Dear WLE community,
*The final results of Wiki Loves Earth 2025 were announced in December 2025
— we are pleased to remind you about our winning entries and once more
congratulate the international winners before we launch a new edition of
the contest!*
2025 winners represent an outstanding global effort to capture the beauty,
diversity, and fragility of protected natural areas. From sweeping
landscapes to intricate macro details, as well as compelling video
storytelling, the competition once again highlights the vital role
photography plays in raising awareness about nature conservation and
environmental protection.
*International winners include:*
*Top 20 winners in the Landscapes and Macro categories.*
These photographs showcase exceptional views of protected areas and
close-up perspectives on wildlife and natural elements, demonstrating both
artistic excellence and documentary value.
🏆 https://wikilovesearth.org/
*Winners of the special category “Human Rights and Environment”.*
This category highlights the connection between environmental protection
and human rights, emphasizing how ecological issues directly affect
communities and livelihoods.
🏆 https://bit.ly/4k0aGfN
*Winners of the special category “Video”.*
Selected video works bring natural heritage to life through motion and
sound, offering new ways to engage audiences and tell environmental stories.
🏆 https://bit.ly/4qvtru5
*Also see:*
*Final report for Wiki Loves Earth 2025.*
📊https://w.wiki/Hc4J
*WLE 2025 Jury report.*
📊https://w.wiki/Hc4M
*WLE 2025 International Award Ceremony.*
📹https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXqkifEKhq4&t=8s
We extend our sincere thanks to all participants, national organizers,
jurors, and volunteers who made Wiki Loves Earth 2025 possible. Your
collective efforts continue to strengthen Wikimedia Commons with
high-quality, freely licensed content and help draw global attention to the
importance of preserving our natural heritage.
Stay tuned for Wiki Loves Earth in 2026, which will be released in the next
few weeks!
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Best regards
*Olesia Lukaniuk*
Project Manager for Wiki Loves Earth International