Following a record-breaking year for nominations and a history-making ceremony in Africa, The Earthshot Prize (TEP) is now accepting entries for its 2025 competition.
MultiChoice returns as the official Africa nominator, proud to support African innovators tackling critical environmental challenges.
Seeking Groundbreaking Solutions Across Five Earthshots
TEP seeks impactful solutions in five key areas:
- Protect and Restore Nature
- Clean Our Air
- Revive Our Oceans
- Build a Waste-Free World
- Fix Our Climate
Record-Breaking Year Fuels Optimism
The 2024 cycle saw a significant rise in nominations, with over 2,000 entries from 139 countries. This highlights the growing global commitment to environmental innovation.
African Innovations Take Center Stage at Awards Ceremony
The 2024 awards ceremony, held in Cape Town and broadcast by MultiChoice, Africa’s official TEP broadcaster, celebrated African-led initiatives:
- Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO), Ghana: The organization won the Clean Our Air Earthshot for its innovative “Zero Waste Model” for tackling air pollution.
- Keep IT Cool, Kenya: Winner of the Build a Waste-Free World Earthshot for revolutionizing food preservation with sustainable refrigeration systems for small-scale farmers and fishers.
Call to Action: Submit Your Ideas for a Sustainable Future
TEP invites individuals, communities, businesses, and organizations across Africa and beyond to submit their groundbreaking ideas and technologies that can accelerate the shift towards a sustainable future. Solutions should be:
- Impactful: Demonstrate measurable environmental benefits.
- Inspiring: Motivate others to take action and join the global movement for change.
- Inclusive: Benefit communities and promote equitable access to resources.
TEP: A Beacon of Hope in Challenging Times
TEP serves as a beacon of hope in the face of the climate crisis. They search for the next generation of environmental pioneers developing innovative solutions to repair the planet. Anyone with a bold idea is encouraged to apply.
Key Dates and Information:
- Deadline for Entries: December 4, 2024
- Website: https://www.multichoice.com/nominations-25.php
- Media Contact: Moipone Tsotetsi – Moipone.Tsotetsi@multichoice.co.za
- Entry Queries: Info@multichoiceafrica.com
About The Earthshot Prize
Founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in 2020, The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize designed to discover, accelerate, and scale groundbreaking solutions to repair and regenerate the planet. Inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s Moonshot, the Prize aims to catalyze solutions that put the world on track for a stable climate where communities, oceans, and biodiversity thrive in harmony by 2030.
