Mattias Klum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mattias Klum
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Klum in 2014
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| Born | 10 February 1968 |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation | Photographer and Filmmaker |
Mattias Klum (born February 10, 1968, in Uppsala, Sweden) is a well-known Swedish photographer and filmmaker. He works on projects about nature and different cultures. Mattias has been a full-time photographer since 1986. He also started making films and TV shows in 1994.
Mattias Klum shows us animals, plants, and beautiful natural places. He also explores various cultures through his articles, books, films, and exhibitions. His work helps people learn more about our planet.
His wildlife documentaries have been shown all over the world. His photos have appeared in famous magazines like National Geographic, Geo, and Stern. He has also been featured in the New York Times.
In 1997, National Geographic Magazine published Mattias Klum's photos for the first time. He was the first Swede to have his work on the cover! He was also one of their youngest contributors. Since then, he has created many articles and twelve cover stories for the magazine. Some of these include "Malaysia's Secret Realm" and "Asia's Last Lions."
Mattias Klum's photos have been shown in special exhibitions in many countries. These include the US, Sweden, Japan, and Great Britain. He has also published twelve books. Five of these are available in English, like Exploring the Rainforest and The Human Quest.
In 2007, Mattias helped start a publishing company called Tierra Grande Publishing. He also helped create the Terra Magna Foundation, which raises money for good causes. He worked on Expeditionsverige.se (Expedition Sweden). This was a five-year project about Sweden and the Baltic Sea. He has also worked with Prince Carl Philip of Sweden.
His book, The Human Quest: Prospering Within Planetary Boundaries, was written with scientist Johan Rockström. Former President Bill Clinton wrote the introduction for this book.
In 2013, Mattias Klum's latest book, "Världar av Liv," was published. That same year, he received an honorary doctorate degree from Stockholm University. He was also named an ambassador for WWF, the World Wildlife Fund.
Amazing Films and Documentaries
Mattias Klum has produced many documentary films. These films often show amazing parts of nature.
- Borneo's Rainforest: This film explores the rich rainforests of Borneo.
- The Brittle Thread: This documentary is also known as "Asia's Last Lions."
- Search for the Sea Eagle: A film about finding and studying sea eagles.
- The Linnaeus Expedition: This project was made with producer Folke Rydén.
- Funk for Life: Mattias worked on this music video project with musician Nils Landgren. It supports Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) in Kenya.
- The Testament of Tebaran: Another one of his documentary films.
- The Coral Eden: This film focuses on the beautiful world of coral reefs.
- The Contemplator: A film that makes you think deeply.
- Vamizi - Cradle of Coral: This documentary explores the coral around Vamizi.
Family Life
Mattias Klum has two sons with his former wife and colleague, Monika Klum. His grandmother was Stefan Anderson, and his aunt is Birgit Ridderstedt.
Awesome Awards and Honors
Mattias Klum has received many awards and grants for his important work.
- 2002: The Uppsala City Council gave him a gold medal. This was for his excellent work from his base in Uppsala.
- 2003: The King of Sweden gave Mattias a special medal. It was for his important contributions as a wildlife photographer.
- 2006: He became a Fellow of The Linnean Society of London.
- 2007: The Uppsala County Administration named him Citizen of the Year in Uppland.
- 2008: The World Economic Forum chose him as a Young Global Leader.
- 2010: He became a Fellow of the National Geographic Society.
- 2011: He was named a Senior Fellow at Stockholm Resilience Centre.
- 2011: He became an IUCN Goodwill Ambassador.
- 2012: He received the Iwan Bolin Prize.
- 2012: He was given The Lidman Prize.
- 2012: He won The Comprehensibility Prize.
- 2013: He received an Honorary Doctorate in Natural Science from Stockholm University.
- 2013: He was named an ambassador for WWF, the World Wildlife Fund.
Mattias Klum is also a member of the Board of Trustees for WWF Sweden. He has been a guest lecturer at Uppsala University. He also teaches at the Stockholm Resilience Centre. In 2013, a magazine called Miljöaktuellt ranked him as one of Sweden's most powerful people working for the environment.
