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Applications are now open for the 2024 Earthshot Prize Youth Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
What is The Earthshot Prize?
The Earthshot Prize was launched by Prince William in 2020 to search for and scale the most innovative solutions to the world’s greatest environmental challenges. Our challenge to the world is based on five Earthshots – simple but ambitious and universal goals for 2030 developed in collaboration with leading environmental experts. They are Protect and Restore Nature; Clean our Air; Revive our Oceans; Build a Waste-Free World; and Fix our Climate. Every year over the course of this critical decade, five Winners with the best chance of helping to achieve our Earthshots will be awarded £1 million each to scale their solutions.
This November, they are bringing their annual celebration to Cape Town, South Africa for the first time! Taking place across four days of landmark events, Earthshot Week 2024 will spotlight groundbreaking environmental solutions and bring together world-leading individuals to drive forward the restoration and protection of our planet.
Programme Outcomes
1. Enhance Key Skills for Impactful Change
Engage in targeted workshops designed to equip you with essential skills like storytelling for impact, effective questioning, network building, facilitation, and creative problem-solving - ideal for those looking to apply transformative strategies within their organizations or entrepreneurial ventures in sustainability, transforming motivation into actionable change-making strategies.
2. Connect with Leading Experts and Expand Your Network
Gain unparalleled access to industry experts and environmental pioneers. This connection provides a unique opportunity to learn from those at the forefront of sustainability and widen your professional circle within the climate action community.
3. Insider’s Look into the Environmental Sector
Gain a behind-the-scenes perspective on the essential skills and real-world demands of the sustainability industry. Through masterclasses, immersive learning sessions, and direct engagement with professionals, discover what it truly takes to make an impact and carve out a career in this vital field.
4. Build Your Community
Engage with a dynamic network of like-minded peers who are equally passionate about climate action. The programme is designed to foster a supportive community that thrives on shared commitment and collaborative effort towards a sustainable future.
5. Exclusive Access to the Earthshot Prize Awards
Participate in various Earthshot Prize activities throughout the week, culminating in the opportunity to attend the prestigious Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony on November 6. This experience not only celebrates global environmental achievements but also inspires your ongoing efforts in sustainability.
All programme costs including meals, local transport to programme venues and accommodation are covered. If you are not residing in Cape Town, internal return flights within Africa are also included.
This program is open to young professionals and students aged 18-35, across Africa
Criteria for selection:
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