Christian clauwers

BIO CHRISTIAN CLAUWERS

Christian Clauwers is a Belgian photographer, explorer, public speaker and author. His work covers the world's oceans and the polar regions whilst focusing on documenting the vulnerable relation and potential conflict between man and nature.

Clauwers’ journeys as an adventurer and explorer have taken him to the polar extremes of our planet: from 78° North to 78° South. He has already circled the globe twice and has explored over 114 countries across all 7 continents. He sailed the five oceans and explored their islands, including some of the most remote on the planet, witnessed by few.

After studying Political Science at the University of Antwerp and Global Management at the Antwerp Management School, Christian worked as a Communications Manager in the Flemish Parliament. Following this, he decided to fully dedicate his life to inspire audiences by capturing pristine nature threatened by climate change.

Clauwers scouts the least explored corners of the planet, places which are often hostile, dark, wild, and uninviting, in his quest to reveal their truth. He hopes the viewer’s response to these images is twofold: to appreciate the unparalleled beauty of the natural world and to become more conscious of its fragility. During his expeditions, Clauwers observes the relationship between man and nature from a number of perspectives. 

In 2019 and 2021, Clauwers attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25 & COP26) as an official Belgian delegate, which included presenting his work. Besides multiple publications in quality media, he collaborated with several governments, scientists, filmmakers and organisations such as NAUSICAÁ and OnlyOne (SeaLegacy). Christian uses a visual approach to effectively promote awareness of the threat of climate change. This reflects the essence of his love for the natural world, which he believes can mainly be saved by showcasing the beauty of it. 

Previous projects include entering the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a semi-circumnavigation of the Antarctic continent and sailing through the South Atlantic Ocean. In 2019, Clauwers joined the French Government’s scientific expedition to the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (“T.A.A.F.”) in the South Indian Ocean. In the Pacific region, Clauwers focussed on global warming, rising sea levels, salinisation of fresh water supplies and coastal erosion, and how vulnerable islands adapt to this problem. The former President of Kiribati Anote Tong wrote the preface of his publication related to this challenging project.

Blessed are the curious, for they will have adventures. Now, let me take you on my journey.