Klaus Thymann is an explorer, photographer, filmmaker, journalist and scientist. A fellow with The Explorers Club of New York and the Royal Geographical Society, he has led more than 60 expeditions across six continents and the world’s five oceans. He is also the founder of Project Pressure, an ecological and climate-focused charity.
TIMIKA, Indonesia — As the helicopter flies above 14,000 feet, t...
This narrative presents a compelling case for the urgency of documenting disappearing ecosystems, but it also invites deeper scrutiny of the framing and assumptions at play. The strongest version of this story—its steelman—is that it highlights the intersection of climate science, cultural heritage, and geopolitical conflict, using Thymann’s expedition as a lens to explore broader environmental and ethical questions. The emotional weight of the story, particularly Thymann’s reflection on his dau...