Earthshot Week 2024 Kicks Off
Prince William has arrived in South Africa (Monday 4th November) as Earthshot Week officially kicks off in Cape Town, with the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony taking place on Wednesday 6th November.
Africa was chosen as the fourth continent to host the star-studded event in acknowledgement of its enormous contribution to enhancing climate action and tackling the biggest environmental challenges our planet faces. Despite contributing the least to global warming and having the lowest emissions, Africa is the most vulnerable continent to the impacts of a changing climate.
Yet in the face of these challenges, African innovators are already unlocking the potential of climate solutions to create green jobs, address urgent environmental and health issues while improving the livelihoods of millions of people.
Keep up to date with all the week’s events below and on our socials.
Molweni Cape Town, it's great to be back in South Africa! 👋🇿🇦
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 4, 2024
What a week ahead we have here for the fourth annual @EarthshotPrize Awards and the @united4wildlife Summit. We can't wait to share it with you. pic.twitter.com/NbtrP9mlH2
Thank you for an incredible welcome in Cape Town, already feeling inspired after an afternoon at the first @EarthshotPrize Youth Leaders programme! 🌎 pic.twitter.com/yxRVwqv8ZE
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 4, 2024
Inspiring change for a sustainable future. Kicking the week off with young climate leaders from across Africa and Southeast Asia, gathering here in Cape Town for the first @EarthshotPrize Youth Programme. pic.twitter.com/KzubrnTMLw
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 4, 2024
120 young change-makers, one mission: Repairing our planet.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 4, 2024
This is where the next generation of climate action starts! 🌍✨ #EarthshotCapeTown pic.twitter.com/9wI8v0so6a
Joining students from Ocean View, Masiphumelele and Langa Townships taking part in rugby coaching and digital skills classes with the support of @theatlascharity pic.twitter.com/OVGPpTwu9C
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 4, 2024
A wonderful morning for a hike on the stunning Signal Hill, Cape Town, discussing the amazing conservation work happening here! I’m honoured to be part of the @EarthshotPrize family, and can’t wait for the Awards tomorrow night.@KensingtonRoyal pic.twitter.com/tl3XBIN40K
— Robert Irwin (@RobertIrwin) November 5, 2024
A pleasure to meet with President @cyrilramaphosa today. Thank you for the warm welcome here in South Africa. pic.twitter.com/6Nh2H8DIC6
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 5, 2024
Some very special guests have been spotted enjoying Cape Town's signature yellow frames…. 📸
— UK in South Africa🇬🇧🇿🇦 (@ukinsouthafrica) November 5, 2024
The Prince of Wales met firefighters, rangers and young conservation heroes on Signal Hill this morning to learn how they keep the city's national parks safe.
#UKwithSA 🇬🇧🤝🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/7rdeSLMQni
It's time for Earthshot+, and we’re here in Cape Town convening leaders, climate experts and change-makers for a day of thought-provoking conversations. Today we announced over £86M has been catalysed to date for Earthshot Prize solutions. Read more: https://t.co/as7c39PWIk pic.twitter.com/ZGfzWvxID8
— The Earthshot Prize (@EarthshotPrize) November 5, 2024
The #UnitedforWildlife Summit begins today in Cape Town, South Africa.
— United for Wildlife (@united4wildlife) November 5, 2024
This afternoon over 400 organisations and individuals from South Africa and around the world will be at the Summit – an unprecedented global alliance who share the mission to end the illegal wildlife trade. pic.twitter.com/w7ZKcAJ3Yf
Continuing the fight against the illegal wildlife trade as we celebrate over a decade of @united4wildlife!
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 5, 2024
The United for Wildlife Global Summit brings together conservation champions, law enforcement, the private sector, not-for-profits and global leaders with a continued… pic.twitter.com/6TBNws3V3Z
"What happens over the next five years, especially in relation to stopping the illegal wildlife trade, is crucial for the future of life on Earth."
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 5, 2024
We must continue to work together at pace to raise awareness, target, disrupt and prevent cases of illegal wildlife trade around… pic.twitter.com/FEdILnSvEe
"I am proud of what we have achieved together, and I am delighted to see so many of the people who have been key to our success gathered here in Cape Town for this Summit." pic.twitter.com/G57w6x4JuL
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 5, 2024
Today’s. The. Day! In a few hours, we’ll find out who the Winners of the Earthshot Prize 2024 awards in Cape Town are. pic.twitter.com/TEqDJh7SEh
— The Earthshot Prize (@EarthshotPrize) November 6, 2024
An inspiring morning meeting the @EarthshotPrize 2024 Finalists at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden!
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) November 6, 2024
Each and every Finalist brings a unique story and their own groundbreaking solution to the table, embodying hope for a greener future. Find out which of them will win one… pic.twitter.com/ix7yS9qyT4
