Prince William Celebrates Earthshot Prize Winners in Cape Town

The awards highlight innovative solutions to global environmental challenges, focusing on African-led projects.

Prince William hosted the fourth annual Earthshot Prize ceremony in Cape Town, awarding £1 million to each of the five category winners for their environmental innovations.
The ceremony emphasized African projects, with over 400 African-led initiatives nominated, reflecting the continent's vulnerability to climate change despite minimal contributions to global warming.
Winning projects included a Kazakhstani initiative saving the Saiga antelope, a Kenyan company using solar refrigeration to reduce food waste, and an American firm converting industrial heat into electricity.
William's visit to South Africa, his first major trip in over a year, also included meetings with local fishermen and conservationists, highlighting sustainable practices.
The event, dubbed the 'green Oscars,' was attended by celebrities like Heidi Klum and Billy Porter, and featured a green carpet to promote sustainable fashion.