Overview

• The 2025 Earthshot Prize awards ceremony will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in November, alongside the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference.
• This marks the first time the Earthshot Prize will be held in South America, highlighting Brazil's biodiversity and environmental innovation.
• Prince William, who founded the Prize in 2020, is expected to attend, though his specific role at COP30 remains unconfirmed.
• The event will feature a star-studded lineup, including ambassadors like David Beckham, Cate Blanchett, and Robert Irwin, to amplify its global visibility.
• Since its inception, the Earthshot Prize has supported over 60 innovators, awarding £1 million annually to five winners to scale impactful environmental solutions.