Earthshot Prize 2022 finalists announced. See the list

The Earthshot Prize has unveiled the 15 finalists for the 2022 edition of the competition. The ambitious initiative was founded by Prince William to reward individuals and organisations that create solutions to pressing environmental problems. The Earthshot Prize 2022 will be awarded in five categories, and each category has three finalists. Here’s the complete list of finalists:

Protect and restore nature

Prof. Yi Zhijian and his team, China
Ecological startup, Kheyti, India
Wildlife research NGO, Hutan, Malaysia

Clean Our Air

Mukuru Clean Stoves, Kenya
The Ampd Entertainer - Hong Kong
EV Startup, Roam - Kenya

Revive our oceans

SeaFoster, Portugal
The Great Bubble Barrier, Netherlands
Indigenous women of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Build a Waste-Free World

Notplat Hard Material, United Kingdom
City of Amsterdam Circular Economy, Netherlands
Fleece, India

Fix our climate

Low Carbon Materials (LCM) - United Kingdom
Lanzatech, United States
44.01 - Oman

Winners in all five categories will be announced on December 2 at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. The Earthshot Prize Council comprises Prince William, Sir David Attenborough, Queen Raina of Jordan and Shakira. Each winner will be awarded a sum of £1 million to further their research and development of environmental solutions.


Commenting on the finalists’ selection, Prince William said that the selected ones are the reasons to be optimistic about Earth’s future. He added that he was excited for the winners to be announced in Boston, the home of President John F. Kennedy. William and his wife, Kate, will be joined by world leaders, climate activists, business personalities, etc.

FAQs:

1. How many categories does the award have?
   The award will be given in five categories with three finalists each.
2. When is the award ceremony?
   December 2, at Boston’s JFK Library and Museum.