Prince William has met with young leaders who are fighting to save the planet during the first engagement of his four-day visit to South Africa.

The royal attended the inaugural Earthshot Prize Climate Leaders Youth Programme.


William engaged with 120 young environmentalists from Africa and Southeast Asia, discussing their sustainability projects and experiences.

This programme aims to develop vital leadership skills and networking opportunities for future climate leaders.

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Prince William has met with young leaders who are fighting to save the planet during the first engagement of his four-day visit to Cape Town.

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Participants, aged 18-35, were selected from a pool of 1800 applications from 50 African countries, with an additional 20 youth joining from Asia.

William joined three conversations with groups of young people on the rooftop, learning about their sustainability projects and experiences.

The programme brings together an international community of young visionaries committed to forging a sustainable future.

Prince William is exploring how he and the Earthshot Prize can support these youth leaders in their mission to save the planet.

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Prince William is exploring how he and the Earthshot Prize can support these youth leaders in their mission to save the planet.

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