Earthshot Prize Crowns Five Environmental Winners in Rio, With Brazil’s Re.green Among Laureates

Overview

• Brazilian startup re.green won the Protect and Restore Nature category for large-scale rainforest restoration using AI, drones and native-species genetics.
• The other winners were the High Seas protection effort for oceans, Lagos Fashion Week for cutting waste, Bangladesh’s Friendship for climate resilience and the city of Bogotá for cleaner air.
• Prince William led the invitation-only ceremony and delivered an optimistic call to action, praising Brazil’s environmental leadership and spotlighting youth engagement.
• High-profile guests included UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Brazil’s environment minister Marina Silva, with performances by Shawn Mendes, Anitta, Gilberto Gil, Seu Jorge and Kylie Minogue.
• The nationally broadcast event awarded five £1 million prizes and continues Earthshot’s 10-year scale-up program for finalists as William heads next to Belém for COP30.