The winners of The Earthshot Prize 2024 were unveiled at a prestigious ceremony celebrating finalists in South Africa.
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00:00I believe our world can be rich in possibility, in hope, and in optimism.
00:29Since we began, we've received over 5,000 nominations.
00:39Each of those solutions tell a story of hope and possibility.
00:44In 2024 alone, nearly 400 were conceived here in Africa.
00:50Each of those solutions should be seen as a reminder that Africa is a hub of creativity and innovation
00:57that will solve our planet's toughest environmental challenges.
01:00$1,000 Conservatation
01:05Nominations not only make me hope, but strengthen my belief for the future of our planet.
01:15And a lot of people say that was a crazy idea.
01:27Thank you, everyone.
01:42I'd like to thank the world for the opportunity to talk with us in this process.
01:52And I want to acknowledge our fellow Earthshot fellows who worked so hard and so tirelessly.
02:03Winning the Earthshot is an incredible honor and a pivotal moment for ATS.
02:07Tonight, we're not just celebrating this achievement.
02:17It's a team effort for everyone.
02:19How are you feeling tonight?
02:20I'm feeling good.
02:21I can't quite believe we're here for the fourth year in Africa.
02:24But I'm really pleased because I've been looking forward to an Earthshot for a long time.
02:27Because that's why we're here.
02:29To champion the dreamers, the thinkers, and the innovators from every walk of life
02:35who share an ambition to build a better, more sustainable world.
02:40We'll do everything we can to support them and help speed their solutions to scale.
02:45Because when they succeed, we all succeed.
02:48When they thrive, we all thrive.
02:51And when they win, we all win.