Activism

Johan Ernst Nilson is a renowned explorer and environmental activist focused on climate change and sustainability. Through his expeditions, including the North and South Poles and the Seven Summits, he highlights the urgent need for conservation.

His adventures are not just personal achievements but platforms for global advocacy, inspiring individuals to take action against environmental degradation. Johan’s relentless pursuit of eco-friendly initiatives and his commitment to educating the public about the planet’s fragile ecosystems have made him a pivotal figure in the fight against climate change.

His work motivates people worldwide to embrace sustainable living practices.

Philanthropy

Johan collaborates with some of the most impactful organisations in the world.

He is also an ambassador, board member or advisor to many of them.

  • Re:wild
  • amfAR
  • WildAid
  • Fondation Princesse Charlene de Monaco
  • Snow Leopard Foundation
  • Andrea Bocelli Foundation
  • The Non-Violence Project
  • The Explorers Club
  • Tourism Board of Nepal
  • Everest Summiters Association
  • Mentor International
  • Action Innocence
  • Caudwell Children
  • UNICEF
  • Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
  • The White Feather Foundation

Awards and RECOGNITIONS

Lifetime Achievement Award

the Green Tech Festival

the Green Tech Festival

2023

Bambi Award – 2018

Hubert Burda Media

2018

International Ambassador Award Nepal

ISSUED BY NEPAL PRIME MINISTER AND TOURIST BOARD

2018

Guinness World Record

The Guinness World Records

2015

The Gala Special Prize Aware – Lifetime Achievement Award

The Gala SPA Award

2014

Honorary Ambassador for Nepal 

the Nepal Tourist Board

2011

Sponsorship Project of the Year

By Sport Business 

2010

The Church Medal

the Swedish Church

1996

CANADA

Nunavut

ANTARCTICA

Mount Vinson

Papua New Guinea

West Papua

nepal

Mount Everest

tanzania

Serengeti

CANADA

Nunavut

ANTARCTICA

Mount Vinson

Papua New Guinea

West Papua

nepal

Mount Everest

tanzania

Serengeti