The third annual Prince of Wales Environmental Project Awards will be presented during Earthshot Week in Singapore, accompanied by a slate of activities that highlight bold environmental ideas. The event marks another milestone in recognizing leaders and communities delivering practical solutions that protect nature, improve air quality, and safeguard oceans for future generations. The ceremonies and related programs are designed to inspire action across businesses, communities, and governments, turning promising concepts into real, scalable outcomes for the planet.
The five winners in the Earthshot categories will be announced in Singapore on November 7: Conserving and Restoring Nature, Clean Air, Revitalizing the Oceans, Building a Zero Waste World and Better Climate. Each winner will receive £1 million to fund concrete environmental projects that expand conservation, reduce pollution, restore ecosystems, and accelerate the transition to sustainable economies. The awards spotlight projects from diverse sectors, from community-led restoration to innovative technologies that cut greenhouse gas emissions and promote circular economies, ensuring that progress is measured not just in ideas but in tangible improvements on the ground.
Prince William, now 40, stressed that the Earthshot Award demonstrates to the world that the largest environmental challenges can be addressed with practical, scalable solutions. He expressed pride that the 2023 finalists will be recognized in Singapore, a hub of innovation and collaboration, where breakthroughs in sustainability are increasingly tested and scaled. The message remains clear: progress requires collaboration across borders and sectors, and the Earthshot framework is meant to accelerate that shared work by funding and showcasing the best ideas that can be adopted widely.
Over the past year, the Earthshot program has delivered measurable impact. More than 1.5 million people benefited from the award finalists’ decisions, nearly 2.1 million hectares of land were restored, and more than 35,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions were prevented or absorbed. These figures reflect the program’s emphasis on not only celebrating ingenuity but also driving outcomes that protect fragile ecosystems, improve public health through cleaner air, and support resilient coastal and urban environments. By translating innovative concepts into action, the Earthshot network helps communities build capacity, create jobs, and secure resources for long-term environmental stewardship.
Since its inception in 2020, the contest has charted a clear path toward 2030 goals. The Earthshot Awards’ first ceremony took place in London in October 2021, signaling a global commitment to practical problem-solving that yields measurable benefits. Through continuous learning, partnerships, and rigorous evaluation, the Earthshot model seeks to scale up successful approaches so they can be implemented at larger scales, in more places, and with greater impact. The ongoing effort invites new entrants, diverse voices, and cross-border cooperation, reinforcing the idea that protecting the planet is a shared responsibility that transcends borders, cultures, and economies.