19 April 2026 · 3 min read
Speaker of the day: Yann Arthus-Bertrand — Philosophy and Foresight
Every day we spotlight one voice from the UnoMe network. Today: Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Philosophy and Foresight — one of the keynote speakers we recommend for corporate events and conferences in Ajman, Jeddah and across the GCC.
Who is Yann Arthus-Bertrand?
Born in 1946, Yann Arthus-Bertrand has always been passionate about the animal world and natural spaces. Very quickly, he used a camera to record his observations in addition to writing.
In 1992, Yann launched the photographic project on the state of the world and its inhabitants: Earth from Above.
Extending his commitment to the environmental cause, Yann then created the GoodPlanet Foundation. Since 2005, this organization, recognized as being of public utility, aims to place ecology and humanism at the heart of consciences and to inspire a desire to act concretely for the earth and its inhabitants. In May 2017, he opened with his foundation the first place dedicated to ecology and humanism in Paris, Le Domaine de Longchamp located in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne. The Domaine freely offers an experimental space made of committed works, encounters, and sharing, to experience a generous ecology.
It is this commitment that led to his appointment in 2009 as a "Goodwill Ambassador" for the United Nations Environment Programme.
He then began directing several documentaries on environment and humanism:
- Home in 2009
- Planet Ocean co-directed with Michael Pitiot in 2011
- Thirst for the World in 2012
- Human and Terra in 2015
Yann Arthus-Bertrand embarked on a new challenge by co-directing with Anastasia Mikova Woman, which was released on March 4, 2020. This film, entirely dedicated to women worldwide, involved over 3 years of filming, 60 countries visited, and thousands of interviews. He is currently working on two new projects: France, a love story and Legacy.Languages spoken by the speaker:
- English
- French
Yann Arthus-Bertrand gives lectures in French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud, Neuchâtel...).With Unome and Yann Arthus-Bertrand, you will be struck by a profound and inspiring speech about the balance of nature, the preservation of the planet, and the place of humankind at the heart of ecosystems.
- Our fragile Earth in wide-angle
- The courage of sustainable development
- Lions
- Earth from Above
- 365 days to reflect on our Earth
- Human
Topics on stage
- Philosophy and Foresight
Who is this keynote for?
A talk by Yann Arthus-Bertrand fits annual kick-offs, leadership days, industry conferences and talent programmes. The format usually runs 45 to 60 minutes, with an optional Q&A or a closed-door executive workshop.
Booking in the UAE and the Gulf
UnoMe, the Swiss Speakers' Bureau in Dubai, handles everything: selection, negotiation, travel and preparation with your team. Contact us to check Yann Arthus-Bertrand's availability for your date.