Kayleen Morgan6 November 2024 | 8:01

IN PICS: Climate activists gather in Cape Town for Earthshot Prize

The gathering is the brainchild of Britain’s Prince William and nature historian David Attenborough.

IN PICS: Climate activists gather in Cape Town for Earthshot Prize

Prince William, the Prince of Wales, joins a panel at the Earthshot plenary in Cape Town on 5 November 2024. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

CAPE TOWN - The Earthshot Prize ceremony is set to take place on Wednesday.

The gathering is the brainchild of Britain’s Prince William and nature historian David Attenborough.

It's the first time the green event is being held in Africa.

Fifteen finalists are competing for £1 million (R22,8 million) for their innovative environmental solutions.

Earthshot plenary host Nomzamo Mbatha. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

Earthshot plenary host Nomzamo Mbatha. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

Uyunkar Domingo Peas Nampichkai, President of Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance which is a 2024 Earthshot finalist. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

Uyunkar Domingo Peas Nampichkai, President of Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance which is a 2024 Earthshot finalist. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

Prince William, Prince of Wales joins a panel at the Earthshot plenary on 05 November. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

Prince William, Prince of Wales joins a panel at the Earthshot plenary on 05 November. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

Wanjira Mathai, Earthshot Prize Council Member gives the keynote address on World Changing African Innovation. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/ Eyewitness News

Wanjira Mathai, Earthshot Prize Council Member gives the keynote address on World Changing African Innovation. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/ Eyewitness News

Robert Irwin, Earthshot Prize Global ambassador. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

Robert Irwin, Earthshot Prize Global ambassador. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

Jackie May (founder of Twyg) and Omoyemi Akerele (Founder of Lagos, Fashion Week) in conversation at Earthshot plus. Picture:Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

Jackie May (founder of Twyg) and Omoyemi Akerele (Founder of Lagos, Fashion Week) in conversation at Earthshot plus. Picture:Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

Tasha Theresa speaks on 'ambassadors for change' at the Earthshot Plus plenary. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/ Eyewitness News

Tasha Theresa speaks on 'ambassadors for change' at the Earthshot Plus plenary. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/ Eyewitness News

Desmond Aluganao speaks on the next generation of environmental innovators. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

Desmond Aluganao speaks on the next generation of environmental innovators. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, Danny Lammy addresses the Earthshot plenary. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, Danny Lammy addresses the Earthshot plenary. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News