The Earthshot Prize, the world’s most prestigious environmental award, revealed the five winners for 2025 at a glamorous ceremony held at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Each winner, representing one of the five Earthshot categories, will receive £1 million to further develop or replicate their impactful work.
The event was hosted by the acclaimed Brazilian broadcaster Luciano Huck. The evening featured electrifying performances by Brazilian pop icon Anitta and international superstar Kylie Minogue, celebrating the innovators who are driving change for the planet.
"When I founded The Earthshot Prize in 2020, we had a ten-year goal; to make this the decade in which we transformed our world for the better. We set out to tackle environmental issues head on and make real, lasting changes that would protect life on Earth."
The mission is driven by exceptional optimism inspired by the innovators’ outstanding work. Their progress offers hope and proves that meaningful change is achievable. Their courage and vision for scaling solutions inspire us all to believe in a better future.
"Their stories are the inspiration that gives us courage. And there’s a great deal we can learn from their determination, their vision for scale, and their unyielding belief that we can create a better world."
The Earthshot Prize continues to champion bold environmental solutions that promise to safeguard life on Earth for generations to come.
Author’s summary: The Earthshot Prize 2025 winners received £1 million each at a gala honoring their innovative environmental solutions, reflecting a mission to transform the planet sustainably over a decade.