Prince William to introduce key partnership at Earthshot Prize 2025

Prince William is set to announce a major global initiative for environmental protectors during his United for Wildlife Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

According to GB News, the Prince of Wales will unveil a new partnership supporting those safeguarding nature in a speech at the summit.

This project supports Indigenous groups and nature protectors in Brazil and builds on a similar program started in South Africa in 2024.

William revealed the initial support package for rangers and nature protectors across Africa last year at the United for Wildlife Summit in Cape Town.

The initiative was established to provide 10,000 rangers with access to appropriate and affordable in-service and medical evacuation insurance cover.

For the unversed, rangers are individuals who work on the front lines to protect wildlife and natural habitats, often patrolling parks and reserves to stop poaching, illegal logging, and other environmental crimes.

The 43-year-old prince said, "Indigenous Peoples and local communities have long been protectors of the world's most critical ecosystems.”

He continued, "But today, their lives are increasingly at risk, and their lands are under mounting threats.”

"If we are serious about tackling the climate crisis and restoring nature, we must stand with those who defend it,” William noted.

"Building on the success of our ranger support package, we're extending this with a new partnership to protect and assist Brazil's frontline defenders," the future monarch added.

Prince William will outline the partnership in his speech later today, as more than 400 global partners gather to confront the rise in environmental crime, with major announcements expected from law enforcement and business leaders.

It is worth noting that the fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards ceremony will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 5, 2025, at the Museum of Tomorrow.