We couldn’t be more proud to introduce The Earthshot Prize 2025 Finalists.
The Earthshot Prize 2025 Finalists Announced
The Earthshot Prize, founded by HRH Prince William in 2020, is the world’s most prestigious and impactful environmental award. Our mission is simple: Urgency + Optimism = Action. Each year, we identify, celebrate and back groundbreaking climate leaders across five Earthshots: Clean Our Air, Fix Our Climate, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Protect and Restore Nature – awarding £1M to five Winners and connecting all 15 Finalists to a global network of funders, businesses, and communities.
Introduction by Jason Knauf CEO Earthshot Prize & Rachel Moriarty Executive Director of the Prize
From a breakthrough microplastics filter and the world’s first up-cycled skyscraper to the boldest reforestation and ocean protection initiatives ever, this year’s Finalists are extraordinary examples of climate leadership.
The 2025 Earthshot Prize Finals in Rio de Janeiro shine as a radiant beacon of global unity and hope. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Brazil’s cultural heart, this historic gathering brings together visionaries, innovators, and changemakers from every corner of the planet, all united by one purpose — to repair and regenerate our world. Founded by Prince William, the Earthshot Prize embodies “urgent optimism,” celebrating bold solutions that are not only transforming industries but also restoring balance to nature, our oceans, and the climate we all share. Each finalist represents the courage to believe that human creativity can triumph over environmental despair.
As the fifth annual awards unfold beneath the Rio skyline, the spirit of the Amazon and the energy of its people echo the prize’s most powerful message — that the decade of action is now. With the halfway mark to 2030 upon us, this milestone event is more than a celebration; it is a rallying cry for every nation, every leader, and every individual to act with purpose. The Earthshot Prize reminds the world that the future is still ours to shape — a future built on innovation, compassion, and the unwavering belief that together, we can heal our planet.
