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Former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern shares a powerful message on leadership, hope, and optimism at The Earthshot Prize Impact Assembly in Rio.
Speaking as a Trustee of The Earthshot Prize, Jacinda reflects on why leadership isn’t about having all the answers, but about creating space for progress, collaboration, and belief in a better future.
As she welcomes The Earthshot Prize Finalists to the stage, her words highlight the impact of purpose-driven leadership and the power of global innovation to drive real change.
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The Earthshot Prize, founded by HRH Prince William in 2020, is the world’s most prestigious and impactful environmental award. Our mission is simple: Urgency + Optimism = Action. Each year, we identify, celebrate and back groundbreaking climate leaders across five Earthshots: Clean Our Air, Fix Our Climate, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Protect and Restore Nature – awarding £1M to five Winners and connecting all 15 Finalists to a global network of funders, businesses, and communities.
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Learn more about The Earthshot Prize here: earthshotprize.org
The Earthshot Prize on TikTok: tiktok.com/@earthshotprize
The Earthshot Prize on Instagram: twitter.com/TheEarthshotPrize
The Earthshot Prizes on Twitter: facebook.com/TheEarthshotPrize
The Earthshot Prizes on Facebook: instagram.com/TheEarthshotPrize
#EarthshotPrize
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern shares a powerful message on leadership, hope, and optimism at The Earthshot Prize Impact Assembly in Rio.
Speaking as a Trustee of The Earthshot Prize, Jacinda reflects on why leadership isn’t about having all the answers, but about creating space for progress, collaboration, and belief in a better future.
As she welcomes The Earthshot Prize Finalists to the stage, her words highlight the impact of purpose-driven leadership and the power of global innovation to drive real change.
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The Earthshot Prize, founded by HRH Prince William in 2020, is the world’s most prestigious and impactful environmental award. Our mission is simple: Urgency + Optimism = Action. Each year, we identify, celebrate and back groundbreaking climate leaders across five Earthshots: Clean Our Air, Fix Our Climate, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Protect and Restore Nature – awarding £1M to five Winners and connecting all 15 Finalists to a global network of funders, businesses, and communities.
Subscribe to our channel to see how together, we can repair our planet.
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Learn more about The Earthshot Prize here: earthshotprize.org
The Earthshot Prize on TikTok: tiktok.com/@earthshotprize
The Earthshot Prize on Instagram: twitter.com/TheEarthshotPrize
The Earthshot Prizes on Twitter: facebook.com/TheEarthshotPrize
The Earthshot Prizes on Facebook: instagram.com/TheEarthshotPrize
#EarthshotPrize
