Inside the €1 million offer to launch the first Nobel Prize in climate and planetary health

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🗞️ Driving the news: Ecosia, the tree-planting search engine, has pledged €1 million to launch a new Nobel Prize in Climate and Planetary Health
• It has deposited the money with a notary in Berlin and is open to collaborating with other organizations to establish the prize
• The prize aims to recognize groundbreaking work in climate innovation, mitigation, regulation, and advocacy

🔭 The context: The Nobel Prize currently has six categories, with no new additions since the Economics Prize in 1968
• As climate change becomes a more pressing global issue, there is growing pressure to add a climate-focused award to the Nobel roster
• This new prize would honor individuals, collectives, or companies contributing to the fight against the climate crisis, with support from prominent figures like Luisa Neubauer and Álvaro Tukano

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: A Nobel Prize in Climate and Planetary Health would shine a spotlight on efforts to combat climate change, inspiring innovation and mobilizing global action
• Recognizing climate solutions at the highest levels can encourage further investment and policy change to safeguard the future of our planet

⏭️ What’s next: The proposal has sparked strong backing from climate activists and organizations, but the addition of a new Nobel category would require approval from the Royal Swedish Academy of Science
• If approved, it could become a major step in recognizing and advancing global climate action

💬 One quote: “How we adapt to the climate crisis will define humanity.” — Christian Kroll, CEO of Ecosia

📈 One stat: Ecosia has committed €1 million to fund the prize, aiming to inspire innovative climate solutions and advocate for climate justice

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