Nacho Dean
Naturalist, professional explorer and popularizer
The first and only person in history to have walked around the world and swum across the 5 continents for environmental defense. Protagonist of hundreds of reports and
interviews in national and international media, he has given more than 150 conferences at international congresses, companies, and universities sharing the experiences and lessons learned throughout his expeditions.
interviews in national and international media, he has given more than 150 conferences at international congresses, companies, and universities sharing the experiences and lessons learned throughout his expeditions.
Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and recognitions:
- Finalist of the 2014 Discovery Awards
- Nomination for the Princess of Asturias Awards in the Concord category in 2015.
- Medal of the City of Malaga in 2016
- Talentia Award for Culture and Sports in 2019
- Adventurer of the Year 2020 by the Spain Heading South Foundation
- 2021 Top Global Humanitas Award in the Social Impact category
- ELLE Eco Awards 2023 for Environmental Activism
- Cambio 16 Award in the Environment category 2023.
Currently, he has just completed his latest challenge: The Blue Spain, the first oceanographic campaign sailing around Spain with the institutional support of the Ministry of Ecological Transition and the University of Cadiz.