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A Call For Action
Time: 5:16
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Best known for his photographs of wildlife, particularly endangered species, Joel Sartore wields his camera in the battle to conserve natural spaces and the habitats they support.
Of his 20-plus stories for National Geographic magazine, several have made an indelible mark on the places and animals the articles chronicle. Sartore’s March 2000 National Geographic cover story—“Madidi: Will Bolivia Drown Its New National Park?”—helped convince the Bolivian government to abandon its plans to build a large-scale hydroelectric dam that would have submerged a large portion of pristine forest.
Closer to home he has covered such hot button issues as Alaska’s North Slope, where big oil, wild creatures, and native populations collide in the largest remaining U.S. wilderness.
A favorite among National Geographic presenters, Sartore’s entertaining presentations blend humor with powerful conservation messages and award-winning photography of wildlife and the places they inhabit.
Presentation Topics
Grizzlies, Piranhas and Flesh-Eating Pigs
Experience what it’s like to be on assignment for the world’s greatest magazine. In 20 years and 26 stories, Joel has learned the hard way that there’s a lot more to it than just capturing amazing places and cultures—there’s also a chance things can go terribly wrong, and they often do. In this lively presentation, Sartore shares an intimate and humorous look at what could be the best—and worst—job in the world as he plays expedition leader, psychologist, medic and coach, as well as photographer, on expedition with National Geographic.
Witnessing Change: A Call for Action
A top wildlife and nature photographer turns his lens on us, asking whether we value wildlife for its own sake, or only to the degree that it can produce things for us. In this critical 11th hour, Sartore sounds a warning bell and a convincing call for change.
Motivation in the Workplace, Geographic Style
Get secrets of how to build a team, generate results, and motivate employees—from the heart of the Amazon to the world’s driest desert.
Grounded: A Reflection on the Use of Life and Land
When Joel Sartore’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, this National Geographic photographer who had traveled the world for 18 years knew it was time to stay home. His wife’s illness triggered a reconnection with family and with the reason Sartore takes pictures: to show people that wild places and Earth’s creatures need and deserve protection.
Endangered Species and Habitat Conservation…While There’s Still Time
This presentation includes documentation and discussion of some of the most endangered species in North America, including Attwater’s prairie-chickens, grizzlies, and salmon.
Learn More About Joel:
National Geographic Photographer Profile
NGM: Countdown to Extinction (January 2009)
NGM: Ivory-billed Woodpecker (December 2006)
Listen to Radio Interview With Joel Sartore
Boyd Matson Interviews Joel for NG Weekend Radio Show
We are witnessing a mass extinction. An exotic fungus is delivering the fatal blow to many amphibians already hit by habitat loss, pollution, and climate change.
National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore explains how he got some of the shots in his new book, _Photographing Your Family_—and how you can do the same at home.
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