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Global Impact

Since becoming Earthshot Prize Finalists, our first four cohorts have contributed to transformative impact around the world. As of March 2025:
9.0M

9 million tonnes of water has been saved, reused or recycled so far.

4.8M

4.8 million tonnes of CO2e has been avoided or captured.

1.1M

1.1 million km2 of land and ocean has been protected or restored.

Repairing the planet and transforming lives

From breakthrough scientific discoveries to ecosystem restoration, our Earthshot Prize Finalists are proof that bold environmental solutions are happening at scale.

6.4MLives directly improved by our Finalist's solutions

300KKg of harmful Nitrogen Oxides and particulate matter avoided

250KTonnes of waste removed, upcycled or avoided

Finding and awarding the very best solutions

Since we launched, we’ve received over 5,000 nominations. And 2024 was our most diverse year yet, with large increases in nominations from the Global South and for solutions led by women or Indigenous communities.

5,000+Nominations in our first four years

2,429Nominations in 2024, 40% from Global South

£20Min Prize Grants provided to our first 20 winning solutions

Inspiring action and investment

At a time of rising environmental anxiety we inspire optimism, by telling the stories of the incredible solutions already taking action.

Introduced in 2024, our matchmaking platform, Launchpad, connects Earthshot innovators with funders and has already driven global product rollouts and major investments.

275Mviews of Earthshot Prize digital storytelling content in 2024

800partnerships made between Finalists and influential global organisations

250active funders on Launchpad helping to scale solutions

Find out more

For a deeper look at the impact of our Finalists, including case studies and deep-dives into strategic partnerships, download our 2024/25 Annual Report.

Read our 24/25 Annual Report

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