Steve Backshall
Sustainability
Asia
Climate Change

Steve Backshall

Inspire environmental leadership with Steve Backshall, speaker and wildlife conservation expert. Steve works with organisations to drive sustainability initiatives and adventure-based team building, delivering BAFTA Award-winning expertise from BBC's Blue Planet Live and Deadly 60.

Steve Backshall
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Wildlife expert and television presenter
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Host of Deadly 60 and Blue Planet Live
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Author of wildlife books
Steve Backshall is a renowned wildlife expert, television presenter, and after-dinner speaker. He is best known for his work on Blue Planet Live, Deadly 60, and Springwatch, and is passionate about animals and the environment, making him a fitting choice for discussions on sustainability and adventure. Backshall's connection to nature began in his childhood, and his extensive travels, including a gap year in Asia, India, and Africa, deepened his understanding of wildlife. He studied English and Theatre Studies at the University of Exeter and later earned a degree in biology from the Open University. In Japan, he achieved a black belt in judo and a brown belt in karate. Backshall started his career with Rough Guides, writing about Indonesia and Southeast Asia, before moving into television with self-filmed explorations of the Colombian jungles. He became Adventurer in Residence for the National Geographic Channel and has held various roles with the BBC, including co-presenting Springwatch Trackers and narrating Nature's Microworlds. He co-presented Big Blue Live and hosted Steve Backshall's Extreme Mountain Challenge, and in 2019, he co-presented Blue Planet Live. Alongside his media work, he has written both fiction and non-fiction books on wildlife. As a BAFTA Award-winning presenter, he shares his experiences at corporate events, ensuring a memorable occasion. For booking inquiries, please contact PepTalk.

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