prince william's yearly earth shot This award is given in support of solutions to some of the planet's biggest problems, such as climate change. Cape Town It will take place later this year, organizers announced Friday.
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Now in its fourth year, the five-day event, which includes an annual awards ceremony, will be held in a South African city in November.
Previous host cities include Singapore last year, Boston in 2022, and London in 2021.
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At the awards ceremony in Singapore, the final five winners each received £1 million (R24 million). This year's five winners will also receive the same amount.
The November awards event will “celebrate 15 groundbreaking global environmental solutions,” organizers said.
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“Nominations for the Earthshot Prize are a reminder that human ingenuity, grit and determination can transform the seemingly impossible into the new normal,” said Hannah, CEO of the initiative. Jones said.
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Prince William has attended the past three Earthshot Awards events, but recent weeks have been marked by health issues for the royal family.
His father, Charles III, announced his shock cancer diagnosis on Monday, starting treatment and postponing royal duties.
Meanwhile, his wife Catherine underwent abdominal surgery last month and is expected to recuperate at home for several months.
Written by Garyn Lambly ©Agence France-Presse
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