutch.