The Earthshot Innovation Summit took place at the Plaza Hotel in New York City and announced the finalists for the 2023 Earthshot Prize. The summit, hosted by Earthshot and Bloomberg, brought together key figures such as Chef José Andrés, First Lady Jacinda Ardern, and Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The focus of the summit was on breakthrough solutions and scaling efforts to repair the planet by 2030.
During the summit, the 15 finalists for the 2023 Earthshot Prize were announced. Each finalist will have the chance to win one of five £1 million prizes at the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Singapore on November 7th. The conversation also touched on the importance of finding innovative solutions and maximizing their impact in the fight against climate change.
Speakers at the summit included HRH Prince Vaitea Cowan William, Michael R. Bloomberg, Bill Gates, and Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan. They emphasized the urgency of the climate crisis and the need to scale up technologies and solutions to reduce carbon emissions.
The summit also featured breakout sessions on Catalytic Innovation, led by figures such as chef José Andrés and previous Earthshot Prize finalists. The discussions focused on the role of innovation in driving positive change and finding local solutions to global challenges.
Looking ahead, Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan expressed his excitement about hosting the Earthshot Awards Ceremony in November 2023. He highlighted Singapore’s unique role in promoting sustainability and emphasized the importance of collective effort across sectors.
Overall, the Earthshot Innovation Summit brought together influential figures from various sectors to address environmental challenges and highlight the importance of innovative solutions in the fight against climate change. It served as a platform for collaboration and inspiration in tackling the world’s most pressing environmental issues.