Environment & Climate
Prince William urges faster action on climate as Earthshot finalists revealed
Prince William warned that global efforts to address climate issues are moving too slowly, according to BBC News.
The short version
- Prince William called for greater urgency from leaders and investors to scale existing climate solutions.[BBC News]
- Fifteen finalists were chosen from nearly 7,000 entries across 169 countries for the annual Earthshot Prize.[BBC News]
- Five selected winners will each receive a £1m award at a ceremony in Mumbai in November.[BBC News]
Key facts
- Prince William urged investors and leaders to scale climate solutions, stating that the world is not moving fast enough.[BBC News]
- Fifteen finalists were selected for the Earthshot Prize from almost 7,000 nominations globally.[BBC News]
- Five category winners will each receive £1m to expand their initiatives at a ceremony in Mumbai this November.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- The five final award winners out of the 15 selected finalists have not yet been determined ahead of the November ceremony.[BBC News]
Sources
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- Move faster to solve climate challenges, Prince William saysBBC News - Science & Environment