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!