The Earthshot Prize, launched by Prince William in 2020, searches for extraordinary solutions to the world’s greatest environmental challenges.
New York City – Prince William and The Earthshot Prize announced the Coastal 500, a global network of mayors and local leaders committed to healthy, prosperous, and thriving coastal communities, as one of the 15 Finalists for the 2023 Prize.
The Coastal 500, along with the 14 other Earthshot Finalists, were chosen from more than 1,100 nominees. Each of the Finalists will be in the running to receive one of five £1 million prizes awarded at the third-annual Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Singapore later this year. Learn more about the Earthshot Prize here.
Since its inception, the Coastal 500 network has been a global leader in influencing stakeholders within the fisheries sector to ensure positive shifts in public opinion, political will, and government policies impacting coastal ocean waters and coastal communities. It has also served as a valuable platform for peer-to-peer learning, technical and network support, and advocacy development for coastal leaders from all over the world.
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