HOPE
Published on 18. November 2025
Book
Hardback
276 pages
978-2-490952-54-0 (ISBN)
Description
"HOPE is a manifesto of human interrelationship with Nature and gives a gentle and optimistic perspective on the environmental issues."-Caterina De Biasio, Vogue
A MESSAGE OF HOPE FROM RENOWNED CONSERVATION PHOTOGRAPHER CRISTINA MITTERMEIER, WITH A FOREWORD BY ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST AND ACTOR ROBERT REDFORD.
From ocean shores and Arctic glaciers to some of the most remote indigenous communities in the world, HOPE explores humanity's relationship with the planet and possibilities for a mindful, sustainable future.
This artistic manifesto is a celebration of the beauty of our planet's biodiversity and a tribute to indigenous wisdom and stewardship, weaving photographer and marine biologist Cristina Mittermeier's personal narrative with meaningful visual stories from a journey spanning over 130 countries, across every continent. Through her lens, Mittermeier explores the complex relationships that tie us to the natural world and to each other. Her images reflect a commitment to environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and social equity.
With its radiant photography and candid prose, HOPE explores the beauty of an interconnected world: the majesty of a whale surfacing to catch its breath, the wise power of Madagascar's baobabs, and the extraordinary resilience of people like the Kayapo fighting to save the Amazon rainforest.
This impressive, bilingual English-French volume is divided into six sections-Indigenous Wisdom, Oceans of Hope, Icy Realms, The After Life, Heirs to the Earth, Interconnected-and features a foreword by legendary American actor and environmental activist Robert Redford. Part of the proceeds of this book will directly benefit the people, communities and projects featured in its pages.
A MESSAGE OF HOPE FROM RENOWNED CONSERVATION PHOTOGRAPHER CRISTINA MITTERMEIER, WITH A FOREWORD BY ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST AND ACTOR ROBERT REDFORD.
From ocean shores and Arctic glaciers to some of the most remote indigenous communities in the world, HOPE explores humanity's relationship with the planet and possibilities for a mindful, sustainable future.
This artistic manifesto is a celebration of the beauty of our planet's biodiversity and a tribute to indigenous wisdom and stewardship, weaving photographer and marine biologist Cristina Mittermeier's personal narrative with meaningful visual stories from a journey spanning over 130 countries, across every continent. Through her lens, Mittermeier explores the complex relationships that tie us to the natural world and to each other. Her images reflect a commitment to environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and social equity.
With its radiant photography and candid prose, HOPE explores the beauty of an interconnected world: the majesty of a whale surfacing to catch its breath, the wise power of Madagascar's baobabs, and the extraordinary resilience of people like the Kayapo fighting to save the Amazon rainforest.
This impressive, bilingual English-French volume is divided into six sections-Indigenous Wisdom, Oceans of Hope, Icy Realms, The After Life, Heirs to the Earth, Interconnected-and features a foreword by legendary American actor and environmental activist Robert Redford. Part of the proceeds of this book will directly benefit the people, communities and projects featured in its pages.
Reviews / Votes
"HOPE is a manifesto of human interrelationship with Nature and gives agentle and optimistic perspective on the environmental issues." -Caterina De Biasio, Vogue
"Mitty has traveled the globe with a camera and a mission-to document our planet in all its beauty and fragility. Her new book, Hope, is a deep dive into a lifetime of visual storytelling from every corner of the Earth.
This is a stunning rumination on the beauty of nature as we find ourselves on the edge of climate change. In the quiet moments of nature's resilience, Mitty's images show us what's at stake-and what can still be saved." -Katie Couric
"Over the past three decades, [Cristina Mittermeier] has reshaped the idea of what nature photography can be; an act of advocacy, a bridge between science and emotion, and a call to protect not just ecosystems but the communities that sustain them. [...] Her most recent book, HOPE weaves her personal narrative with visual stories from over 130 countries." -Karina Acharya, Conde Nast Traveller
"[...] I reflect on the undercurrent of hope that flowed through our fatalistic conversations about the planet and the human place on it. It occurs to me that the edge, for Mittermeier, is not some faraway place, but the hope that remains despite the undeniable ruin flooding our newsfeeds." -Hugh Francis Anderson, Sidetracked
"Published by Hemeria, HOPE is organized into six chapters that highlight the myriad ways humanity and nature are fundamentally intertwined. [...] Throughout, Mittermeier's bold photographs of wildlife, remarkable landscapes, tribal rituals, and family bonds serve as reminders of incredible beauty, resilience, and determination." -Kate Mothes, Colossal
"Hope does not need to be merely a passive wish, it can be an active
force to propel us forward, fueling our determination to defy the odds
and carve our own destiny. It's the flicker of possibility that dances
in our hearts, reminding us that even when facing challenging
circumstances, there exists the potential for inspiration and renewal. I
am honored to join Cristina as she shares her remarkable and important
work with the world." -Robert Redford, extract from the foreword
More details
Edition
Bilingual edition
Language
English
Place of publication
France
Edition type
Bilingual edition
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
Colored and B&W photos
Dimensions
Height: 314 mm
Width: 245 mm
ISBN-13
978-2-490952-54-0 (9782490952540)
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Persons
Cristina "Mitty" Mittermeier is a renowned photographic artist whose work sits at the confluence of beauty, advocacy, and storytelling. A co-founder of the International League of Conservation Photographers and SeaLegacy, Mittermeier has dedicated her entire professional life to advocating for the preservation of biodiversity and documenting the lives of indigenous people fighting to preserve their cultures. With a background in marine biology and over three decades behind the lens, she has elevated conservation photography to the realm of fine art. Her photographs have been featured in hundreds of publications and exhibited in museums, galleries, and fairs across five continents, and her artistry has earned her numerous international accolades.
Born in Mexico, Mittermeier travels around the world on conservation photography missions and is based in British Columbia along with her partner Paul Nicklen.
Robert Redford was a legendary American actor known for classics such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Out of Africa, as well as more recent Marvel blockbusters. A Hollywood icon both on screen and off, he a producer, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival. Redford was also a lover of the great outdoors and a champion for nature conservation and biodiversity campaigns. His thoughtful, passionate contribution to HOPE and support of Cristina Mittermeier and the SeaLegacy foundation are a testament to his lifelong dedication to environmental activism.
Born in Mexico, Mittermeier travels around the world on conservation photography missions and is based in British Columbia along with her partner Paul Nicklen.
Robert Redford was a legendary American actor known for classics such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Out of Africa, as well as more recent Marvel blockbusters. A Hollywood icon both on screen and off, he a producer, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival. Redford was also a lover of the great outdoors and a champion for nature conservation and biodiversity campaigns. His thoughtful, passionate contribution to HOPE and support of Cristina Mittermeier and the SeaLegacy foundation are a testament to his lifelong dedication to environmental activism.
Content
Foreword by Robert Redford
Indigenous Wisdom
Ocean of Hope
Icy Realms
The After Life
Heirs to the Earth
Interconnected
Indigenous Wisdom
Ocean of Hope
Icy Realms
The After Life
Heirs to the Earth
Interconnected