Prince William and Gisele Bündchen have a special date coming up. The pair of globally notorious figures share a fondness for the Earth and for supporting philanthropic efforts. The two will be featured at this year's Earthshot Prize, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this November 5th.
The Earthshot Prize is a program founded by Prince William, celebrating new ideas that hope to solve some of the challenges that the planet is facing. Launched in 2020, the awards were developed to “ignite a decade of urgent action, innovation and global collaboration to repair and regenerate our planet,” said the company in a statement.
Bündchen will be joining other notorious royals and celebrities at the award show's judging panel, including Queen Rania, Cate Blanchett, chef Jose Andres, and David Attenborough.
"I’m honored to join The Earthshot Prize Council. Protecting nature has always been close to my heart, and I’ve seen the power of the global communities coming together and supporting innovation to create real change," said Bündchen in a statement.
"Every action matters big or small and together we can nurture change to protect the planet we call home. The Earthshot Prize shines a light on solutions that inspire hope and transformation, and I’m proud to represent Brazil in sharing these stories with the world."
More details about Bündchen's activism
Bündchen is one of the world's most famous advocates for the wellness of the planet. Through her career, she's supported the environment in different ways, including the development of the Clean Water Project in the region of Southern Brazil, where she was born. She's also been involved with various wildlife protection initiatives and has collaborated with the UN on different projects. Bündchen is also the founder of the Luz Foundation, an organization supporting women and children and organizations with a focus on the environment, education, and health.
In the case of Prince William, in recent years, he's shared his thoughts regarding the Earth, including his belief that prioritizing the Earth should come before space exploration.
"We need some of the world's greatest brains and minds fixed on trying to repair this planet, not trying to find the next place to go and live," he said in an interview with BBC Newscast. "I think that ultimately is what sold it for me - that really is quite crucial to be focusing on this [planet] rather than giving up and heading out into space to try and think of solutions for the future."