Inside Prince William's meetings with Singapore's President and Prime Minister
The Prince of Wales has discussed young people's goals for a more sustainable planet during his meetings with Singapore leaders earlier today.
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The Prince of Wales has discussed young people's goals for a more sustainable planet during his meetings with Singapore leaders earlier today.
Described as "warm and constructive" meetings by Kensington Palace, the future King met with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in separate bilateral meetings.
Wearing a tie made out of recycled plastic bottles, Prince William thanked President Tharman for Singapore's hospitality in hosting this year's Earthshot Prize - which is finding scalable solutions to repair our planet.
President Tharman thought 2023's cohort of finalists were "impressive", including the technology used to tackle some of the world's biggest environmental challenges.
Prince William enthusiastically discussed the impact 2022 and 2021 Earthshot finalists are having on the planet.
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Renewable energy research at Cardiff and Swansea Universities was given global praise by The Prince, having heard how Singapore is increasing the use of renewable energies.
With Prime Minister Lee, Prince William enthusiastically discussed the impact 2022 and 2021 Earthshot finalists are having on the planet.
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British company and 2022 winner, Notpla, has found a way to use seaweed as an alternative to plastic.
Since winning the prize, the company has grown substantially and works with food giants Just East and Bidfood.
The winners of the third annual Earthshot Prize takes place in Singapore tomorrow, attended by Prince William and a number of A-list stars.
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Notpla's packaging has also been named the "first and only" plastic-free material under European Union rules.
The winners of the third annual Earthshot Prize takes place in Singapore tomorrow, attended by Prince William and a number of A-list stars.