In April, the Frans Lanting Studio included three of Frans Lanting's images in the gala international Green Auction by Christie's auction house in New York City.

The auction, held on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, donated proceeds to conservation organizations, including Conservation International, Oceana and the Natural Resources Defense Council. Chosen images included "Water Lilies, Botswana 1989," "Tortoises at Dawn, Galapagos Islands 1984," and "Twilight of the Giants, Botswana 1989."