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2025 Earthshot Prize to Be Held in Brazil, Aligning with COP30 Climate Summit

Prince William announces Rio de Janeiro as the host city for the fifth annual Earthshot Prize, marking the initiative's halfway point and celebrating Brazil's biodiversity and innovation.

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales visits Aberdeen to mark the official launch of Invisible Cities, which has been supported by the Homewards Fund to introduce its walking tours to the city, in Aberdeen, Britain, March 27, 2025. Jane Barlow/Pool via REUTERS
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Overview

  • The 2025 Earthshot Prize ceremony will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in November, coinciding with the COP30 climate summit.
  • Prince William highlighted Brazil's rich biodiversity and environmental innovation as key reasons for selecting the location.
  • The Earthshot Prize awards £1 million to each of five winners annually to scale up innovative environmental solutions.
  • Since its inception, the Earthshot Prize has identified over 5,300 environmental innovations from 141 countries and awarded over $25 million in prizes.
  • This marks the fifth continent to host the event, following previous ceremonies in London, Boston, Singapore, and Cape Town.