Prince William - He meets with Bill Gates in London for this purpose
Prince William (42) met Bill Gates (68) during the "London Climate Action Week", an event for climate protection. According to media reports, the Prince of Wales was a speaker at the "Breakthrough Energy Summit", an event where leading figures from politics, science, and business come together to develop innovative solutions for climate protection.
Prince William is involved in this fight against climate change with his Earthshot Prize. The British heir was seen in London meeting Microsoft co-founder Gates to view an exhibition showcasing innovations from around the world on the theme of environmental protection.
"For me, it's all about celebrating"
In a speech at the event in London, William reportedly said: "I would like to thank Bill Gates and Breakthrough Energy for bringing together this brilliant group of investors, philanthropists, and environmental innovators, and for inviting me to join you today. For me, it's all about celebrating this week."
The British heir continued: "We celebrate the incredible minds that are working day and night to find solutions for the climate crisis, we celebrate the people and organizations that support them, and we celebrate the progress we have already made." He also spoke of his hope that we "take the right steps to repair our planet".
The Earthshot Prize will be awarded in Cape Town
The Earthshot Prize, which was launched by William in 2020, aims to support possible solutions for environmental issues. Five projects are awarded annually at a ceremony, each receiving a prize money of one million pounds. This year's award ceremony will take place in November in Cape Town, South Africa.
Prince William had a meeting with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in London, discussing climate change and viewing innovations for environmental protection. During the London Climate Action Week, Prince William expressed his gratitude to Bill Gates and Breakthrough Energy for bringing together innovators and philanthropists, highlighting his celebration of their efforts in tackling climate change.
