Photograph by Mattias Klum
Inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888
Photograph by Mattias Klum
Specializing in portraying and interpreting threatened environments, species, and cultures, Mattias Klum is one of the most important natural history photographers of our time and has been a filmmaker since 1994. His advocacy on behalf of biodiversity earned him a medal from the King of Sweden and designation as a 2008 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. In 2010 he was named Senior Fellow of the Stockholm Resilience Centre and National Geographic Fellow, in which role he supports National Geographic Mission Programs efforts on critical biodiversity and conservation issues. He was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for IUCN in 2011.
Klum has photographed multiple stories for National Geographic magazine, among other international publications. He regularly collaborates with globally recognized network organizations to raise public awareness and support for important environmental, sustainability, and humanitarian initiatives. He released two new films in 2011: The Testament of Tebaran, a Penan elder’s plea to end deforestation in Borneo; and The Coral Eden, which highlights the importance of biodiversity from one of the Earth’s last untouched coral reef havens. His forthcoming book, co-authored by renowned scientist and global sustainability expert Dr. Johan Rockström, will be published in the spring of 2012.
A powerful voice in conservation and one of National Geographic’s most highly acclaimed speakers, Klum delivers an inspiring and entertaining program with a resonant message, encouraging us to lighten our footprint on Earth and to consider the legacy we will leave to those who follow.
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The Big Picture
Take an awe-inspiring journey around the world, featuring unique perspectives on some of the Earth’s natural wonders and last wild places. Through Klum’s camera lens, audiences get an up-to-date report on the state of our planet while marveling at its beauty and diversity, captured in striking new photographs and high-definition video from Klum’s most recent expeditions. Through his trademark humor, passion, and optimism, Klum reaches audiences on an emotional level, combining astute observations with concrete solutions for sustainability, bridging the gap between what we know intellectually and how we feel and act.
Being There: On Expedition With National Geographic
In his signature presentation, Klum shares some of his most unforgettable experiences on expedition—such as photographing meerkats in the Kalahari Desert, kinkajous in Panama, Asiatic lions in India, and king cobras in Southeast Asia. He also tells of his commitment to the environment and cultures in peril, and about the power of images to inspire positive change.
Learn More About Mattias:
National Geographic Fellow Profile
Video: National Geographic Live Lecture
Video: National Geographic Live Interview
Audio: Interview on KJZZ Radio
Video: The Morning Show, Global News Toronto
Video: Trailer for The Coral Eden
Listen to Radio Interview With Mattias Klum
Boyd Matson Interviews Mattias Klum for NG Weekend Radio Show
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