Overview
- The fifth Earthshot Prize named five winners — re.green (Brazil), Bogotá, the UN High Seas Treaty, Lagos Fashion Week, and Friendship (Bangladesh) — each receiving about £1 million to expand their impact.
- William announced a Royal Foundation partnership with the Coordination of Indigenous Organisations of the Brazilian Amazon and The Podaali Fund to back a five‑year, Indigenous‑led program protecting the rainforest.
- In a United for Wildlife address, he urged action against environmental crime and said ranger insurance efforts are being extended to Indigenous defenders.
- The awards at Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow featured a green carpet and performances by Kylie Minogue, Shawn Mendes, Anitta and others, alongside a public Earthshot drone show over Ipanema Beach.
- Buckingham Palace highlighted the trip on official channels as William prepared to travel to Belém for COP30 to represent King Charles and the United Kingdom.