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An adventurer, photographer, and environment activist, Sebastian Copeland has been described as “a rare combination of accomplished fine artist, intrepid explorer and passionate spokesperson concerning climate change.” Copeland has led two expeditions to Antarctica, and most recently traveled to the North Pole in the spring of 2009. He has also released two books featuring stunning images of the arctic landscape, and his photography work has won many awards.

Copeland has addressed audiences at the UN, The World Affairs Council, the General Assembly on climate in New Orleans in front of President Gorbachev, the George Eastman House, and the Google and Apple headquarters, among others. He currently serves on the board of President Gorbachev's Global Green USA with other activists such as Edward Norton and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Copeland is also a talented celebrity photographer, capturing such personalities as Elijah Wood, Sandra Bullock, Salma Hayek, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Phil Collins, Kate Bosworth, and Orlando Bloom (who is also his cousin) among others.