Overview

• Jason Knauf has been named the new CEO of the Earthshot Prize, succeeding founding CEO Hannah Jones, who will step down this summer after four years in the role.
• Prince William praised Jones for transforming the Earthshot Prize into a world-class organization and catalyzing a global environmental movement.
• Knauf, a former Royal Foundation CEO and trusted aide to William, brings extensive experience in royal communications and governance to the role.
• The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William in 2020, awards £1 million annually in five categories to scale innovative solutions tackling climate challenges.
• The fifth Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this November, marking the event’s first time in South America.