Klaus Thymann | |
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Born | 1974 |
Nationality | Danish |
Education | Bachelor of Science |
Alma mater | The Open University |
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Years active | 1997 - present |
Organization | Project Pressure |
Awards | Sony World Photography Awards Danish Music Awards |
Website | www |
Klaus Thymann (born 1974)[1] is a Danish explorer, scientist, fellow at The Explorers Club, fellow at the Royal Geographical Society, photographer, filmmaker and creator.[2][3] He has developed an original viewpoint utilising a cross-disciplinary skillset that combines journalism, image making, mapping, documentary and exploration with a focus on contemporary issues and the climate emergency.[4] Thymann has been featured by BBC, National Geographic, The Guardian, New Scientist and many other distinguished media outlets.[5] He was awarded with the Sony World Photography Award in 2013 and was the youngest winner of the Scandinavian Kodak Gold Award in 1996.[6][3] He is on the Expert Roster at UNESCO – UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.[1]