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Prince William Reveals Finalists for 2024 Earthshot Prize

The 15 finalists were chosen from nearly 2,500 entries and will compete for $1.3 million to scale their environmental solutions.

  • The finalists represent innovative solutions from countries including France, Ghana, Indonesia, and Nepal.
  • Winners will be announced at a gala in Cape Town, South Africa, on November 6.
  • The Earthshot Prize, now in its fourth year, aims to address critical environmental challenges through five categories.
  • Notable finalists include Kenya’s Keep It Cool, which uses solar-powered refrigeration, and the U.S.'s Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems, converting industrial excess heat into electricity.
  • The Earthshot Prize was inspired by John F. Kennedy’s Moonshot project and is supported by prominent figures like Michael Bloomberg and Jane Fonda.
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