Profile – photojournalist, writer and filmmaker, Rod often reports in Asia, drawing attention to critical environmental and human-rights issues. From deforestation in Borneo, to protests by Cambodian fisherfolk. His stories and investigations have appeared in books, documentaries and hundreds of media and academic titles.
Long engaged in climate change, forest, Indigenous rights and biodiversity issues, he has a record of working with non-profit, academic and media organisations and has a Masters degree in Environment and Development. He led the Environment and Climate Change Programmes at Panos London, was founder of the Climate Change Media Partnership, and editor of seven magazines and academic journals.
His 2014 documentary, ‘Defenders of the Spirit Forest’ explores efforts by Cambodian people to defend the last forests in the country. It premiered at Glasgow’s Document international Human Rights film festival.
Agencies representing his photography, ZumaPress and Polaris Images, carry his news and feature stories. He shares his expertise through freelance and consultancy work.
You can keep up with his work by checking this website for updates, and on social media and at the Photo Agencies that represent my work:
Socials
Instagram: @RodHarbinson
Facebook: @RodHarbinsonPhoto
Agencies
ZumaPress
Polaris Images
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