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Africa Innovates: 15 stories of change told by local filmmakers

Africa Innovates

Inspired by the incredible innovation across Africa, we partnered with local creators Bad Mama Jama Films and Crtve Development to spotlight 15 transformative solutions and the people behind them.

 

A human story of climate creativity

Across Africa a wave of innovators is tackling the planet’s greatest challenges with bold solutions.

From bustling cities in South Africa and Kenya to the lush landscapes of Zambia and Botswana, these solutions go beyond repairing and restoring the planet—they are actively shaping its future.

This year, The Earthshot Prize set out to capture this spirit of transformation. Partnering with African production companies Crtve Development and Bad Mama Jama Films, we launched ‘Africa Innovates‘ – a campaign to highlight the work of 15 extraordinary African innovators.

 

Filmed and photographed by local creatives, their stories explore not just the solutions but the incredible people and communities behind them. From the innovators designing and implementing these ideas to the lives they transform, the stunning imagery highlights the profound impact of collaboration and community.

From Bekia in Cairo recycling tech waste to Ujamaa Community protecting indigenous land rights in Tanzania and the women of Solar Sister distributing clean energy products across Nigeria —the 15 stories span nine countries and embody the ingenuity needed to tackle our biggest challenges.

Delve into their incredible stories now through powerful photos and engaging films that bring to life how these innovators are fuelling real change across Africa, and beyond.

 

By Africa, for Africa, to the world

Every year, The Earthshot Prize embarks on a global journey to shine a light on innovators around the world who are making a tangible impact in repairing and restoring our planet.

Through this annual journey, we celebrate 15 new Finalists and, with the help of our community of Nominators, uncover thousands of other game-changing solutions creating real, lasting impact worldwide.

Last year, we brought The Earthshot Prize to Africa for the first time and saw for ourselves the vibrant climate creativity movement thriving across the continent.

In 2024 alone, nearly 400 nominees for The Earthshot Prize were based in Africa, with more than 750 nominees in total actively delivering impact in the region, highlighting the continent’s incredible range of talent and ideas.

These innovators come from diverse backgrounds and sectors, including for-profit enterprises, non-profit organisations, individuals, and public initiatives. It’s inspiring to see many of these efforts are led by women and indigenous communities—a testament to the rich diversity driving positive changes across Africa.

We look forward to seeing their transformative work grow. The future of our planet depends on such bold solutions, and Africa is leading the way.

Be inspired by the 15 innovators featured as part of our Africa Innovates campaign now.

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