The Earthshot Prize

Five breakthrough ideas. Five solutions to repair our planet. These are the Winners of The Earthshot Prize 2024 – awarded not just for their past achievement, but for their future potential. We know their solutions will be transformative for our planet. Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative, Keep IT Cool | Deliver while still fresh, High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems #EarthshotCapeTown

Join us for week two of the #AfricaInnovates campaign, as we're highlighting the impactful work of CLAWS Botswana, Ujamaa, and Rethread Africa — leaders of social, environmental, and economic change across Africa. CLAWS Conservancy: fostering human-wildlife coexistence through education, sustainable practices, and habitat protection. Ujamaa: empowering pastoralist and hunter-gatherer communities in northern Tanzania to sustainably manage resources and improve livelihoods. Rethread Africa: Transforming agricultural waste into carbon-neutral materials, revolutionising sustainable fashion. Discover more about these groundbreaking solutions: https://lnkd.in/dDX-tXkz Photographed by: Andy Maano, Arnold Peter Mugasha, Edwin Ndeke. 

In 2024 we partnered with Blue Peter to launch The Earthshot competition, inviting children aged 5 – 15 to come up with an idea to help save the planet. It is critical that young people are engaged in protecting and repairing our planet, and with Blue Peter we were able to reach children across Britain and celebrate their ingenuity. Today our 5 winners are announced and celebrated on a special episode of Blue Peter. The winners – Annie, Marni, Mia, Llewyn and Ruby – presented their ideas to Prince William as well as at Speaker's House in the House of Commons in front of members of a cross-party Environmental Committee. Blue Peter received almost 2,000 entries from all over the UK, and we are excited to be empowering the innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders of tomorrow with the knowledge that they can make a different for the earth. You can watch the full episode now on BBC iPlayer.

The Earthshot Prize is deeply saddened to hear the news that His Highness Aga Khan IV has died. He was a passionate advocate for humanity and the planet, and as founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network he was instrumental to The Earthshot Prize and our mission. We send condolences to his family and the Ismaili community at this time.

We're pleased to announce that Keep Wales Tidy is launching a new innovation challenge for schools inspired by The Earthshot Prize. Climate Challenge Cymru 2025 is an opportunity for primary and secondary schools across Wales to showcase their creativity and passion for the planet. Students will submit a short video with ideas to tackle one of our five Earthshots, with the best ideas will taking centre stage at an awards ceremony in Cardiff this June. This programme will build the skills of young people while building awareness of the challenges the earth is facing. How else would you like to see schools take action for our planet? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dZtsuKdC

This week we're shining a spotlight on three African solutions redefining sustainability and innovation. We partnered with local photographers and production companies, Crtve Development and Bad Mama Jama Films, to tell their incredible stories. Mobility for Africa: empowering women with green mobility solutions, enabling local deliveries and economic independence. Africa Collect Textiles: transforming textile waste into value, blending sustainability with Africa’s rich craftsmanship. Bekia inc: driving sustainability in Egypt and beyond through an app that incentivises recycling with financial rewards. #AfricaInnovates, discover the full campaign: https://lnkd.in/dDX-tXkz Photography by: Talent Gwete, Maganga Mwagogo and Rehab Eldalil.

Brighten your week with some planet-friendly good news in our Optimism Roundup. We're constantly inspired by the incredible solutions nominated for The Earthshot Prize. With thousands of these innovators now in our portfolio, we’re here to spotlight them all!  Discover uplifting stories of people making a difference around the world, featuring Finalist d.light; Winner, Kheyti; and nominees Protix, Fundacion Omacha and Seawater Solutions : https://lnkd.in/eAtvwnnX

Investing in nature. NatureMetrics, 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalist, are a for-profit company, using eDNA technology to help organisations like the WEF, RSPB, and corporates such as Tesco, Nestle, and EDF monitor and report on their environmental impact. By transforming the complexities of nature into simple insights, NatureMetrics enables businesses to understand the full diversity of life across their sites, along with the risks and dependencies tied to this. With advanced eDNA, data analytics, and AI, NatureMetrics addresses businesses’ increasing concerns about nature-related risks. Their rapid growth means they now serve 600 clients across 110 countries and were recently bolstered by $25m in growth capital, supported by The Earthshot Prize’s investment matchmaking platform Launchpad. Discover their full story: https://bit.ly/4aB7h22

Today, we had the opportunity to experience the groundbreaking work of NatureMetrics firsthand. Their innovative eDNA technology is transforming how organisations make informed, environmentally responsible decisions. With a recent $25M funding boost and ambitious plans for the future, the team is ready to scale their impact to new heights. We’re excited to see how they continue to grow their impact around the world. Learn more about today's visit: https://bit.ly/4aFc56x

Inspired by the climate creativity we saw across Africa, The Earthshot Prize has partnered with local artists to spotlight solutions helping people and the planet. Beyond our Finalists and Winners, we are excited to showcase solutions from our wider portfolio, shining a light on the groundbreaking work happening across the African continent. We partnered with local African production teams at Crtve Development and bad mama jama films who found the best local talent to photograph and film these solutions on the ground. The result are a series of films and photography that will inspire audience worldwide. Discover the solutions ready to scale across Africa: https://lnkd.in/gCSpB9xv