Prince William sets date for Earthshot Prize Awards
The IndependentSign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Prince William has announced a date and location for his long-awaited Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony. Announcing the date and location of the ceremony, William said: “Join me for the first-ever Earthshot Prize Awards, where we’ll unveil five global prizewinners and their game-changing solutions to repair our planet, on October 17th, here in London.” The awards will be held just weeks before the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which is taking place in Glasgow. “By hosting COP26 conference in Glasgow just weeks after our inaugural awards, the UK is helping lead the world in tackling climate change. “London is a fantastic location to showcase this leadership, spotlight the finalists and award our very first Earthshot Prize winners,” William said.