The Climate Curve Awards
Thank you for joining us to honor the 2026 Keeling Curve Prize Laureates
and Announcing the Climate Curve Prize: Methane Finalists.
EMCEED BY:
Seth Meyers
Emmy Award-winning writer, NYT Bestselling author, and host of "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
In Partnership With:
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This was more than an awards show.
It's an optimistic look at the future.
Thank you for being there for the unveiling of the 2026 Keeling Curve Prize Winners and the Climate Curve Prize: Methane Finalists. The climate solutions that will be honored represent more than sustainability, they represent optimism and inspiration at a time when our planet needs it most.
The Keeling Curve Prize — now in its ninth year — is one of the world's most prestigious honors in climate innovation, recognizing breakthrough solutions across five
categories: Carbon Sinks; Energy; Finance; Social & Cultural Pathways; and Transport & Mobility. This year's laureates were selected from more than 600 applicants across multiple nations.
The Climate Curve Prize: Methane is a newly launched competition targeting one of the most harmful drivers of global warming — methane. We announced the first-ever
cohort of finalists working to dramatically reduce methane emissions at scale in food and waste systems. This prize, launched with the help of the Global Methane Hub, is the first climate prize of it's kind.
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Event Chairs
Spike Buckley, Eric Ringsby & Annie Baldo
Hosts
Michael Klein & Joan Fabry, Adam & Melony Lewis, David Newberger, and Vince Willis
Partners
Chris Carr, Mimi Polk Gitlin, and Chris Warner
Major thanks to all of our supporters for making this event possible!
Climate Curve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to decarbonizing the planet by identifying innovative climate leaders and deploying resources to advance solutions. Since its founding, Climate Curve has awarded $2.75 million to 80 nonprofits, companies, and startups; vetted over 1,800 viable climate solutions; and provided more than 560 fellowships through its Constellations Fellowship program.
Climate Curve is proud to partner with XPRIZE and the Global Methane Hub for this evening of innovation — both organizations are at the forefront of driving the collaborative, large-scale action our planet needs.