One can easily notice that climate stories are often characterised by a sense of urgency or bad news. They usually revolve around record-high temperatures, biodiversity-related dangers, and warnings of what the future holds should there be further delays in taking action. However, with the inception of the Earthshot Prize, initiated by Prince William in 2020, came a new narrative: what would happen if there was more focus on those who seek to provide solutions to these issues?
Taking inspiration from the successful Moonshot programmes, which demonstrated what could be achieved through ambitious goals and innovation, the Earthshot Prize aims to identify and reward those whose ideas will contribute towards solving various environmental problems faced today. These include restoring nature, cleaning the air, reviving oceans, reducing waste and tackling climate change.
