This is Mattias Klum
Artist, NatGeo Explorer, photographer and filmmaker. Professional speaker. Environmentalist.
Dr. Mattias Klum, eminent artist, photographer, filmmaker, and conservationist, uses his evocative storytelling and visual artistry to connect humanity with nature. A National Geographic Photographer and Explorer since 1991, he has shaped 13 cover stories for the iconic magazine, directed 12 documentaries, and published 17 books co-authored with admired scientists such as Johan Rockström and Jane Goodall. He has been honored with numerous awards, including Sweden’s royal medal, an honorary doctorate, and a Young Global Leader nomination.
"Thoughtfulness begins with seeing. My job as a photographer and artist is to make that seeing easier"
Latest
Mattias Klum is the guest in a new episode of the acclaimed Swedish podcast Värvet, hosted by Kristoffer Triumf.
Mattias Klum is featured in the August 2026 issue of Prestige Singapore as part of “The Edge of the Wild,” a feature exploring a new generation of adventure travel built around expertise, deeper encounters and a stronger connection to place.
The planet is not a backdrop. It is active. And we are part of it.
