Equator Prize

Last year we worked with the Equator Initiative to put together over 20 short films documenting the successful practices of indigenous communities around the world in combatting climate change.

This video was produced for the 10th Equator Prize Award Ceremony that honours 22 local and indigenous communities from across the world in a gala event in New York, coinciding with the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit and the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly. 1,500 leading thinkers, policymakers, and business and civil society leaders from around the globe gathered in the sold-out Town Hall theatre in New York, hosted by the Equator Initiative partnership, to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary initiatives created by indigenous peoples and local communities from 16 countries.

The winners were awarded a cash prize of USD$10,000 each for their significant work that showcases innovative, nature-based solutions for tackling climate change and sustainable development. The winners are sustainably protecting, restoring, and managing forests, farms, wetlands, and marine ecosystems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, help communities adapt to climate change, and create a green new economy.