Changemaker Series: Mattias Klum - The Planet in Our Hands

Mattias Klum was born in Uppsala, Sweden in 1968. He has worked full-time as a photographer since 1986, and as a cinematographer and director on numerous film and television projects since 1994.

Mattias is internationally recognized for describing and portraying animals, plants, and natural and cultural settings in the form of articles, books, films, lectures and exhibitions. His artistic photographic language has rendered him success not only in the world of documentaries but also in the art scene.

Mattias has undertaken numerous major expeditions to Borneo, Malaysia, India, Nigeria, Brazil, Costa Rica, Guyana, Thailand, South Africa, China, Iceland, Galapagos, Ecuador, Botswana, Panama, Mongolia, Peru, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Hawaii and Antarctica, among other locations.

Awards include Medal of the 8th Grade from the King of Sweden, Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum and Goodwill Ambassador for IUCN. Mattias is a member of the Board of Trustees of WWF Sweden and a Fellow of National Geographic Society, Stockholm Resilience Centre, and The Linnean Society of London.

Passport to Adventure:
Come early and grab a Passport to Adventure in the Hult Lobby before every Changemaker Speaker Series show. Don’t miss the chance to meet community partners, learn about their amazing work, and receive a stamp in your passport! Doors open at 6 am.