IN PICS: Climate activists gather in Cape Town for Earthshot Prize
Kayleen Morgan
6 November 2024 | 8:01The gathering is the brainchild of Britain’s Prince William and nature historian David Attenborough.
CAPE TOWN - The Earthshot Prize ceremony is set to take place on Wednesday.
The gathering is the brainchild of Britain’s Prince William and nature historian David Attenborough.
It's the first time the green event is being held in Africa.
Fifteen finalists are competing for £1 million (R22,8 million) for their innovative environmental solutions.
Earthshot plenary host Nomzamo Mbatha. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News
Uyunkar Domingo Peas Nampichkai, President of Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance which is a 2024 Earthshot finalist. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News
Prince William, Prince of Wales joins a panel at the Earthshot plenary on 05 November. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News
Wanjira Mathai, Earthshot Prize Council Member gives the keynote address on World Changing African Innovation. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/ Eyewitness News
Robert Irwin, Earthshot Prize Global ambassador. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News
Jackie May (founder of Twyg) and Omoyemi Akerele (Founder of Lagos, Fashion Week) in conversation at Earthshot plus. Picture:Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News
Tasha Theresa speaks on 'ambassadors for change' at the Earthshot Plus plenary. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/ Eyewitness News
Desmond Aluganao speaks on the next generation of environmental innovators. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News
Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, Danny Lammy addresses the Earthshot plenary. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News
Get the whole picture 💡
Take a look at the topic timeline for all related articles.
Trending News
- 3 minutes ago
Madlanga Commission: Riah Phiyega denies meeting 'Cat' Matlala, wants to clear the air
- 1 hour ago
City Power grappling with over R10 billion debt as unpaid bills mount
- 2 hours ago
Mashatile: Fighting crime should not be politicised
- 2 hours ago
NPA to probe disappearance of boy who allegedly witnessed deadly assault on Luthuli
- 2 hours ago
Madlanga Commission hears from Matlala about relation to Sibiya: 'He’s a criminal himself'
- 2 hours ago
Khayelitsha residents demand better services, Deputy President weighs in
- 3 hours ago
DA not happy with re-appointment of Floyd Brink as Joburg's City Manager
- 3 hours ago
Deputy President welcomes court ruling: 'Luthuli's death was not an accident'
- 4 hours ago
'Cat' Matlala allegedly confessed to funding Mchunu's ANC presidential campaign
- 4 hours ago
KZN Safer Festive Season: Cops ready to retaliate in face of non-cooperation
- 5 hours ago
Double fatal taxi shooting rocks Marlboro
- 6 hours ago
Apartheid police beat Chief Albert Luthuli to death, rules KZN High Court
