Empowering Eco-Champions to Drive Sustainable Change
Recognizing Groundbreaking Innovations
The Earthshot Prize competition has five distinct categories: "Protect and Restore Nature," "Clean Our Air," "Revive Our Oceans," "Build a Waste Free World," and "Fix Our Climate." This year, the 15 finalists hail from six continents, with several countries, including France, Ghana, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Nepal, represented for the first time. Each of the five winners will receive a £1 million (approximately $1.3 million) prize to help scale up their innovative solutions.Since its inception, the Earthshot Prize has already delivered more than £75 million (around $100 million) in direct funding and in-kind support to these pioneering initiatives. This remarkable investment underscores the commitment of the organizers to empowering eco-champions and driving sustainable change on a global scale.
Celebrating Creativity and Artistry
The Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony promises to be a captivating celebration of creativity, human ingenuity, and artistry. Emmy, Grammy, and Tony award-winning American actor Billy Porter and celebrated South African television presenter Bonang Matheba have been tapped to co-host the event, bringing their unique flair and passion for the environment to the proceedings.The star-studded lineup doesn't stop there. Nigerian singer-songwriter Davido, Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz, South African composer Lebo M, and the internationally acclaimed DJ and producer, Uncle Waffles, will all be on hand to deliver special performances and appearances. The Ndlovu Youth Choir will also grace the stage, adding their powerful voices to the celebration of environmental innovation.
Spotlighting African Innovation
While the Earthshot Prize Awards will celebrate the work of global environmental innovators, the event also aims to shine a spotlight on the remarkable innovations emerging from across the African continent. Supermodel and TV host Heidi Klum, actor and activist Nina Dobrev, Canadian model Winnie Harlow, and performer Tobe Nwigwe will be on hand to announce the five category winners, further amplifying the diverse voices and perspectives shaping the future of sustainability.The event's location in Cape Town, South Africa, underscores the organizers' commitment to highlighting the innovative solutions being developed on the African continent. By showcasing these groundbreaking initiatives, the Earthshot Prize Awards hope to inspire and empower a new generation of eco-champions, driving sustainable change on a global scale.
Accessible to a Global Audience
The Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony will be available to watch globally through a special partnership with YouTube, ensuring that the celebration of environmental innovation reaches a wide and diverse audience. This accessibility aligns with the Earthshot Prize's mission to amplify the voices and solutions of eco-champions from around the world.The Earthshot Week, running from November 4 to 7, will culminate in the Earthshot Prize Awards on November 6, providing a platform for the global community to come together and collectively champion the transformative ideas and initiatives that are shaping a more sustainable future for our planet.