[2] His research focuses on policy relevant aspects of climate change, energy transition, and broader issues of environment, development and economic reform.
Prior to joining academia, he worked as a research economist at Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE).
Concurrently to his university roles, he has worked as an advisor to Australian federal and subnational governments and for international bodies.
[13][14] Jotzo has advised Australian state governments on climate change policy and related issues, including as a member of the Australian Capital Territory's Climate Change Council and as a member of government advisory bodies to the States of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.
[11] is also a member of the Clean Energy Capacity Study Steering Committee, China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development, and Mercator Institute for Global Commons and Climate Change.