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More information about Dr. Matthias Hammer, Biosphere Expeditions' founder and executive director.
Biosphere Expeditions was founded in 1999 by Dr. Matthias Hammer. Born in Germany, he went to school there, before joining the Army at 18, and serving for several years amongst other units with the German Parachute Regiment. After active service he came to the UK and was educated at St Andrews, Oxford and Cambridge. During his time at university he either organised or was involved in the running of several expeditions, some of which were conservation expeditions (for example to the Brazil Amazon and Madagascar), whilst others were mountaineering/climbing expeditions (for example to the Russian Caucasus, the Alps or the Rocky Mountains). With Biosphere Expeditions he has led teams all over the globe. He is a qualified wilderness medical officer, ski instructor, mountain leader, divemaster and survival skills instructor. Once a rower on the international circuit, he is now an amateur marathon runner and Ironman triathlete.
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Dr. Matthias Hammer about how Biosphere Expeditions came about.
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In English:
Interview on L.A.'s "Econews" with information on Biosphere Expeditions' philosophy and background.
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In German:
VOX TV on Biosphere Expeditions' wolf, lynx & bear project in Slovakia
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Dr. Matthias Hammer explaining the idea & philosophy behind Biosphere Expeditions during a talkshow on German SWR TV.
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Profile of Dr. Matthias Hammer. Filmed during the Namibia cheetah expedition with information about Biosphere Expeditions, its philosophy and successes in Namibia.
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In English: Interview with Nancy Pearlman of Environmental Directions Radio Series in the USA, the longest running international environmental radio series of its kind, talking about Biosphere Expeditions and its projects worldwide.
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In English: Interview with Siobhan Leyden of Dubai Eye's Green Team about Biosphere Expeditions and its expeditions, especially those in the Middle East.
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In English: Classic interview with Australia's ABC radio presenter Richard Stubbs, talking about Biosphere Expeditions and the new Melbourne office.
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In English: Interview for the Afternoon Show with Geraldine Mellet on ABC Perth talking about Biosphere Expeditions and the new Melbourne office.
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In English: Interview with Carole Whitelock on ABC Adelaide talking about Biosphere Expeditions and the new Melbourne office.
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In English: Interview with Tim Webster on 2UE Sydney talking about Biosphere Expeditions and the new Melbourne office.
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In English: Interview feature on Biosphere Expeditions, concentrating mainly on Namibia expedition.
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In German: Interview with Christian Froelicher of the German language programme of SBS Australia.
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In German: Follow-up interview with Christian Froelicher of the German language programme of SBS Australia.
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Future 50
Dr. Matthias Hammer is named in the Future 50 class of "ones to watch".
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Dr. Matthias Hammer answering frequently asked questions about Biosphere Expeditions and its work.
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What is Biosphere Expeditions?
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How did Biosphere Expeditions start?
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Will I be safe?
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What type of person comes on expedition?
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How hard will it be and what attitude does a person need to come with?
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Do I really not need any experience? |
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How likely are you to see animals? |
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Can't locals do the work instead? How do they benefit?
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What's the accommodation and level of comfort like?
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What difference does the work of the volunteers make?
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What does a typical day look like? |
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How can you tell a good project from a bad one?
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