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Hugo Clément

Hugo Clément is a French journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker known for investigative reporting and environmental advocacy.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Hugo Clément is a French journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker known for investigative reporting and environmental advocacy. He has presented and produced television documentaries for France Télévisions, including the long-running environmental program *Sur le front*. He founded the independent environmental journalism platform Vakita in 2023.

Early life and education

Hugo Clément was born on 7 October 1989 in Strasbourg, France. He began his journalism career in local and national media before moving into television reporting.

Television journalism

Clément worked for France 2 and later became associated with *Le Petit Journal* and *Quotidien*. He became widely known for reporting on public-interest and environmental topics.

Environmental journalism

Since 2019, Clément has focused heavily on ecological reporting through France Télévisions. His work on *Sur le front* helped establish him as a prominent French environmental journalist.

Vakita and other projects

In 2023, Clément founded Vakita, an independent environmental journalism platform. He has also been credited with documentaries and media projects including *Bardot* and *En bonne compagnie: le magazine des animaux*.

Key facts

  • Born in Strasbourg in 1989, Hugo Clément is a French journalist and documentary filmmaker.
  • He first gained wider recognition through television journalism and work on programs such as *Le Petit Journal* and *Quotidien*.
  • Since 2019, he has produced and presented documentaries for France Télévisions focused on ecological and social issues.
  • He founded Vakita in 2023, an independent platform dedicated to environmental journalism.
  • He is also known for animal-rights and biodiversity advocacy.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hugo Clément?
Hugo Clément is a French journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker known for environmental and investigative reporting.
When was Hugo Clément born?
He was born on 7 October 1989.
Where was Hugo Clément born?
He was born in Strasbourg, France.
What is Hugo Clément best known for?
He is best known for environmental journalism and for presenting *Sur le front* on France Télévisions.
What is Vakita?
Vakita is an independent environmental journalism platform founded by Hugo Clément in 2023.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipediA.org/wiki/Hugo_Cl%C3%A9ment
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, career overview, television work, and Vakita founding.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8474223/
    Supports: Credits for Sur le front, Bardot, En bonne compagnie, and 100 % logique.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8474223/bio/
    Supports: Biography and notable titles associated with Hugo Clément.
  4. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23926364
    Supports: Identity, nationality, birth date, birthplace, and occupation.