Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

The Equator Prize 2025, presented by the United Nations Development Programme through its Equator Initiative, recognised 10 community-led nature-based solutions by Indigenous Peoples and local communities. The central theme for this year’s awards was “Nature for Climate Action,” emphasising the vital role that ecosystems and biodiversity play in mitigating climate change. Winners came from diverse countries including Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Peru, and Tanzania. Each recipient was awarded USD 10,000 and will receive global recognition during significant international events such as the UN General Assembly and COP30 in Belém, Brazil.