Prince William Earthshot Prize 2025 to be held in Brazil

The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental award that aims to inspire and reward individuals, organizations, and governments to take action on the most pressing environmental issues of our time. The Earthshot Prize is a unique initiative that seeks to address the most pressing environmental challenges facing our planet. It was founded by Prince William, the Prince of Wales, in 2020, with the goal of inspiring and rewarding individuals, organizations, and governments to take action on the most pressing environmental issues of our time. The Earthshot Prize is a global award that recognizes and rewards outstanding achievements in the field of environmental conservation and sustainability. It is open to individuals, organizations, and governments from around the world, and the winners will be selected based on their innovative and impactful work in addressing environmental challenges. The Earthshot Prize has already made a significant impact in the environmental community, with several high-profile winners announced in recent years. The prize has also sparked a global conversation about the need for urgent action on environmental issues, and has inspired a new generation of environmental leaders and activists.

Climate change

Deforestation

Plastic pollution

Biodiversity loss

Ocean health

Food waste

Air pollution

Water scarcity

Waste management

Soil health

Urban planning

Circular economy

Climate resilience

Nature-based solutions

The Shortlisting Process

The Earthshot Prize has a rigorous shortlisting process that involves a panel of experts and a public vote. The shortlisted projects are announced in October, and the winners are announced in November.

The People’s Earthshot: This category is open to anyone who wants to make a positive impact on the environment. The winner will receive a £1 million prize.

The Next Generation Earthshot: This category is open to young people aged 18-25 who want to make a positive impact on the environment.

The Amazon Rainforest: A Global Concern

The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, spanning across nine countries in South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. It is home to an estimated 10% of all known plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth.