Earth Partner, the sustainability division of Art Partner, together with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), has announced the winners of the 2025 Earth Partner Prize. This competition invited artists aged 14 to 30 to submit artwork exploring climate and environmental issues from diverse perspectives, aiming to raise awareness and inspire action ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 30), held from November 10 to 21, 2025.
Artists from over 110 countries participated, sparking conversations on topics ranging from eco-anxiety and community transformation to rethinking waste and the contrast between devastation and hope. Their works are featured in a virtual exhibition by Voyager360, highlighting Earth Partner’s commitment to amplifying global voices often overlooked in artistic and climate discussions. As GEF CEO and Chairperson Carlos Manuel Rodríguez emphasized, the exhibition “showcases imaginative voices from communities whose experiences are vital to understanding and addressing environmental challenges.”
The winners of this edition are Apah Benson, Abandokht Tohidi Moghadam, Kyaw Zay Yar Lin, Yi Song, Ruby Okoro, Igor Furtado and Labō Young, Andreu Esteban Sebastiá, and Tianxiao Wang. Thanks to the partnership with GEF, a selection of their works was displayed at the Climate Funds pavilion during the COP in Belém, Brazil.
The prize winners are:
– 1st Place ($10,000): Apah Benson (Nigeria), for “THE LAST OF US” and “Now You See Me”
– 2nd Place ($5,000 each): Abandokht Tohidi Moghadam (Iran), for “SOMETHING SUSPICIOUS,” and Kyaw Zay Yar Lin (Myanmar), for “FISHERMEN OF INLE LAKE”
– 3rd Place ($2,000 each): Yi Song (China & UK), for “ARCHIVE OF FRAGILITY”; Ruby Okoro (Nigeria), for “CIRCULAR HEROES”; Igor Furtado and Labō Young (Brazil), for “ISLAND TIME FORGOT”; Andreu Esteban Sebastiá (Spain), for “WITHOUT WARNING”; and Tianxiao Wang (China & UK), for “THE SEA SUSTAINS US”
The artists were chosen by a distinguished jury including Hans Ulrich Obrist (Artistic Director of The Serpentine and President of the Jury of the Venice Architecture Biennale), Carlos Manuel Rodríguez (CEO and Chairperson of GEF), Ferdinando Verderi (Creative Director), Marina Testino (Director of Strategic Partnerships, Earth Partner), Orsola de Castro (Co-Founder of Fashion Revolution), Zhuo Tan (Event Director of Design Shanghai and Design China Beijing), and Giovanni Testino (Founder of Art Partner).
In addition, the jury awarded 20 Honourable Mentions and the inaugural Earth Partner Impact Award ($2,500) to Instituto Afro-Aurora Dance (Brazil) for their project “DANÇA PAJÉ: FAVELA ANCESTRAL,” recognizing the project that best demonstrates the power of environmental art within communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of helpful and clear FAQs about the Earth Partner Prize 2025 Artists Inspiring Climate Action
General Information
1 What is the Earth Partner Prize 2025
Its a global award that celebrates and supports artists from all disciplines who are using their creative talents to inspire meaningful action on climate change
2 Who is organizing this prize
The prize is organized by a coalition of environmental nonprofits arts foundations and cultural institutions dedicated to bridging the gap between art and science
3 Who can apply for the prize
Artists of all kindsincluding visual artists musicians writers filmmakers performers and digital creatorsfrom anywhere in the world are encouraged to apply
4 Is there an entry fee
No applying for the Earth Partner Prize is completely free
Application Judging Process
5 What is the deadline to apply
The final deadline for all submissions is 1159 PM UTC on March 31 2025
6 How do I apply
You can apply through the official Earth Partner Prize website The process involves filling out an online form and submitting a portfolio or examples of your work that align with the theme
7 What kind of work are you looking for
We are looking for original compelling art that effectively communicates the urgency of the climate crisis offers hope or inspires tangible action This could be a completed project or a proposal for a new one
8 Who judges the entries
A diverse panel of experts including renowned artists climate scientists activists and cultural leaders will evaluate the submissions
9 What are the judges looking for
Entries are judged on artistic merit the effectiveness of the climate message originality and the potential for the work to inspire realworld change
Prizes Benefits
10 What do winners receive
Winners receive a significant cash grant international recognition through media and exhibition opportunities and mentorship from leaders in the art and climate sectors
11 Is the prize money a grant or an award
It is structured as a grant to support the development production or promotion of your climatefocused artwork
12 Besides the money what are the other benefits
Winners join a vibrant network of Earth Partners gaining access to collaborative projects exhibition spaces and a platform