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Mattias Klum, Photographer

Photo: Mattias Klum

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Considered a hero in his native Sweden, where he often hosts television specials, Klum regularly presents to the European Commission on environmental topics. He is known for his passion about nature and his unwavering commitment to getting the shot— such as living for 14 months in the tropical rain forest of Borneo.

Klum was recently selected to be a part-time guest lecturer at Uppsala University to teach biodiversity and sustainable development.

Though biodiversity issues are his mainstay, Klum also shoots human-interest topics. With the permission of the Dalai Lama, Klum journeyed to the northern Himalayan region of Ladakh to report on a 17th-Century Buddhist monastery that has been closed to outsiders for over a hundred years. He also recently published a book about the unique relationships seven people have with their horses, from a mounted police officer in New York City to a young girl living in the ghettos of Ireland.

One of our most dynamic presenters, Klum is known for his ability to connect with a broad range of audiences—from scholars and government leaders, to students and families. Fully believing that we can make a difference, Klum peppers his scientific observations with a generous dose of humor and entertaining anecdotes to inspire empathy and action, rather than despair over the state of the environment.

Presentation Topics
Whatever It Takes
With ambition, modesty, respect, and immaculate preparation, Klum navigates the tangled webs of government politics, environmental hardship, and funding to get the story.

Growth Strategies: It's a Jungle Out There
Owing part of his success to time spent without his camera, Klum meets with corporate audiences worldwide to share universal strategies for developing talent and strengthening the core of an organization from interns to CEOs.

The Biodiversity Crisis
The natural world as we know it is dying. Klum reports from the front lines of the battle, with powerful images designed to stir emotions and spark activism.

Horse People
For as long as we can remember, horses have been humanity's partner and friend. This presentation explores cultural traditions, spiritual connections, and the bond that develops between creatures when we make ourselves vulnerable.

Ladakh
Journey inside a sacred Buddhist monastery located on an ancient trade route that once linked Ladakh and Tibet. Now in forced isolation, the monastery is a stronghold for peace and prayer.


"Mattias is born to be on stage! He knows how to communicate without leaving anyone untouched. I can heartily recommend Mattias Klum!"

– Jens Welin, CEO Nordic, Starcom

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Photograph by Lars-Magnus Ejdeholm

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