UK Crown Prince William to Establish Environmental Nobel Prize... '1 Million Pound Award'

Selection of Awardees in 5 Fields Over the Next 10 Years
First Award Ceremony in London Next Year

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Prince William of the United Kingdom is creating a Nobel Prize in the field of environment.

On the 8th (local time), according to the British daily The Guardian, Prince William will establish a global environmental award called the 'Earthshot Prize,' which will grant a total prize of 50 million pounds (74.5 billion won) over the next 10 years.

Crown Prince William is talking with environmental activist Sir David Attenborough about the Earthshot Prize on the 7th (local time). [Image source=AP Yonhap News]

Winners will be selected in five categories: nature conservation and restoration, air improvement, ocean revival, creating a world without waste, and solving climate issues. Each winner will receive 1 million pounds.

More than 100 nominators worldwide plan to recommend candidates starting from the 1st of next month. The first award ceremony is scheduled to be announced in London next year.

Prince William prepared the Earthshot Prize with the help of the Nobel Prize and committees such as the 'X Prize,' which awards innovative science and technology.

Prince William said, "This plan is to gather ideas to find the best solutions in response to the environmental challenges facing the world," adding, "We must utilize originality and creativity." He stated, "I thought this was my duty and responsibility," and "The Earth has now reached a tipping point. The next 10 years are critical."

According to this plan, it is expected that 50 solutions related to the environment will be derived over the next 10 years.

Prince William revealed that he prepared the Earthshot Prize over 18 months.

The name Earthshot is known to be inspired by U.S. President John F. Kennedy's moon exploration project called the 'Moonshot.'

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