A panda keeper does a health check on the cub of giant panda Xi Mei at the Wolong Nature Reserve
Ami Vitale
Earth Photo 2025 competition shortlist showcases images that reveal inspiring and unexpected stories about the climate and life on our planet.
In the image titled Pandamonium by Ami Vitale, a giant panda keeper is seen performing a health check on a panda cub in the Wolong National Nature Reserve in Sichuan province, China. The keeper’s attire is designed to minimize human impact on the bears. Another captivating photo is Sue Flood’s Crabeater Seals, captured on an ice floe in the Southern Ocean, near the Antarctic Peninsula, showcasing the region’s unique beauty.
Crabeater Seals Southern Ocean, Antarctic peninsula
Sue Flood
Paradise to Ashes, La Palma by Jonathan Browning depicts the aftermath of the 2021 Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain. The photo shows a woman rebuilding her garden after lava destroyed mature palm trees, symbolizing resilience in the face of natural disasters.
La Palma. An island of the Canaries. Two years after the Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption in late 2021
Jonathan Browning
The final image, Lost Oases by Vincenzo Montefinese, captures Salim El Kabir adjusting a solar panel that powers a water pump for irrigating palm groves in Tinzouline, Draa valley, Morocco. The photo highlights the impact of climate change and water scarcity on the region’s oases, emphasizing the need for sustainable water management practices.
Tinzouline, Draa valley, Morocco
Vincenzo Montefinese
The photos on the Earth Photo 2025 shortlist offer a glimpse into the diverse and interconnected relationship between humans, nature, and the environment. The exhibition will be on display at London’s Royal Geographical Society, starting from 17 June and touring the UK thereafter.
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