The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize launched by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, in 2020.
The prize aims to incentivize and reward innovative solutions to environmental challenges, such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss . The prize will be awarded annually to five winners over the next decade, with each winner receiving £1 million in funding to support their work .
The Earthshot Prize is centered around five core themes, which are designed to address some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing the world today :
- Protect and restore nature: This theme focuses on protecting and restoring biodiversity and ecosystems around the world. It aims to promote sustainable land use practices, protect endangered species, and restore degraded habitats .
2. Clean our air: This theme focuses on reducing air pollution and improving air quality in cities around the world. It aims to promote clean energy solutions, reduce emissions from transportation, and improve public health outcomes .
3. Revive our oceans: This theme focuses on protecting and restoring marine ecosystems around the world. It aims to promote sustainable fishing practices, reduce plastic pollution, and protect marine habitats .
4. Build a waste-free world: This theme focuses on reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. It aims to reduce waste generation, promote recycling and reuse, and reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal .
5. Fix our climate: This theme focuses on addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It aims to promote clean energy solutions, reduce emissions from transportation and industry, and support climate adaptation efforts .
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The Earthshot Prize is open to individuals, organizations, and collaborations from anywhere in the world who are working on innovative solutions to environmental challenges . The prize is centered around five core themes, which are designed to address some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing the world today. The winners will be selected based on their ability to demonstrate significant progress towards achieving the goals of these themes .The prize is open to a wide range of applicants, including scientists, activists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Applicants can be working in any field or sector, as long as their work is focused on addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainability .
The Earthshot Prize Awards Singapore 2023 – The Earthshot Prize
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