The Earth Partner Prize 2025 is an international award dedicated to empowering young artists to address the global ecological crisis through creativity. Now in its seventh edition, the prize calls on individuals between the ages of 14 and 30 from every corner of the world to use their artistic voice to inspire awareness, dialogue, and action on climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental justice. Unlike traditional competitions that limit submissions to one genre, the Earth Partner Prize actively encourages diversity of expression, inviting entries across visual storytelling, photography, film, performance, music, fashion, new media, digital art, and innovative hybrid forms.
At its core, the Earth Partner Prize highlights the role of art as a catalyst for social transformation and climate action. By amplifying youth perspectives on ecological issues, the initiative creates a global platform for emerging artists to challenge narratives, propose new ideas, and reimagine humanity’s relationship with the planet. The competition is not only about producing striking imagery or performances; it is about fostering projects that reflect urgency, creativity, and authenticity in tackling environmental challenges. Through this initiative, young creatives are encouraged to blend cultural traditions with cutting-edge innovation, making their work resonate across communities and generations.
The 2025 edition builds upon the prize’s growing reputation as a leading international platform for ecological art. Previous editions have showcased artists who later collaborated with leading cultural institutions, NGOs, and climate organizations, underlining the prize’s impact beyond its monetary rewards. By partnering with globally recognized venues such as the United Nations Headquarters and Fotografiska Shanghai, the Earth Partner Prize ensures that selected works reach a worldwide audience, sparking conversation on sustainability at both grassroots and institutional levels. For young artists seeking visibility, credibility, and an opportunity to engage with climate discourse through art, the Earth Partner Prize 2025 represents a unique and transformative gateway.
There is no entry fee.
Eligibility
Open globally to artists aged 14 to 30 as of 31 October 2025, regardless of nationality, race, gender, or faith, submitting one project across any creative medium; teams are permitted with proper credit, and AI-assisted work is accepted with required disclosure and reflection.
Prize
Eight finalists will receive cash awards ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, and an additional 20 creatives will receive honourable mentions from a globally recognised jury. All selected works will be featured in an online showcase hosted by Art Partner and Earth Partner, with potential inclusion in physical exhibitions at major international venues such as the United Nations Headquarters, Fotografiska Shanghai (during Shanghai Climate Week), Photo London, and Borgo Laudato Si’ in the Vatican during the 2025 Jubilee.
