About 15 finalists are up for 5 prizes of £1 million, to be awarded at the Earthshot Awards Ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday 6 November.
This was announced at the Earthshot Innovation Summit, held in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Finalists are global innovators, entrepreneurs, community leaders and advocates addressing climate and environmental challenges.
Speaking about the selection process, Founder and President of Earthshot, Prince William said,
this year’s finalists were selected from nearly 2,500 nominees submitted by the Prize’s network of more than 430 nominators from 75 countries.
They were selected by partners and an Expert Advisory Panel, made up of a global group of more than 100 subject-matter experts.
“Today, we celebrate the incredible achievement, unwavering dedication and urgent optimism that drives our fourth class of Earthshot innovators.
The passion of these Finalists is a testament to what can be achieved when we tap into the enormous creativity, ingenuity, and optimism of communities around the world. Representing every corner of the globe, these Finalists are leading the way in solving some of the most urgent environmental challenges. Their groundbreaking work is inspiring hope and action as we work to create a sustainable future for generations to come” he said.
Picture: Prince William’s blog