The prestigious Earthshot Prize is a global challenge based on five Earthshots – ambitious goals for 2030 to fix our biggest environmental problems.
Launched in October 2020 by the Prince of Wales and The Royal Foundation, Earthshot rewards innovative, big ideas that provide solutions to repair the planet before irreversible damage occurs.
You can find out about some of the inspirational innovators and how they are using their big ideas to change the world on the Earthshot website.
Inspired by The Earthshot Prize and in partnership with Welsh Government, we launched a school innovation challenge for young people in Wales – Climate Challenge Cymru 2025.
We know that young people already have some of the solutions that our planet needs and are working hard to make changes in school communities.
The challenge involved celebrating solutions that have already been created or are being planned in schools, as well as using design thinking to come up with new solutions to one of five global challenges.
Video submissions for Climate Challenge Cymru are now closed. Thank you to our incredible schools who submitted an entry this year.
Take a look at the five Earthshot themes, and meet this year’s finalists and winners. Click on the boxes below to explore each one.
When I founded the Earthshot Climate Challenge Cymru project in 2021, I wanted to create something different - a platform that would unleash the creativity and passion of young people in Wales to tackle climate change. What makes this project special is that it connects local action with global thinking. Across Wales, we've seen incredible partnerships between schools and environmental organisations, where students aren't just learning about climate change - they're taking real everyday climate action. The energy and innovation I've seen from these young people has been remarkable. This is the kind of practical, youth-led action that Wales needs as we work to build a more sustainable future - one where young people don't just inherit our environmental challenges but are equipped with the skills and confidence to solve them. First Minister Eluned Morgan
When I founded the Earthshot Climate Challenge Cymru project in 2021, I wanted to create something different - a platform that would unleash the creativity and passion of young people in Wales to tackle climate change. What makes this project special is that it connects local action with global thinking. Across Wales, we've seen incredible partnerships between schools and environmental organisations, where students aren't just learning about climate change - they're taking real everyday climate action. The energy and innovation I've seen from these young people has been remarkable. This is the kind of practical, youth-led action that Wales needs as we work to build a more sustainable future - one where young people don't just inherit our environmental challenges but are equipped with the skills and confidence to solve them.
First Minister Eluned Morgan
Children and young people are crucial in tackling the climate and nature emergency. Your collective voices, solutions, and ideas can drive real change in your schools and communities. The Welsh Government is committed to supporting the climate action needed, and that's why I'm excited to invite you to be part of Climate Challenge Cymru. This is your chance to take meaningful action and share your innovative solutions with others. You are working to create the future you deserve, and this competition is a fantastic platform to continue your journey in becoming climate champions in Wales. I look forward to seeing the incredible work you are doing and discovering how we can all make a difference together. Let's inspire each other and take bold steps towards a sustainable future. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies
Children and young people are crucial in tackling the climate and nature emergency. Your collective voices, solutions, and ideas can drive real change in your schools and communities. The Welsh Government is committed to supporting the climate action needed, and that's why I'm excited to invite you to be part of Climate Challenge Cymru. This is your chance to take meaningful action and share your innovative solutions with others. You are working to create the future you deserve, and this competition is a fantastic platform to continue your journey in becoming climate champions in Wales. I look forward to seeing the incredible work you are doing and discovering how we can all make a difference together. Let's inspire each other and take bold steps towards a sustainable future.
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies
Children have an inborn connection to nature and Climate Challenge Cymru meaningfully involves young people in the collective effort to make sure Wales is inclusive, thriving and green for generations to come. Wales' eco schools project has already been a great success and as we mark 10 years of the Well-being of Future Generations Act, I'm excited to see the ideas, challenges and energy of our young planet stewards. Derek Walker Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Children have an inborn connection to nature and Climate Challenge Cymru meaningfully involves young people in the collective effort to make sure Wales is inclusive, thriving and green for generations to come. Wales' eco schools project has already been a great success and as we mark 10 years of the Well-being of Future Generations Act, I'm excited to see the ideas, challenges and energy of our young planet stewards.
Derek Walker Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
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