Tanya Aritao is the Head of Portfolio Development at The Earthshot Prize. The Earthshot Prize is the world’s most prestigious and impactful environmental award. Founded by HRH Prince William in 2020, The Prize identifies, celebrates, and backs ambitious climate leadership from every corner of the globe. The Earthshot Prize is more than a prize, it is a global network connecting innovators, funders, businesses, and governments to restore confidence in our collective ability to solve the planet’s greatest challenges.

Tanya’s career in impact and innovation has been shaped by her early, on-the-ground experience as a social entrepreneur in the Philippines, supporting women survivors of forced trafficking and prostitution, through entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood. She is a strategic adviser and executive coach to leaders and mission-driven organisations navigating transitions.

Tanya is also an artist whose creative practice explores conservation, biodiversity, and the human relationship with nature – through painting, mixed media and movement