Earthshot Prize says finalists have improved vast land and ocean areas

​Representative Image of innovative technology and nature working together for a sustainable future ( AI Generrated Image) The Earthshot Prize, the environmental award launched by Prince William, says its community of 75 Finalists supported since 2020 has protected or restored 58 million hectares of land, forests and freshwater systems and protected, restored or improved 85 million hectares of ocean and coastline. The figures come from the Prize's 2025/26 Impact Report and were repeated when it announced its 15 Finalists for 2026 in September. The Prize also says its Finalists have avoided or captured more than 18 million tonnes of CO₂e emissions, removed or avoided 465,000 tonnes of waste, saved 21 million tonnes of water and improved air quality in regions home to 600 million people. The figures are reported by the Earthshot Prize and are not presented as independently audited totals. The 2026 Finalists will compete for 5 £1 million prizes at the Earthshot Prize Awards Night in Mumbai on 17 November.Earthshot Prize impact: 58 million hectares of land and 85 million hectares of oceanThe Prize's impact page says that, since being selected, its Finalists have protected, restored or ...