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Prince William Announces Earthshot Prize Winners for 2024
It was November 6, 2024, in Cape Town when five environmental innovators received £1 million each at the Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony.[2][3][4]
September 24, 2024
Prince William appeared via video at the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit in New York City. He named the 15 finalists for the 2024 awards. The selection process had narrowed hundreds of entries to these projects. Each finalist aimed to address global environmental challenges through practical solutions.
November 4, 2024
The Earthshot Prize website updated its page with the list of 15 finalists. The projects spanned efforts to protect nature, clean air, revive oceans, reduce waste and repair climate damage. Organizers described the group as a set of bold ideas ready for scaling.
November 6, 2024
Earthshot Week opened in Cape Town, South Africa. The event gathered experts, innovators and leaders to discuss environmental fixes in the lead-up to the main ceremony. Activities included panels and showcases of sustainable technologies.
Prince William arrived for the awards. He walked the green carpet in biodegradable, plastic-free trainers.[2] The choice fit the event's focus on low-impact materials. Inside the venue, hosts Billy Porter and Bonang Matheba took the stage.[3] The pair guided the evening, blending entertainment with announcements.
The five winners emerged one by one. Each received £1 million to advance their work.[2][3][4] The prizes fell into five categories: Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Fix Our Climate.[2] Organizers stressed that the funds would support real-world deployment.
Prince William addressed the crowd. He spoke of the finalists' drive.
He added that he had seen people's commitment up close."Hope does remain. The light of optimism is burning bright in our Earthshot Finalists. They remind us that no matter where you are on our planet, the spirit of ingenuity and the ability to inspire change surrounds us all."
— Prince William, The Earthshot Prize Founder and President, November 6, 2024[8]
"I saw first-hand the extent to which people were dedicating their time, talent, and vision."
— Prince William, November 6, 2024[9]
The ceremony broadcast live. Viewers in Africa watched on MultiChoice platforms, DStv and Showmax. A global stream ran on YouTube.[4] Prince William stayed through the event, engaging with attendees.[2][3]
Among the recognized efforts, Keep IT Cool stood out as a top innovator on the World Economic Forum's UpLink platform.[2] The project focused on cooling solutions without heavy environmental costs, though its exact role among the winners remained tied to the broader announcements.
November 13, 2024
A YouTube video appeared online. It recapped the Cape Town winners and the ceremony's highlights.[5] The clip captured the energy of the night and reiterated the prizes' purpose.
The Earthshot Prize, started by Prince William in 2020, marks its fifth year with these awards. Past cycles have funded projects from mangrove restoration to plastic cleanup tech. This round in Cape Town drew attention to African-led solutions amid global talks on climate action. Whether the 2024 winners scale their ideas to match earlier impacts stays in question.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-24 | Prince William announced the 15 finalists for the 2024 Earthshot Prize via video at the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit in New York City.[3] |
| 2024-11-04 | The Earthshot Prize website listed the 15 finalists for the 2024 awards.[1] |
| 2024-11-06 | Earthshot Week 2024 began in Cape Town, South Africa, spotlighting environmental solutions and leading up to the awards ceremony.[4] |
| 2024-11-06 | The five 2024 Earthshot Prize winners were unveiled at the awards ceremony in Cape Town, hosted by Billy Porter and Bonang Matheba.[1] |
| 2024-11-06 | Prince William attended the green carpet at the Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town, where winners received £1 million each in categories including Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Fix Our Climate.[2] |
| 2024-11-06 | The Earthshot Prize Awards 2024 aired live on MultiChoice platforms, DStv, Showmax in Africa, and streamed on YouTube worldwide.[4] |
| 2024-11-13 | A YouTube video was published recapping the 2024 Earthshot Prize winners announced in Cape Town.[5] |
What we couldn't confirm
The records reviewed did not provide full details on the individual projects or teams behind each of the five 2024 winners, leaving the precise innovations in each category without deeper description.
The next Earthshot Prize cycle opens applications soon, with sites shifting annually to highlight regional efforts.
Sources
- [1] Cape Town 2024 - The Earthshot Prize — earthshotprize.org
- [2] Meet the 5 winners of the 2024 Earthshot Prize — weforum.org
- [3] Celebrating world-changing innovation: 2024 Earthshot Prize ... — business.itn.co.uk
- [4] The Earthshot Prize 2024: Meet the Inspiring Winners of This Year's ... — youtube.com
- [5] Winners & Finalists - The Earthshot Prize — earthshotprize.org
- [6] Five Winners of the 2024 Earthshot Prize are unveiled in Cape Town — earthshotprize.org
- [7] Prince William 'delighted to introduce' 2024 Earthshot Prize finalists — hola.com
- [8] Celebrating optimism in Singapore: Our favourite quotes from ... — earthshotprize.org
- [9] The Earthshot Prize - Prince William Awards Speech - YouTube — youtube.com
Frequently asked questions
Where did Prince William announce the 2024 Earthshot Prize winners?
Prince William announced the winners in Cape Town.
What was the prize amount awarded to each of the five Earthshot Prize winners?
Each of the five environmental trailblazers claimed £1 million.
Who hosted the 2024 Earthshot Prize event?
Billy Porter and Bonang Matheba hosted the event.
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