Prince William attended his first event during London Climate Action Week, meeting Earthshot Prize finalists at a 'Leading with Impact' gathering in the City of London.
The event brought together influential figures from climate, business and philanthropy sectors to celebrate the 2024 finalists' achievements.
The prince was greeted by Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies and global advisor to Earthshot Prize winners.
He then participated in a workshop with the 2024 finalists, learning about their progress and future goals since joining the prize programme last year.
The prince was greeted by Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies and global advisor to Earthshot Prize winners.
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The gathering aimed to showcase collaborations being developed to expand and speed up climate solutions.
London Climate Action Week, Europe's largest city-wide climate festival and runs from June 21st to 29th.
The 'Leading with Impact' event featured Robert Irwin, Earthshot Prize ambassador, and Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua as moderators. Michael R. Bloomberg delivered a speech during the morning sessions.
A key discussion brought together London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan and Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes to discuss their cities' experiences hosting Earthshot Prize Awards.
Prince William attended his first event during London Climate Action Week, meeting Earthshot Prize finalists at a 'Leading with Impact' gathering in the City of London.
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London welcomed the inaugural awards ceremony in 2021, whilst Rio de Janeiro will host this year's event in November.
The Earthshot Prize identifies fifteen finalists annually from innovative global solutions aimed at environmental restoration.
Five winners receive £1 million each to expand their initiatives.
Beyond the awards ceremony, the prize programme provides year-round support through mentorship, investment opportunities and public awareness campaigns for all winners and finalists worldwide.
The Prince participated in an onstage discussion alongside Robert Irwin, Dame Jacinda Ardern, former New Zealand Prime Minister and Earthshot Prize trustee, and Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber's chief executive.
The Earthshot Prize continues to search globally for groundbreaking innovations in planetary repair.
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The panel reflected on the prize's accomplishments to date and shared their vision for its future development.
Bloomberg Philanthropies and Uber serve as Global Alliance Founding Partners of the Earthshot Prize, demonstrating corporate commitment to environmental solutions. The discussion formed the final session of the morning's programme.
The Earthshot Prize continues to search globally for groundbreaking innovations in planetary repair.
The initiative's comprehensive approach extends beyond financial awards to include building public awareness and facilitating investment connections for environmental innovators.
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